Esri provides the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 Census data for the United States and Puerto Rico. Census data is updated every 10 years and represents a complete count of the population. Census demographics are point estimates, representing April 1 of the census year.
The Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC) file provides basic information on population and housing as well as detailed information on the following:
- Age
- Sex
- Race
- Hispanic or Latino origin
- Household type
- Family type
- Relationship to householder
- Group quarters population
- Housing occupancy
- Housing tenure
Esri has augmented the 2020 Census data with additional data:
- Hispanic Population by Race
- Population 18 and under by Race
- Comparison to key 2010 and 2000 Census measures
Vintage
2020 Census
Available geographies
United States: See Advanced Demographics available geographies.
Puerto Rico: See Advanced Demographics available geographies.
Update frequency
Census data is updated decennially (plus annual updates to geographies that are updated annually, such as ZIP codes).
Methodology
The following document describes the detailed methodology used for 2020 Census data: 2020 Census Esri Methodology Statement; a PDF is available.
Sample reports
The following sample 2020 Census reports are available:
- 2020 Census Profile (PDF).
- Puerto Rico 2020 Census Profile (PDF).
For more information about reports and the products that contain them, visit Esri Reports.
For information about the number of credits needed to run reports, see Credits by capability.
Release notes
The following are the release notes for the U.S. and Puerto Rico:
- United States 2020 Census release notes can be found in the Esri 2024 U.S. Demographics Release Notes (PDF).
- Puerto Rico Census 2024 release notes (PDF).
- Esri 2023 U.S. Demographics Release Notes (PDF).
- Puerto Rico Census 2023 release notes (PDF).
Variable lists
The variable list for Puerto Rico Census data is available. You can also review the U.S. data catalog:
Data availability
Esri Census demographics data is available in various products including the following:
- ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World—Access ready-to-use maps and census block-level 2020 data.
- ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App, ArcGIS Business Analyst Pro, ArcGIS Business Analyst Enterprise, and ArcGIS Business Analyst Mobile App.
- ArcGIS Community Analyst.
- ArcGIS for Microsoft 365—Add an information card, add a layer from ArcGIS, or run the LISTDATACOLLECTIONS function.
- ArcGIS Online—Browse maps and layers, ready-to-use maps, and use the Enrich Layer tool.
- Use the Esri Redistricting application.
- Buy Esri Reports online.
For information about purchasing Esri 2020 Census demographics data as a stand-alone dataset, contact datasales@esri.com.
Tutorial
For more information on census data, visit Get started with U.S. Updated Demographics—Part 2: Explore lifestyle, behavioral, business, and census data.