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Using this Guide & Finding Census Data

This video (13:21) introduces the basics of this guide as well as using Census QuickFacts and data.census.gov.

QuickFacts
Searching by ZIP code will result in city-level data, so keep in mind that statistics shown may include more or less geographic area than the ZIP code you entered. Use data.census.gov to see results only for smaller areas, such as Census tract.
Data.Census.gov
Main place for searching Census data (replaces American FactFinder as of July 2019)
Data.gov
Search for specific data sets or browse by topic (education, health, public safety, etc.)
Kids Count Data Center
Browse by topic or by county.
Economic Census
U.S. data about businesses & industries. Conducted every five years. Included in some other search tools.
Census Tract lookup
Search by address to find out Census tract (narrower than ZIP code or city, similiar to neighborhood).
ZIP code map
Unfortunately the U.S. Postal Service doesn't have a ZIP code map (only a lookup by city or address). To see ZIP code boundaries, zoom in on this map or search for a known address.
Census Glossary

Cedar Valley Nonprofit Association
Cedar Valley charitable, civic, & community organizations
Grow Cedar Valley (formerly Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber)
211 Iowa
211 is a free, comprehensive information and referral system linking Iowa and Nebraska residents to health and human service programs, community services, disaster services and governmental programs.
GuideStar
National database of nonprofits. Free login may be required.
Charity Navigator
Ranking and financial information for nonprofits. Free login may be required.