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Primary data access Fast Access to Information - for single figures, profiles, fact sheets; limited geographic options Left-Hand Menu - for subject access (mostly a repeat of options in Fast Access to Information), detailed data and documentation (repeates Get Detailed Data), maps, reference and tools - About This Access Point Search - for the big picture - About This Access Point Get Detailed Data - for specific data needs - About This Access Point

Left-Hand Menu The subject menu leads to subject access to AFF and the Census Bureau web site. Because menu entries list so many different types of information, AFF includes a key to its icons.

Keyword Search The keyword search returns results from the whole site. You can use it to see how well represented your search term is. It can be overwhelming if you inadvertently use a common term.

Data Sets This is the main part of AFF. From this page, you have the greatest flexibility in selecting, displaying and using the data. Different datasets have different options available for them. In general, 1990 data access is less extensive and flexible than for 2000. From here, you'll be asked to specify - the geography and - the data you want