When should I use the Census Bureau’s American FactFinder website http://factfinder.census.gov and when should I use another media?
Generally, use the American FactFinder when you need immediate information in short, standard formats. However, if you intend to use large data files on a frequent basis, order your own CD-ROMs or DVDs at our Customer Services Center (301- 457- 4100). These data are available on the American FactFinder (AFF) on the Internet. Users wishing to retrieve only a selection of tables (such as Quick Tables or Geographic Comparison Tables) or maps from this large data file will appreciate the ease of access, functionality and flexibility of the Bureau’s American FactFinder, available to users worldwide via the Internet. However, users wishing to acquire complete data sets will appreciate the speed, reliability and easy handling of DVDs and CD-ROMs. The users who need multiple tables for many layers of geography should consider using CD-ROMs or DVDs. For downloading large data files, the Census Bureau recommends the use of CD-ROMs or DVDs for both the convenience and access provided with the del
