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==Geocoder Object Major Update==
==Geocoder Object Major Update 2021Q4==
We are excited to introduce a major update to our Geocoder Object product. We have made a series of improvements and added a number of new features and outputs. In order to take advantage of these new features and improvements, please make sure to update your geocoder object as well as the geocoder data files from the most recent update. Here are the key important items to know for this update.
This update of Geocoder Object contains a major update to the census data. This update uses the 2020 decennial census. During non-decade level census updates, the Census usually keeps census tracks and blocks stable and simple subdivide them. However, during decade level full census updates, they redraw boundaries and we can expect significant tract and block changes.




<h3 class="productfield">New Object and Data File</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">What if I want need 2010 census data</h3>
:This update uses a new object and new data file. The previous versions of geocoder object will not be able to load this new data file. For the sake of backwards compatibility, we will continue to supply the old version of the data file until Quarter 2 of 2019. Please update your geocoder object as soon as possible to take advantage of the new improvements.
:We make available an output field that tracks with the 2010 census data. This is an update field called CensusKeyDecennial which is a string containing the FIPS, Tract, and Block.




<h3 class="productfield">New Input (MAK)</h3>
<h3 class="productfield">What will happen next year?</h3>
:We have a new input property of MAK (Melissa Address Key). This value is returned by our other address products such as [[Address Object]] and [[Personator]].
:As the Census makes yearly updated data for the census available, we will update Geocoder object to use the latest data available. CensusKeyDecennial will contain the previous census level data that is different than the current year. So, when Melissa first releases the 2020 data, the CensusKeyDecennial will still be returning 2010 data. Next year, when Census 2021 data is available, CensusKeyDecennial will move to contain 2020 data. At that point, we will also make available a way for users to keep using 2010 data, but that process has not been finalized.




<h3 class="productfield">Improved Census Precision</h3>
==Previous Updates==
:We have improved the precision of our census values (such as census tract and block) returned by the service. By leveraging the information in the new data file, we can be more precise with the exact census values around county and city borders. Additionally with the use of MAK input which is more precise than addresskey, we can return back the most granular result possible.
To view notices on previous GeoCoder Object updates, visit the page below:
 
*[[GeoCoder Object:Previous Update|Previous Updates]]
 
<h3 class="productfield">New Output</h3>
:We have added a number of new output values to the product that is now available without additional cost. They include:
 
:*County Subdivision
:*Elementary school district
:*Secondary school district
:*Unified school district
:*Upper and Lower legislative district
:*Census block suffix




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Latest revision as of 20:48, 25 October 2021

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Geocoder Object Major Update 2021Q4

This update of Geocoder Object contains a major update to the census data. This update uses the 2020 decennial census. During non-decade level census updates, the Census usually keeps census tracks and blocks stable and simple subdivide them. However, during decade level full census updates, they redraw boundaries and we can expect significant tract and block changes.


What if I want need 2010 census data

We make available an output field that tracks with the 2010 census data. This is an update field called CensusKeyDecennial which is a string containing the FIPS, Tract, and Block.


What will happen next year?

As the Census makes yearly updated data for the census available, we will update Geocoder object to use the latest data available. CensusKeyDecennial will contain the previous census level data that is different than the current year. So, when Melissa first releases the 2020 data, the CensusKeyDecennial will still be returning 2010 data. Next year, when Census 2021 data is available, CensusKeyDecennial will move to contain 2020 data. At that point, we will also make available a way for users to keep using 2010 data, but that process has not been finalized.


Previous Updates

To view notices on previous GeoCoder Object updates, visit the page below:

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