Open Census MCP Server

# Knowledge Base Citation List ## R Package Documentation *Primary technical documentation for Census data access* ### tidycensus Package - **tidycensus Package Documentation** - URL: https://walker-data.com/tidycensus/ - Source: https://github.com/walkerke/tidycensus - Tags: `r-package`, `technical-docs`, `api-reference`, `examples` - Priority: High - Size: ~5MB - **tidycensus Vignettes Collection** - URL: https://github.com/walkerke/tidycensus/tree/master/vignettes - Tags: `tutorials`, `examples`, `best-practices`, `r-package` - Priority: High - Size: ~2MB - **Analyzing US Census Data: Methods, Maps, and Models in R** - URL: https://walker-data.com/census-r/ - Tags: `textbook`, `methodology`, `spatial-analysis`, `best-practices` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~10MB ### Related R Packages - **tigris Package Documentation** - URL: https://github.com/walkerke/tigris - Tags: `geography`, `spatial-data`, `r-package` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~1MB --- ## Census Bureau Methodology *Official statistical methodology and data quality documentation* ### Core Methodology Documents - **American Community Survey Design and Methodology (Version 2.0)** - URL: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/methodology/design_and_methodology/acs_design_methodology_report_2014.pdf - Tags: `methodology`, `survey-design`, `official`, `data-quality` - Priority: High - Size: ~3MB - **ACS Data Quality Measures** - URL: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/data-quality-measures.html - Tags: `data-quality`, `margins-of-error`, `reliability`, `methodology` - Priority: High - Size: ~1MB - **Understanding Geographic Relationships** - URL: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/geography/guidance/geographic-areas-reference-manual.html - Tags: `geography`, `hierarchy`, `spatial-concepts`, `reference` - Priority: High - Size: ~2MB ### Survey Concepts - **ACS Subject Definitions** - URL: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/tech_docs/subject_definitions/ - Tags: `variable-definitions`, `concepts`, `reference`, `official` - Priority: High - Size: ~5MB - **When to Use 1-Year, 3-Year, or 5-Year Estimates** - URL: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/estimates.html - Tags: `survey-periods`, `reliability`, `best-practices`, `guidance` - Priority: High - Size: ~500KB - **Margin of Error Documentation** - URL: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/training-presentations/acs-moe.html - Tags: `statistical-concepts`, `margins-of-error`, `reliability`, `training` - Priority: High - Size: ~2MB --- ## Equity and Bias Prevention *Documentation for preventing biased analysis and ensuring equitable data use* ### Disadvantaged Communities - **Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) Methodology** - URL: https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/en/methodology - Tags: `environmental-justice`, `disadvantaged-communities`, `methodology`, `equity` - Priority: High - Size: ~2MB - **Justice40 Initiative Guidance** - URL: https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/ - Tags: `environmental-justice`, `policy`, `disadvantaged-communities`, `federal-guidance` - Priority: High - Size: ~1MB - **EPA EJScreen Methodology and Documentation** - URL: https://www.epa.gov/ejscreen/ejscreen-technical-documentation - Tags: `environmental-justice`, `screening-tool`, `methodology`, `demographics` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~3MB ### Fair Housing and Civil Rights - **HUD Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Data Documentation** - URL: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/sites/default/files/pdf/AFFH-Data-Documentation.pdf - Tags: `fair-housing`, `civil-rights`, `demographics`, `policy` - Priority: High - Size: ~1MB - **Fair Housing Planning Guide** - URL: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/FHEO/documents/AFFH_Final_Rule_Guidebook.pdf - Tags: `fair-housing`, `planning`, `demographics`, `guidance` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~2MB ### Statistical Standards - **OMB Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Race and Ethnicity** - URL: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Revisions-to-the-Standards-for-the-Classification-of-Federal-Data-on-Race-and-Ethnicity-10-30-1997.pdf - Tags: `race-ethnicity`, `standards`, `classification`, `federal-policy` - Priority: High - Size: ~500KB - **OMB Statistical Policy Directive No. 14: Guidelines for Ensuring Data Quality** - URL: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Guidelines-for-Ensuring-and-Maximizing-the-Quality-Objectivity-Utility-and-Integrity-of-Information-Disseminated-by-Federal-Agencies.pdf - Tags: `data-quality`, `standards`, `federal-policy`, `methodology` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~1MB --- ## Variable References and Definitions *Comprehensive variable catalogs and usage guides* ### Core Variable References - **2023 ACS Variable List** - URL: https://api.census.gov/data/2023/acs/acs5/variables.html - Tags: `variable-codes`, `reference`, `api`, `current` - Priority: High - Size: ~10MB - **Census Reporter Variable Browser** - URL: https://censusreporter.org/topics/ - Tags: `variable-browser`, `user-friendly`, `definitions`, `examples` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~5MB (scraped content) ### Specialized Variables - **Poverty and Income Variables Guide** - URL: https://www.census.gov/topics/income-poverty/guidance.html - Tags: `poverty`, `income`, `definitions`, `guidance` - Priority: High - Size: ~2MB - **Housing Variables and Definitions** - URL: https://www.census.gov/housing/hvs/definitions.pdf - Tags: `housing`, `definitions`, `variables`, `reference` - Priority: High - Size: ~1MB - **Employment and Labor Force Concepts** - URL: https://www.bls.gov/cps/definitions.htm - Tags: `employment`, `labor-force`, `definitions`, `bls` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~1MB --- ## Geographic Concepts *Understanding Census geographic hierarchy and relationships* ### Geographic Reference - **Geographic Areas Reference Manual** - URL: https://www2.census.gov/geo/pdfs/reference/GARM/ - Tags: `geography`, `reference`, `hierarchy`, `definitions` - Priority: High - Size: ~15MB - **TIGER/Line Shapefiles Technical Documentation** - URL: https://www2.census.gov/geo/pdfs/maps-data/data/tiger/tgrshp2023/TGRSHP2023_TechDoc.pdf - Tags: `geographic-data`, `spatial`, `technical`, `reference` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~2MB ### Metropolitan Areas - **Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area Definitions** - URL: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/metro-micro/about.html - Tags: `metropolitan-areas`, `definitions`, `geography`, `economic-areas` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~1MB --- ## Data Privacy and Disclosure *Privacy protection and data limitation documentation* ### Disclosure Avoidance - **2020 Census Disclosure Avoidance System** - URL: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/privacy/statistical_safeguards/disclosure-avoidance-2020-census.html - Tags: `privacy`, `disclosure-avoidance`, `data-protection`, `methodology` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~2MB - **Differential Privacy and the 2020 Census** - URL: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/privacy/statistical_safeguards/differential-privacy.html - Tags: `differential-privacy`, `privacy`, `methodology`, `data-protection` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~1MB ### Data Limitations - **When Not to Use Census Data** - URL: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/data-limitations.html - Tags: `limitations`, `best-practices`, `data-quality`, `guidance` - Priority: High - Size: ~500KB --- ## Best Practices and Training *Practical guidance for proper Census data use* ### Training Materials - **Census Academy: ACS Training Series** - URL: https://www.census.gov/academy/courses/choicetype/acs/ - Tags: `training`, `best-practices`, `tutorials`, `official` - Priority: Medium - Size: ~5MB - **Statistical Testing with ACS Data** - URL: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/comparing-acs-data.html - Tags: `statistical-testing`, `methodology`, `comparisons`, `advanced` - Priority: High - Size: ~1MB ### Common Pitfalls - **Common Mistakes in ACS Data Analysis** - URL: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/data-analysis.html - Tags: `common-mistakes`, `pitfalls`, `best-practices`, `guidance` - Priority: High - Size: ~1MB --- ## Total Estimated Size: ~75-85MB ## Priority Download Order: 1. **High Priority** (~40MB): Core methodology, variable definitions, bias prevention 2. **Medium Priority** (~35MB): Geographic concepts, specialized guidance 3. **Low Priority** (~10MB): Advanced topics, supplementary materials ## Build Process Notes: - 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