The U.S. Census Bureau's primary data platform, data.census.gov, along with the Census Data API and Microdata Access (MDAT), is undergoing a significant cloud migration over the next year as part of a government-wide IT modernization effort.
This strategic move aims to enhance federal services, improve data analytics, enable AI capabilities, and provide a better customer experience. During this migration period, the Bureau will have limited code development to ensure platform stability, but assures users that the quality and timeliness of data releases will be maintained.
Beyond the migration, the Census Bureau continues its outreach, participating in conferences to engage with data users and gather valuable feedback. Educational resources are also being highlighted, including a new video tutorial on "Using the Filter Panel on data.census.gov" and a recorded webinar titled "Unlocking the Power of Maps on data.census.gov." An upcoming webinar, "data.census.gov Fundamentals for All Users," is also planned.
Recent data releases include the May 2026 Current Population Survey Basic Monthly. The Bureau encourages users to explore its resources page for educational materials and to provide feedback, which is crucial for shaping the future of its data dissemination platform.