Find the variables available for your ACS dataset
Get the dataset's available variables and labels before choosing measures for an area study.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Dataset Variables JSON
Retrieves all variables available in a Census dataset.
Why this helps
Choosing measures is slower when the available variable names and meanings are hidden in dataset documentation.
- Retrieves available variable names, labels, data types, and valid values.
- Helps prepare a more precise area data request.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Addresszen and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named ACS Variable Finder.
- 3Tell Notis to use the submitted address as research context and retrieve available variables for the specified Census dataset and year.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one ACS dataset and year.
Questions about this workflow
Does this query estimates?
No. It discovers available variables. Use an estimates action to retrieve values.
What should I provide?
Specify the Census dataset and year whose variables you want to inspect.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Addresszen to Census bureau. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Addresszen triggers
Census bureau actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Addresszen and Census bureau, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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