Census Bureau API Integrations
Build and run workflows using the Census Bureau API. Use 1000s of source-available triggers and actions across 2,000+ apps. Or write custom code to integrate any app or API in seconds.
Overview#
The Census Bureau API provides access to a wealth of demographic and economic data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. In Pipedream, this powerful API can be harnessed to create custom workflows that automate data retrieval, process statistics, and integrate with other services for enhanced analysis and reporting. By leveraging Pipedream's serverless platform, you can set up scheduled tasks or event-driven triggers to interact with the Census Bureau's data, making it easier to incorporate this information into your applications, research, or business intelligence tools.
import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
props: {
census_bureau: {
type: "app",
app: "census_bureau",
}
},
async run({steps, $}) {
return await axios($, {
url: `https://api.census.gov/data/2019/pep/charagegroups`,
params: {
get: `NAME,POP`,
for: `state:*`,
key: `${this.census_bureau.$auth.api_key}`,
},
})
},
})
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Example Use Cases#
Demographic Analysis on Demand: Trigger a Pipedream workflow that fetches the latest demographic data for a specified region when a custom event occurs (e.g., a form submission on your website). This data can then be sent to Google Sheets for real-time analysis and visualization.
Economic Trends Alert System: Use Pipedream to set up a scheduled workflow that pulls economic data from the Census Bureau API at regular intervals. Analyze the data for specific trends or thresholds and configure alerts via email or messaging platforms like Slack if certain conditions are met.
Enhanced Market Research: Combine the Census Bureau API with location-based services like Google Maps API in a Pipedream workflow. Retrieve demographic and economic information for a specific area to gain insights on market characteristics, which can inform business strategy or targeted marketing campaigns.
Authentication#
Census Bureau uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your Census Bureau account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to Census Bureau APIs in both code and no-code steps.
Your API Key is sent to your email when you request it on the Request A Key form.