| Note: This article describes the legacy Reports app. You can still open reports you saved there, but new reports are built in the current Reports app. To start one, click Create new... in the left-hand sidebar, then Report. See Create a Report. |
Creating a report consists of three steps: selecting geographies, selecting tables, and viewing/downloading your results. Reports allow you to quickly view and export one or thousands of variables across multiple geographies.
Step 1: Select Geographies
- Navigate to the Tables page.
- Select the survey you’re interested in.
- Click Begin Report next to the survey year you want to explore.
- Choose a Geography Type from the dropdown menu (e.g., nation, state, or county).
- Select one or more geographic areas and click Add.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 as needed. You can mix different geography types (such as nation, county, and census tract) within a single report.
- Click Proceed to Tables.
Step 2: Select Tables
- Choose a Dataset.
- For certain surveys, we provide both the original dataset and a preprocessed dataset with the most popular variables.
- Select one or more tables and click Add.
- Click Show Results.
Step 3: View & Download Results
Once your report is generated, you can view, analyze, and download the data in various formats.
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Note: You may also use Premade reports which are made from pre-selected tables that relate to a particular topic. These reports are a great way to get started. You can then switch back to Tables List to customize table selections. |
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Tip: Read more about working with reports in this guide: Getting started with reports. |