mcp-census
Provides access to the US Census Bureau API, allowing AI agents to retrieve demographic data and population statistics across thousands of datasets. It enables users to search for datasets, discover variable codes, and query specific geographic data like states and counties.
README
mcp-census
Query the US Census Bureau API for demographic, economic, and geographic data.
Free API — No API key required.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_datasets |
Search available US Census Bureau datasets by keyword (e.g. 'acs', 'decennial', 'business patterns') |
get_variables |
List variables available in a Census dataset. Use to discover variable codes before querying data. |
get_geographies |
List supported geography levels for a Census dataset (state, county, tract, etc.) |
query_data |
Query Census Bureau data. Returns tabular data for specified variables and geography. Requires CENSUS_API_KEY. |
get_population |
Convenience tool: get total population (B01001_001E) for a geography. Defaults to ACS 5-year 2022. |
Installation
git clone https://github.com/PetrefiedThunder/mcp-census.git
cd mcp-census
npm install
npm run build
Usage with Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"census": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-census/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}
Usage with npx
npx mcp-census
License
MIT
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