Understand a Census variable before querying it
Check what a Census variable means before building an analysis around it.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Get Variable Details
Retrieves metadata and valid values for a dataset variable.
Why this helps
Unclear variable labels and valid values make it easy to build a query around the wrong measure.
- Retrieves a variable's label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints.
- Pairs the metadata check with the submitted location context.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Addresszen and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named Census Variable Check.
- 3Tell Notis to geocode the submitted address for location context and retrieve metadata for the requested Census variable, year, and dataset.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one address and a known variable, year, and dataset.
Questions about this workflow
What variable information is returned?
The action can return the label, concept, data type, attribute codes, and valid-value constraints.
Does this retrieve the variable's data values?
This action retrieves variable metadata. Use a data query action when you need estimate values.
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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