US Census Dataset
The US Census Dataset provides a comprehensive demographic database on the population of the United States. It covers a wide range of variables such as age, gender, employment, employment, income, household structure and housing conditions. This dataset is a reference for large-scale socio-economic analysis.
Several million records, CSV, Excel formats
Open access under a public license (public domain — US government data)
Description
Based on decennial censuses and annual surveys (American Community Survey, Current Population Survey...), this dataset allows you to explore:
- Demographic characteristics (age, gender, origin, etc.)
- Education levels, occupations and employment statuses
- Individual and household incomes
- Data on housing, internet access, mobility
- Geolocation at various levels: state, county, zip code
It is available via direct download (CSV, XLS) or via API for automated integration.
What is this dataset for?
The US Census Dataset is used to:
- Demographic and socio-economic analysis for research or impact study purposes
- Urban planning and the allocation of public resources
- Population segmentation for predictive models (marketing, health, education...)
- Training models for spatial analysis or statistical forecasting
- Academic research and data journalism projects
Can it be enriched or improved?
Yes, in particular by:
- Cross-referencing economic, environmental or public health data
- Temporal aggregation to observe developments over several decades
- Data normalization for multivariate analysis
- Integration into data science pipelines and interactive visualization (dashboards, choropleth maps...)
🔗 Source: US Census Dataset
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this data be used for commercial projects?
Yes, this data is in the public domain. They can be used freely, including for commercial purposes, without restrictions.
Is the data up to date?
Yes, the datasets are updated regularly through the American Community Survey (annual) and other programs. Major censuses take place every 10 years.
Is there an API to access data?
Yes, the U.S. Census Bureau offers a free API to automate access to its various databases.
