GET /{vintage}/{dataset}/variables.json
census.gov:us-census-bureau-api
Summary: List dataset variables
Operation ID: listVariables
Auth: api_key
Operation ID: listVariables
Auth: api_key
Description
Returns all available variables for a specific dataset with their labels, concepts, and metadata.
Parameters (2)
dataset
(string, path, required)
Dataset name
vintage
(string, path, required)
Year/vintage of the dataset
Examples (1)
| Title | Type | URL | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| List dataset variables | openapi-spec |
https://api.census.gov/data/2020/acs/acs5/variables.json |
Probe History
Status Codes
| Time | Status | Latency | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 10:33:06.580400 | 200 | 567ms | 0.7MB |