CSPro

Spec sheet

Purpose

CSPro is a public domain package for entering, editing, tabulating, and disseminating census and survey data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · census.gov

Support

The Census Bureau offers email support in English, French, or Spanish and asks users to attach relevant programs or data files.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Headquarters

Suitland, Maryland, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · census.gov

Founded

2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · census.gov

Data collection

CSEntry supports data collection on Android phones and tablets and works with the desktop version of CSPro.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Data transfer

CSPro supports transferring data from Android or Windows devices to a server running CSWeb.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Development and funding

CSPro is developed and supported by the U.S. Census Bureau and ICF Macro, with development and maintenance primarily funded by USAID.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Documentation

The desktop application includes built-in help accessible with F1 or through the Help menu, and the Census Bureau provides an Android user guide and training videos.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Included tools

The installation package includes Data Entry, Editing, and Tabulation modules, plus tools for working with data files and creating tabling systems.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Logic branching

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · census.gov

Processing workflow

CSPro can edit and impute collected data, prepare analytical tables, and generate web-based or standalone data dissemination products.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Programming

Its programming language supports customized applications, from simple quality-control checks to dynamic applications.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Response analytics

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · census.gov

Scale

The Census Bureau says CSPro has been used to process censuses ranging from less than one million people to more than 235 million.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Server component

CSWeb is offered as a download for receiving data transfers from Android or Windows devices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Supported desktop platform

The desktop installation requires a Microsoft Windows machine running Windows 10 or above.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Users

The Census Bureau lists statistical agencies, NGOs, colleges and universities, hospitals, and private-sector groups among CSPro users.Read 12 Oct 2026 · census.gov

Plans and prices

Every CSPro plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Survey Software#85 of 1317.6