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Using American FactFinder
December 4, 2008
U.S. Census BureauU.S Department of Commerce
Washington, DC 20233
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Summary File 1( basic 7 race categories)
Includes Summary File 2 (with over 60 detailed races)
Summary File 3 – sample data on such subjects as listed to
the leftIncludes Summary 4 –more detailed race and
ancestry categories
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Maps are referred to as“themes” – Geography can
be revised on theresults page from original
selection.Change the look of the map using links for features and
Boundaries.
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Select the type of geography – enter the
location and “Go”
Results in amap reflecting the
tracts for thezip code entered.
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Economic data is available for various economic sectors - Filtering can be done by industry or NAICS code
(as shown above) or geographic levels from U.S. down to economic place
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Data can be obtained for kind of business including the gender, race and ethnicity.
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Contact Information
Customer Services Center(301) 763-4636(800) 923-8282 Askcensus.gov
Customer Services Center Hours:Mon-Thu 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Fri- 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM