Census Studio Pricing

 

Simple, transparent pricing for teams of any size.

Census Studio is a one-time purchase with optional annual maintenance for continued updates and support. All license types include the complete toolbox—every tool, every data source, no feature restrictions.

Single Seat

$695 one-time purchase

  • Full Census Studio toolbox
  • All 14 tools included
  • ACS, Decennial, PEP, Migration, and LEHD data access
  • First year of maintenance included
  • Email support

$195/year for continued updates after year one

 

5-Seat Pack

$2,495 one-time purchase ($499/seat)

  • Everything in Single Seat
  • 5 named-user licenses
  • First year of maintenance included
  • Email support

$695/year for continued updates after year one

 

Departmental License

$3,995 one-time purchase

  • Everything in Single Seat
  • Unlimited users within one department or agency
  • First year of maintenance included
  • Priority email support

$995/year for continued updates after year one

 

What’s Included in Every License

Complete toolbox — All 14 geoprocessing tools covering data download, spatial analysis, temporal analysis, data quality, and reporting.

Five Census data programs — ACS (1-Year and 5-Year), Decennial Census (2000, 2010, 2020), Population Estimates, Migration Flows, and LEHD Jobs & Commute data.

Variable browser — Search and select from over 20,000 ACS variables organized by topic—no table codes to memorize.

Help documentation — Complete tool reference, Census data guide, variable lookup, and getting started guide included with every install.

What’s Included in Annual Maintenance

Annual maintenance keeps your toolbox current as Census data evolves. It covers:

  • Updated variable lookup files for new ACS releases
  • New tool features and enhancements
  • Compatibility updates for new ArcGIS Pro versions
  • Support for newly released Census datasets (e.g., latest LEHD year, new ACS vintage)
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements
  • Email-based technical support

Maintenance is optional after the first year. Your toolbox continues to work without it—you just won’t receive updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need anything else to run Census Studio? Census Studio requires ArcGIS Pro 3.0+, R 4.0+ (free), and a Census Bureau API key (free). R and the API key take about 10 minutes to set up—our getting started guide walks you through it.

Can I try it before purchasing? Contact us for a demo or to discuss your needs. We’re happy to walk you through the tools and answer questions about your specific workflows.

How does licensing work? Single seat and 5-seat licenses are tied to named users. Departmental licenses cover unlimited users within a single department or agency. Licenses are perpetual—you own the version you purchase.

What if I don’t renew maintenance? Your toolbox keeps working. You just won’t receive updates for new ACS releases, ArcGIS Pro compatibility, or new features. You can renew maintenance at any time to get current again.

Do you offer discounts for training course attendees? Geospatial Training Services course alumni receive 15% off any Census Studio license. Contact us with your course details.

Is Census Studio available for purchase through a government contract vehicle? Contact us to discuss procurement options for your agency. We can provide quotes, sole-source justification language, and W-9 documentation as needed.

Ready to get started?

location3x.gis at gmail.com — Questions about licensing, procurement, or whether Census Studio is right for your team.

View Product Details — Full feature list, tool descriptions, and system requirements.