U.S. Census Data This is a set of tools used to retrieve decennial census data. It also provides results from several surveys with local-level information: American Community Survey, Population Estimates, economic Census, and Country Business Patterns. The American Community Survey is an annual survey of 3 million households. It gathers a variety of demographics, including age, race, income, commute time, home value, and veteran status. You can create geographic comparison tables for congressional districts, counties, school districts, and other local areas.You can view County Business Pattern results for counties and metropolitan/micropolitian statistical areas from 2004 forward. Maps and data tables include the number of establishments, first quarter and annual payroll, and employment.