U.S. Census Bureau Connector for AI agents.
14 live capabilities
Access real estate and demographic data for all 50 states.
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Why people use U.S. Census Bureau
U.S. Census Full for Real Estate Market Analysis
This Connector lets your agent do that work in seconds. You can ask for a complete socioeconomic profile of a county, and it will pull housing, income, and demographic data at once. You get a clean summary of the area's economic health without ever opening a browser.
What Vinkius changes
You get verified government data via natural language prompts instead of manual searching.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Evaluating a new retail location
A developer wants to see if a county is affordable for renters.
- Real-world use case 02
Identifying high-poverty areas
A non-profit needs to find communities in need.
- Real-world use case 03
Mapping workforce education
A recruiter wants to know where the most educated workers live.
Complete set · 14capabilities
The complete U.S. Census Bureau capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with U.S. Census Bureau.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 14 available through U.S. Census Bureau.
- 01 Capability
Get education by state
Fetches educational attainment levels for all states. It provides data on bachelor's degrees or higher for each state.
- 02 Capability
Get housing by state
Pulls home values, rent, and ownership rates for every state in the country. It serves as a primary dataset for real estate market analysis.
- 03 Capability
Get housing by county
Retrieves housing data specifically for counties within a state. This is essential for developers and market researchers.
- 04 Capability
Get state profile
Fetches a full socioeconomic profile for a state. This includes population, income, housing, and demographics in one query.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 14 available through U.S. Census Bureau.
- 05 Capability
Get income by state
Gets median household income and poverty rates for all 50 states. It helps determine federal funding and cost of living.
- 06 Capability
Get income by county
Retrieves median income and poverty data for every county in a state. This is critical for understanding economic disparity.
- 07 Capability
Get business patterns
Pulls establishment counts, employee numbers, and payroll data by county. It is the definitive dataset for local economic activity.
- 08 Capability
Get population by county
Retrieves population and median age for counties using state FIPS codes. This allows for precise regional analysis.
09—11
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 14 available through U.S. Census Bureau.
- 09 Capability
Get population by city
Provides population data for incorporated cities and census designated places. It helps map out specific municipal growth.
- 10 Capability
Get demographics by state
Pulls racial and ethnic demographics for all 50 states. It is essential for diversity analysis and market segmentation.
- 11 Capability
Get demographics by county
Retrieves racial and ethnic demographics for all counties in a state. This helps in understanding local community makeup.
12—14
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 14 available through U.S. Census Bureau.
- 12 Capability
Get county profile
Provides a complete demographic and economic profile for a specific county. It gives a snapshot of a local area's profile.
- 13 Capability
Query census
Runs custom queries on any ACS dataset or variable for specific geographies. Use this to pull specific data points not found in standard profiles.
- 14 Capability
Get population by state
Gets total population and median age for all 50 states and DC. It provides a high level view of state demographics.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask U.S. Census Bureau to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use U.S. Census Bureau from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4mnS5ZdaLpQiQCMtt6ryAg6zDomZhSPyboPx8Sig/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it U.S. Census Bureau, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable U.S. Census Bureau for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4mnS5ZdaLpQiQCMtt6ryAg6zDomZhSPyboPx8Sig/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the U.S. Census Bureau URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable U.S. Census Bureau in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-census-full-complete-demographic-economic-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4mnS5ZdaLpQiQCMtt6ryAg6zDomZhSPyboPx8Sig/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using U.S. Census Bureau
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using U.S. Census Bureau, help me...". 14 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-census-full-complete-demographic-economic-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4mnS5ZdaLpQiQCMtt6ryAg6zDomZhSPyboPx8Sig/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using U.S. Census Bureau
Ask Copilot: "Using U.S. Census Bureau, help me...". 14 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-census-full-complete-demographic-economic-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4mnS5ZdaLpQiQCMtt6ryAg6zDomZhSPyboPx8Sig/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using U.S. Census Bureau
Open Cascade and ask: "Using U.S. Census Bureau, help me...". 14 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"us-census-full-complete-demographic-economic-intelligence": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4mnS5ZdaLpQiQCMtt6ryAg6zDomZhSPyboPx8Sig/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using U.S. Census Bureau
Ask Cline: "Using U.S. Census Bureau, help me...". 14 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add us-census-full-complete-demographic-economic-intelligence --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_4mnS5ZdaLpQiQCMtt6ryAg6zDomZhSPyboPx8Sig/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using U.S. Census Bureau
Ask Claude: "Using U.S. Census Bureau, show me...". 14 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work U.S. Census Bureau can move forward.
Real estate developers, urban planners, and market researchers who need high-quality demographic data without the manual work of searching government databases.
Real Estate Investor
Analyzes housing values and rent trends to find profitable investment zones.
Urban Planner
Pulls population and demographic data to plan public infrastructure and services.
Market Researcher
Identifies target audiences by checking median income and educational attainment in specific counties.
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Access regional economic data for every U.S. state, county, metro area, and Federal Reserve district. unemployment by state, median income by MSA, GDP by county, all from the official GeoFRED database.
U.S. Census Population — Demographics, Age & Diversity
Access demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS). Get total population, median age, and detailed racial/ethnic breakdowns (White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Foreign-born) for any U.S. state, county, or city.
U.S. Census Housing — Home Values, Rent & Real Estate Data
Access the definitive source for U.S. residential real estate data. Extract median home values, median gross rent, ownership vs. renting rates, and vacancy data at the state and county level. Create full socioeconomic profiles.
HUD User (USPS Crosswalk)
Map ZIP codes to Census geographies via HUD User USPS Crosswalk API.
BLS Local — LAUS State & County Unemployment
Explore the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program. Get granular unemployment insights spanning across every US State, County, and Metropolitan Area.
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Before you connect
Questions about U.S. Census Bureau.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can I use the U.S. Census Full MCP to find specific home prices?
This Connector provides aggregate data like median home values and rent costs for states and counties. It does not provide individual property listings or specific sales prices for single homes.
Does the U.S. Census Full MCP include data for all 50 states?
Yes, it covers all 50 states plus DC. You can pull population, income, and housing data for any state in the country using the state-level capabilities.
How do I get data for a specific county with the U.S. Census Full MCP?
You can use the county-specific capabilities to get a full profile for any of the 3,000+ counties. The Connector handles the data retrieval for you based on the county name or FIPS code.
Can the U.S. Census Full MCP help with business site selection?
Yes, it includes the County Business Patterns dataset. This lets you see the number of establishments, employees, and payroll data for specific counties to evaluate local economic activity.
Is the data in the U.S. Census Full MCP updated frequently?
The capability pulls from the American Community Survey and Census Bureau records. While it provides the most recent available official data, it is not a real-time feed for daily changes.
Can I use the U.S. Census Full MCP to find education levels?
Yes, the Connector can retrieve educational attainment levels for all states. It is useful for understanding the workforce profile and socioeconomic status of different regions.
Why does it require an API key?
While the SEC and Treasury APIs do not require keys, the Census Bureau requires a free API key to handle the massive volume of hyper-local data (thousands of variables across millions of geographies). The key prevents rate limiting and ensures stable connections.
What geographies can I query?
This Connector limits the main built-in endpoints to State, County and Place (cities). Detailed geometries like zip-codes, tracts, or congressional districts can be queried utilizing the query_census custom capability.
Is Puerto Rico included?
Yes! Puerto Rico is treated internally as state FIPS code 72.
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