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The Census Bureau Data API provides developers with access to a wide range of statistical data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, facilitating integration into applications and data visualizations.

We set up the connection using your own Census Bureau account, with keys you control, and keep it running. Your agent picks it up and starts doing the work.

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Actions

What your agent can do in Census Bureau

Each one is a real action the agent can take on its own, the same things a person clicking around Census Bureau could do. Read-only by default; write actions are confirmed against your policy.

  • Geocode Address Tool to geocode a single address to get latitude/longitude coordinates. Use when you need to convert a street address into geographic coordinates.
  • Geocode Address for Census Geographies Geocode an address and return Census geography identifiers including state, county, tract, block group, and block FIPS codes. This tool converts a physical address into geographic coordinates and returns detailed Census…
  • Geocode Address Parts Tool to geocode an address using separate components (street, city, state, ZIP) to get latitude/longitude coordinates. Use when you have address data in separate fields rather than a single line.
  • Geocode Address with Geography Tool to geocode an address and return both coordinates and Census geography information. Use when you need geographic coordinates plus Census geographic identifiers like state FIPS, county FIPS, census tract, and block…
  • Geocode Coordinates Reverse geocode latitude/longitude coordinates to Census geographic areas. Takes decimal degree coordinates and returns associated Census geographies including states, counties, tracts, blocks, congressional districts,…
  • Geocode Puerto Rico Address with Geography Tool to geocode a Puerto Rico address and return coordinates plus Census geography data. Use for Puerto Rico addresses when you need geographic coordinates and Census identifiers like state, county, tract, and block cod…
  • Batch Geocode Addresses with Geographies Batch geocode multiple addresses from a CSV file and return Census geography codes. Tool to geocode up to 10,000 addresses at once from a CSV file. Use when you need to convert addresses to geographic coordinates (latit…
  • Geocode Puerto Rico Address Tool to geocode a Puerto Rico address with urbanization to latitude/longitude coordinates. Use when geocoding addresses in Puerto Rico that include urbanization or municipio components.
  • Get acs 1 year estimates Tool to retrieve 1-year American Community Survey (ACS) estimates for a specified geography. Use when you need the most recent annual ACS data for a given area.
  • Get acs 5 year estimates Retrieve 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS 5-year estimates provide reliable data for all geographic areas by combining 5 years of survey data. Use this tool to get po…
  • Get Community Resilience Estimates Retrieve U.S. Census Bureau Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) data. The CRE measures social vulnerability to disasters by estimating the number of individuals with risk factors (e.g., income, disability, housing) tha…
  • Get County Business Patterns Tool to retrieve County Business Patterns (CBP) data for a specified year. Use when you need county-level business establishment and employment statistics filtered by industry and geography.
  • Get Dataset Examples HTML Tool to retrieve example queries for a Census dataset in HTML format. Use when you need to see example API queries for different geographic levels and hierarchies within a specific dataset. The response contains an HTML…
  • Get Dataset Examples JSON Tool to retrieve example API query patterns for a specific Census dataset and vintage. Use when you need to understand available geography levels, example variable names, and how to structure queries for a dataset.
  • Get Dataset Examples (XML) Tool to retrieve example queries for a Census Bureau dataset in XML format. Use when you need to understand how to query a specific dataset or see sample API calls.
  • Get Dataset Geography HTML Tool to retrieve available geographies for a Census dataset in HTML format. Use when you need to see which geographic levels (state, county, tract, etc.) and hierarchies are available for a specific Census dataset and y…
  • Get Dataset Geography JSON Tool to get the list of supported geography levels for a specific Census dataset with their hierarchy and required predicates. Use when you need to discover which geographic areas are available for querying a dataset an…
  • Get Dataset Geography XML Tool to retrieve available geographies for a Census Bureau dataset in XML format. Use when you need to discover which geographic levels (state, county, tract, etc.) are supported for a specific dataset vintage.
  • Get Dataset Groups Tool to retrieve the list of table groups for a Census dataset and vintage. Use when you need to discover available data tables or before querying all variables in a table using group() syntax.
  • Get Dataset Sorts Tool to list available sort options for a specific Census dataset and vintage. Use when you need to determine which fields can be used to sort query results.
  • Get Dataset Tags Tool to list available tags/keywords for a specific Census dataset and vintage. Use when you need to discover topic categories, demographic dimensions, or searchable keywords available in a dataset.
  • Get Dataset Variables JSON Tool to retrieve the complete list of available variables for a specific Census dataset. Use when you need to discover what variables are available in a dataset, their names, labels, data types, and valid values.
  • Get Decennial Census Data Retrieve Decennial Census data (population, demographics, housing) from the U.S. Census Bureau API. Use this tool to get census statistics for states, counties, tracts, and other geographic units. The Decennial Census i…
  • Get Planning Database Data Get Planning Database (PDB) data containing Census tract and block group level data useful for planning. Use this tool to retrieve demographic and operational data from the Planning Database including population estimat…
  • Get Population Estimates Retrieves Population Estimates Program (PEP) data from the US Census Bureau API. Use this tool when you need: - Total population estimates for states, counties, or the nation - Components of population change (births, d…
  • Get TIGERweb ACS Generalized Boundaries Tool to access generalized ACS (American Community Survey) boundary services from TIGERweb for specific survey years (2012-2024). Use when you need to retrieve geographic boundary information and metadata for various Ce…
  • Get TIGERweb Map Service Metadata Tool to retrieve TIGERweb MapServer service metadata including available layers, capabilities, and spatial reference information. Use when you need to discover available geographic layers before querying specific data.
  • Get Timeseries Examples HTML Tool to retrieve HTML-formatted example queries for a Census Bureau timeseries dataset. Use when you need to discover valid API query patterns and parameters for a specific timeseries dataset.
  • Get Timeseries Examples JSON Tool to get example queries for a timeseries dataset in JSON format. Use when you need to discover example query patterns and available parameters for a specific Census Bureau timeseries dataset.
  • Get Timeseries Examples XML Tool to retrieve example queries for a Census Bureau timeseries dataset in XML format. Use when you need to understand available variables, predicates, and geography options for a specific timeseries dataset.
  • Get Timeseries Geography HTML Tool to retrieve available FIPS geographies for a timeseries dataset in HTML format. Use when you need to understand which geography levels, hierarchies, and FIPS codes are available for querying a specific timeseries d…
  • Get Timeseries Geography JSON Tool to get available geographies for a timeseries dataset in JSON format. Returns FIPS geography levels, display codes, and reference dates for the specified dataset. Use this when you need to determine which geography…
  • Get Timeseries Geography XML Tool to retrieve available geographies for a Census Bureau timeseries dataset in XML format. Use when you need to discover which geographic levels are supported for a specific timeseries dataset and understand the hiera…
  • Get Timeseries Variables HTML Tool to retrieve a list of available variables for a Census timeseries dataset in HTML format. Use when you need to discover what data fields are available for a specific timeseries dataset.
  • Get Timeseries Variables JSON Tool to get a list of variables available for a timeseries dataset in JSON format. Use when you need to discover which variables are available for querying in a specific Census Bureau timeseries dataset.
  • Get Timeseries Variables XML Tool to get a list of variables available for a timeseries dataset in XML format. Use when you need the variable definitions, data types, and valid values for a specific timeseries dataset.
  • Get Variable Details Tool to retrieve metadata for a specific variable in a Census dataset for a given year. Use when you need the label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints.
  • List Available Datasets Lists all available Census Bureau datasets with their metadata, vintages, and API endpoints. Use this as the discovery tool to find available datasets before querying specific data.
  • List Datasets HTML Tool to retrieve a complete HTML listing of all available (non-timeseries) Census Bureau datasets. Use when you need to discover available datasets with links to their Geographies, Variables, Examples, and API base URLs.
  • List Datasets XML Tool to retrieve a list of all available Census Bureau datasets in XML format. Use when you need to discover available datasets, their paths, descriptions, and time periods. The XML contains comprehensive metadata about…
  • List Geocoder Benchmarks List all available benchmark versions for the Census Bureau geocoding service. Use this to discover valid benchmark options before geocoding addresses.
  • List Geocoder Vintages Tool to list available geography vintages for a given Census geocoder benchmark. Use when you need to see what geography versions are available for geocoding operations.
  • List TIGERweb Services Tool to discover all available TIGERweb map services for Census geographic boundaries. Use when you need to find which TIGERweb services are available (Current, ACS years, Census years) before accessing specific service…
  • List Timeseries Datasets (HTML) Tool to retrieve a list of all available timeseries datasets from the US Census Bureau API in HTML format. Use when you need to discover available timeseries datasets and their endpoints.
  • List Timeseries Datasets (JSON) Tool to list all available timeseries datasets from the US Census Bureau API. Use when you need to discover what timeseries data is available. This endpoint returns a DCAT Catalog containing metadata for all timeseries…
  • List Timeseries Datasets (XML) Tool to retrieve a list of all available Census Bureau timeseries datasets in XML format. Use when you need to discover available timeseries datasets, their endpoints, or metadata. This is a discovery endpoint that retu…
  • Query ACS Supplemental Estimates Query ACS Supplemental Estimates data by variables and geography. Use when you need supplemental ACS estimates for specific geographic areas and variables.
  • Query ACS Comparison Profiles Query ACS Comparison Profiles data by variables and geography. Use when you need to compare demographic, social, economic, or housing characteristics across different time periods within the same dataset. Available for…
  • Query ACS Migration Flows Tool to query American Community Survey (ACS) Migration Flows data by variables and geography. Use when you need migration flow statistics between geographic areas (inbound/outbound migration patterns).
  • Query ACS Data Profile Tool to query ACS Data Profiles by variables and geography. Use when you need demographic, social, economic, or housing profile data from the American Community Survey for specific geographic areas.
  • Query ACS Selected Population Profiles Tool to query ACS Selected Population Profiles (SPP) data by variables and geography for specific population groups. Use when you need demographic data filtered by race, ethnicity, ancestry, or other population subgroup…
  • Query ACS Subject Tables Tool to query ACS Subject Tables data by variables and geography. Use when you need subject table data (S-tables like S0101 for Age and Sex, S1701 for Poverty Status) from the American Community Survey. Available for bo…
  • Query Annual Business Survey Tool to query Annual Business Survey Company Summary (abscs) data with demographic filters. Use when you need business ownership demographics, employment, payroll, or industry statistics filtered by sex, race, ethnicity…
  • Query Commodity Flow Survey Query Commodity Flow Survey data on freight shipments by origin, destination, mode, and commodity. Use when you need freight transportation statistics including shipment values, tonnage, and ton-miles for analyzing good…
  • Query CPS Survey Data Tool to query Current Population Survey (CPS) microdata including basic monthly employment data and supplemental surveys. Use when you need individual-level labor force, employment, earnings, or demographic data from th…
  • Query Decennial DHC Tool to query Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC) data by variables and geography. Use when you need detailed 2020 Census demographic and housing data for states, counties, or other geographic…
  • Query Decennial Census Demographic Profile Tool to query Decennial Census Demographic Profile data by variables and geography. Use when you need comprehensive demographic and housing profile data from the 2020 Decennial Census for specific geographic areas.
  • Query Decennial Census P.L. Redistricting Data Tool to query Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data. Use when you need official population counts used for congressional and state legislative redistricting for census years 2000, 2010, or 2020.
  • Query Economic Census Data Tool to query Economic Census data including establishments, employment, payroll, and receipts by geography and industry (NAICS). Use when you need comprehensive business statistics from the 5-year Economic Census surve…
  • Query International Trade Timeseries Tool to query International Trade timeseries data from Census Bureau API. Provides monthly and annual import/export statistics by commodity, country, and port. Use when you need US trade statistics organized by various…
  • Query Nonemployer Statistics Tool to query Nonemployer Statistics data covering businesses with no paid employees. Use when you need statistics on self-employed individuals, sole proprietorships, and businesses without payroll filtered by industry…
  • Query PEP CharAgeGroups Query population estimates by age groups, sex, race, and Hispanic origin from the Census Bureau PEP CharAgeGroups dataset. Use this tool when you need population estimates broken down by demographic characteristics such…
  • Query PEP Components Query components of population change from the Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP). This tool retrieves data on births, deaths, natural increase, and migration components (domestic, international, and net m…
  • Query PEP Housing Estimates Query housing unit estimates from the US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP). Use this tool to retrieve housing unit estimates for different geographic levels (national, state, county) for years 2013-2019.…
  • Query Population Projections Query population projections from the Census Bureau API. Use this tool to retrieve projected population data for specific years (vintages 2012-2017) at various demographic breakdowns including age, sex, race, and Hispan…
  • Query Surname Data Query surname frequency data from the U.S. Census Bureau Decennial Census (2000 or 2010). Use this tool to retrieve surname statistics including frequency counts, national rankings, and race/ethnicity distributions. Dat…
  • Query TIGERweb Layer Tool to query TIGERweb GeoServices for Census geographic boundaries and features. Use when you need to retrieve geographic shapes, FIPS codes, or spatial data for states, counties, tracts, blocks, or other Census geogra…
  • Query Business Dynamics Statistics Query Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) time series data from the Census Bureau. Use when you need data on business formation, job creation, establishment dynamics, and employment statistics by industry and geography o…
  • Query Timeseries Data Query Census timeseries datasets containing longitudinal data for multiple time periods. Use this tool to retrieve economic indicators (EITS), international trade data, Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI), poverty stat…
  • Query Economic Indicators Time Series Tool to query Economic Indicators Time Series (EITS) data from the US Census Bureau. Use when you need retail sales, manufacturing, housing, trade, or other economic indicator time series data. The API returns tabular d…
  • Query Residential Construction Stats Tool to query Residential Construction statistics from Census Bureau Economic Indicators Time Series (EITS). Use when you need housing starts, permits, completions, or under-construction data. Returns time series data i…
  • Query Residential Sales Data Query Residential Sales statistics from Census Bureau's Economic Indicator Time Series (EITS). Use this tool to retrieve residential real estate sales data including prices, volumes, and inventory metrics over time. The…
  • Query Health Insurance Estimates Query Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) from the Census Bureau timeseries API. Use this tool to retrieve annual health insurance coverage estimates for U.S. counties and states. SAHIE provides model-based es…
  • Query Household Pulse Survey Timeseries Tool to query Household Pulse Survey (HPS) timeseries data measuring household experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use when you need household-level statistics on topics like employment, housing, education, health…
  • Query International Database Query International Database (IDB) demographic data for 227 countries and areas worldwide. Use this tool to retrieve demographic indicators including population, fertility rates, mortality rates, life expectancy, and ot…
  • Query Timeseries International Trade Exports by HS Tool to query international trade exports by Harmonized System code from Census Bureau time series API. Use when you need export statistics filtered by time period, country, commodity, or customs district.
  • Query Timeseries International Trade Imports by End Use Query international trade imports by end-use category from Census Bureau timeseries data. Use when you need monthly US import statistics categorized by product end-use (e.g., foods, industrial supplies, capital goods, a…
  • Query Timeseries Poverty Query poverty statistics from the Census Bureau's timeseries poverty datasets. Use this tool to retrieve Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) and historical poverty data for states, counties, and school distr…
  • Query QWI Timeseries Data Query Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) timeseries data on employment, earnings, and job flows. Use when you need detailed labor market statistics segmented by worker demographics (age, sex, education, race/ethnicity…
  • Query Timeseries QWI State/Area Query Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) State/Area characteristics from the Census Bureau's time series API. Use when you need employment, payroll, job creation/destruction, or workforce turnover statistics by state…
  • Query ZIP Business Patterns Tool to query ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) data including establishments and employment by ZIP code and industry. Use when you need business statistics at the ZIP code level, filtered by NAICS industry codes.
Setup

How we connect it

  1. 1

    Connect your account

    You create a key in Census Bureau, a key you create and control, and paste it in once. It lives in a secrets store on your server, not with us.

  2. 2

    Set the guardrails

    Read-only by default. You choose which write actions the agent may take, and anything outside that policy gets confirmed with you first.

  3. 3

    We keep it running

    Health checks on every connection, updates handled for you, and we watch the first week of activity to make sure the work lands.

FAQ

Census Bureau questions, answered.

With a key you create and control. You paste it in once, it is stored in a secrets store on your server, permissions are scoped to the minimum the agent needs, and you can revoke it at any time.
The actions Census Bureau's API allows, the same things a person clicking around the app could do. Connections start read-only by default; write actions are confirmed against the policy you set before the agent takes them.
Connections are priced per tool on top of the base plan. Some are included, some are premium. See pricing for how connection charges work.
Standard tools are ready inside 7 business days of the setup call. We test the connection end to end, walk you through how the agent uses it, and watch the first week of activity.

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