Census Bureau News — New Features on Census Bureau Internet Home Page

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following tip sheet is being released by the U.S. Census Bureau:

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New Features on Census Bureau Internet Home Page – In an effort to improve navigation, improve ease of use and make statistics more discoverable, the U.S. Census Bureau today launched new features on the census.gov home page. Users will now see an economic dashboard with key indicators generated by the Census Bureau prominently located on the upper right. Visitors will also find a new interactive map that shows in-depth business and demographic information for the nation, states and counties. There will also be a “Stat of the Day” highlighting Census Bureau statistics. Navigation has also been improved by grouping links into themes. Those familiar with the features and links such as QuickFacts and the 2010 Population Finder will still find them on the new home page along with a feedback button to provide comments on their overall experience with the new design.

This is the first step in a series of improvements to the census.gov website that will be made over the coming year. More details will be made available at a later date.

No news release associated with this announcement. Tip Sheet only.

Contact: Public Information Office
301-763-3030
pio@census.gov

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau