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Resources for Data Users

This page provides easy access to information provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

data.census.gov	Data.Census.Gov is the official data dissemination tool for economic and demographic data from the Census Bureau, which replaced American Fact Finder in 2020. For more information about how the platform works, visit this website.
Maine Statistical Profiles	QuickFacts include a general overview of the population, economy, and geography for a particular area. QuickFacts are produced for the country, states, counties, and selected cities.
Population Statistics - Which source should I use?	There are several sources available when it comes to accessing population data. Sometimes, it may be confusing to decide which source to use. We have created this guide (below) to help you make these decisions. Population Data - Which Source Do I Use?
American Community Survey Resources	What is the American Community Survey (ACS)? A brief summary highlighting its features and importance (PDF) Excel statistical comparison tool (XLSX)
Census Business Builder Widget	The Census Business Builder (CBB) provides selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau. If you are looking for data to help you start, grow and understand your business, this service will provide you with a simple summary.
My Congressional District	My Congressional District gives you quick and easy access to selected statistics collected by the U.S. Census Bureau through the American Community Survey (ACS) and County Business Patterns (CBP).
Census Glossary and Technical Help	Click here for help understanding census terminology and questions about data sources or technical detail consult the Census Glossary and click here for Subjects A to Z.