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Using the Left Navigation Buttons

On the left side of FactFinder are a series of buttons and menus used for navigation. Users looking for quick facts on a variety of topics should start with the Fact Sheet. A topic-based view of data in American FactFinder is available using the topics listed under the People, Housing, and Business and Government links. Tasks like using data sets usually require a higher level of skill and are often good for those who are already familiar with American FactFinder. Following are brief explanations about each of the left navigation buttons:

Population Finder - Use the Population Finder to get population numbers for your geography. Links to selected tables and maps are also provided to help you see how the selected geography compares with others.

Fact Sheet - The Fact Sheet provides geography-specific highlights from either the Census 2000 Demographic Profiles or the most recent American Community Survey, and is a quick way to see popular facts about your community. You can view Fact Sheets for the following geography types: U.S., states, counties, cities and towns, ZIP codes, and census tracts. Census 2000 Fact Sheets are also available for specific race, ethnic, and ancestry groups.

People - The People links provide access to tables and maps about demographic topics such as aging, income, employment, education, and race and ethnicity.

Housing -The Housing links provide access to tables and maps about housing topics such as structural characteristics, occupancy, and housing costs.

Business and Government - The Business and Government links provide access to Fact Sheets from the 2002 Economic Census, as well as links to tables and maps about business and industry, foreign trade, and government.

About the Data - The About the Data links provide overviews of the censuses and surveys conducted by the Census Bureau, descriptions of the various result formats offered in FactFinder, and a brief explanation of census geography.

Data Sets -The Data Sets menu provides access to all data available in American FactFinder, organized by program and/or survey.

Download Center - The Download Center is designed for experienced users who need access to larger amounts of data than are available through other parts of American FactFinder.

Maps - The Maps links provide descriptions of the FactFinder mapping functions, as well as quick access to frequently requested Thematic Maps and Reference Maps.

Tools and References - The Reference Shelf provides links to reference materials about Census Bureau data and programs. American FactFinder's Tools page will link you to pages with programs and functions that allow you to access and manipulate data.