census_search_variables
Search for U.S. Census data variables by keyword to discover available metrics like income, housing, or education. Returns variable IDs for querying datasets.
Instructions
Search for Census variable names/codes by keyword. Helps discover what data is available in a given dataset. Returns variable IDs you can use with census_query.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| dataset | Yes | Census dataset path, e.g. '2023/acs/acs1' | |
| keyword | Yes | Keyword to search for, e.g. 'income', 'poverty', 'housing', 'education' | |
| max_results | No | Maximum results (default: 20) |