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Census Bureau to Launch New Web Application Census Business Builder
September 04, 2015
Media Advisory: The Census Bureau will host a live demonstration to debut its newest data tool, the Census Business Builder.
Census Bureau to Host Webinar on American Community Survey Statistics
September 03, 2015
Media advisory: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Sept 10 in advance of the planned Sept. 17 release of the 2014 ACS one-year statistics.
World Population Clock Updated with New Features
September 03, 2015
The Census Bureau recently updated its popular World Population Clock Web tool with features and information for 228 countries.
2013 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Products
August 28, 2015
The Census Bureau is releasing a new selection of data products on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in 2013.
2013 Manufacturing and International Trade Report
August 28, 2015
This report provides a comprehensive comparison between detailed manufacturing product class data and associated import and export data.
Income and Earnings Estimates: First Quarter 2013
August 26, 2015
Data from the 2008 Survey of Income and Program Participation panel on individual, family and household income and earnings for the first quarter 2013.
American Community Survey Migration Products
August 25, 2015
New American Community Survey migration flows tables show how many residents move from one county or metro area to another during the course of a year.
Technical Meeting on Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Estimates
August 20, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY: Presenters from the Census Bureau & NCHS will provide information on the upcoming release on income, poverty & health insurance estimates.
2012 Economic Census: Manufacturing Summary and Subject Series
August 18, 2015
The general summary provides detailed statistics by subsectors and industries, including employment size and legal form of organization.
Survey of Business Owners, Preliminary Company Summary
August 18, 2015
Preliminary company summary estimates for number of firms, receipts, employment and payroll by gender, ethnicity, race and veteran status.
Census Bureau Releases Commuting Report and Table Package
August 13, 2015
The report highlights differences in rates of automobile commuting by population characteristics and the types of communities in which workers live.
OnTheMap Update
August 13, 2015
OnTheMap update includes 2013 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Origin-Destination Employment Statistics.
Census Bureau’s City Software Development Kit Data Solutions Challenge
August 11, 2015
A webinar will be held in partnership with Challenge.gov to showcase solutions using an open-source tool called the City Software Development Kit.
2012 Statistics of U.S. Businesses
August 10, 2015
Data are now available for metropolitan statistical areas and counties by enterprise employment size.
Who Votes in Congressional Elections? Live on C-SPAN Segment
August 05, 2015
The 2014 congressional election turnout rate of 41.9 percent was the lowest since 1978.
Katague Named Chair of Census Bureau’s National Advisory Committee
August 03, 2015
The U.S. Census Bureau has named Ditas Katague as chair of its National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations.
Advance Report on U.S. International Trade
July 30, 2015
This new monthly report provides timely statistics on exports & imports of goods and enables decision makers to improve their measurements of the U.S. economy.
Schedule for Income, Poverty & Health Insurance Stats and ACS Results
July 30, 2015
MEDIA ADVISORY - The U.S. Census Bureau announced the schedule for the 2014 income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics and the 2014 ACS releases.
2012 Economic Census of Island Areas: Puerto Rico Construction
July 28, 2015
Data on number of establishments, payroll, employment and other items for industries in the construction sector for Puerto Rico, its metro areas and municipios.
2014 Annual Survey of Public Pensions
July 28, 2015
The Annual Survey of Public Pensions provides a comprehensive look at the financial activity of state- & locally-administered defined benefit pension systems.
Censo Económico 2012 Áreas Insulares: Construcción en Puerto Rico
July 28, 2015
Data on number of establishments, payroll, employment and other items for industries in the construction sector for Puerto Rico, its metro areas and municipios.
Congressional Voting Turnout is at Lowest Mark Since 1978
July 16, 2015
The 2014 congressional election turnout rate of 41.9% was the lowest since the Census Bureau first began asking Americans about voting & citizenship status.
Census Bureau Statement on Black History Month Speaker
July 14, 2015
The Census Bureau’s Equal Employment Office invited Dick Gregory to speak at a Black History Month cultural emphasis program.
Living Arrangements of Adults
July 13, 2015
A new table looks at the living arrangements of the adult population 18 years and older.
2013 Capital Spending
July 09, 2015
This report provides a historical look at the industry investment shares and capital spending patterns for structures and equipment by all U.S. businesses.
2015 International Population Estimates and Projections
July 09, 2015
The Census Bureau has released population estimates and projections for 24 countries through its International Data Base.
2020 Census Quarterly Program Management Review Webcast
July 07, 2015
Live Webcast July 10 from 9 am - 1 pm: Focusing on the development of the 2020 Census Operational Plan and 2015 and 2016 census testing activities.
Census Bureau Seeks Input from Tribal Leaders for 2020 Census
July 01, 2015
The Census Bureau plans to conduct eight tribal consultation meetings and one national webinar with 566 federally recognized tribes across the country.
Areas Within Houston and Los Angeles Named as 2016 Test Sites
June 30, 2015
Note to Correspondents -- Census tests will be conducted in selected areas within Harris County, Texas, and Los Angeles County, Calif., in 2016.
Millennials Outnumber Baby Boomers and Are Far More Diverse
June 25, 2015
Millennials, or America’s youth born between 1982 and 2000, now number 83.1 million and represent more than one quarter of the nation’s population.
Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions: First Quarter 2015
June 25, 2015
The Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions provides national summary data on the revenues, expenditures, and composition of assets.
Quarterly Summary of State & Local Government Tax Revenue
June 23, 2015
1st Quarter 2015 estimates of state and local government tax revenue at a national level, as well as detailed tax revenue data for individual states.
25 Metro Area Fact Sheets from the American Housing Survey
June 18, 2015
Provide information on 25 selected metropolitan areas’ housing costs, mortgages and a variety of other physical and financial characteristics.
Detailed Population Estimates to be Embargoed
June 16, 2015
Media Advisory - There will be two-day embargo for members of the media to view the latest population estimates by age, sex, race & Hispanic origin.
Start of 2012 Economic Census Subject Series
June 16, 2015
The first reports in the subject series were released for the following sectors: Manufacturing Industry-Product Analysis and Mining Industry-Product Analysis.
2012 Commodity Flow Survey Public Use Microdata
June 15, 2015
New data product contains information for approximately 4.5 million shipments obtained from businesses included in the 2012 Commodity Flow Survey
Emergency Preparedness Infographic Now Available
June 11, 2015
New infographic displays a wide range of statistics on topics such as having an emergency water supply and emergency evacuation kit.
Per Pupil Spending Varies Heavily Across the United States
June 02, 2015
Census Bureau Releases New Public Education Finance Data - Per pupil spending for the nation was $10,700 during fiscal year 2013, but varied among states.
2014 Characteristics of New Housing
June 01, 2015
Annual statistics on the characteristics of new privately owned residential structures by Census Region.
21.3% of US Participates in Government Assistance Programs Each Month
May 28, 2015
About 52.2 million people in the US participated in major means-tested government assistance programs each month in 2012, according to a Census Bureau report.
E-Stats 2013: Measuring the Electronic Economy
May 28, 2015
This economy-wide statistical brief consolidates in one document previously released 2013 e-commerce data.
Nation Gains More than 4 Million Nonemployer Businesses in Last Decade
May 27, 2015
There were 23.0 million businesses without paid employees in 2013, up 4.4 million from 2003 and almost 270,000 from 2012.
Ten U.S. Cities Now Have 1 Million or More People
May 21, 2015
2014 Population Estimates - San Jose, Calif., is now among the 10 U.S. cities with a population of 1 million or more, according to recently released estimates.
Census Bureau Statement on Black History Month Speaker
May 15, 2015
The Census Bureau’s Equal Employment Office invited Dick Gregory to speak at a Black History Month cultural emphasis program.
Census Bureau to Participate in National Civic Day of Hacking
May 13, 2015
The Census Bureau is participating in this year’s National Day of Civic Hacking by launching the "City SDK Open Data Solutions Challenge."
New Subcounty Population and Housing Unit Estimates to be Embargoed
May 12, 2015
The 2014 subcounty population estimates and housing unit estimates will be posted to the Census Bureau’s embargo site at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 19.
Residents Urged to Participate in Closing Days of 2015 Census Test
May 11, 2015
May 31 is the last day for residents in Savannah, Ga., and its surrounding counties to be a part of history and participate in the 2015 Census Test.
Infographic – World War II: 70 Years On
May 08, 2015
The Census Bureau presents a wide range of statistics related to those who served in World War II.
Health of State Government Finances, Live on C-SPAN
May 06, 2015
State government revenue rose by 16.3 percent, from $1.9 trillion in 2012 to $2.2 trillion in 2013.
2013 ZIP Code Business Patterns
May 05, 2015
Provides data on the number of business establishments by employment-size class for detailed industries.
Homes Nationwide – Plus 25 Selected Metro Areas – Participate in AHS
May 05, 2015
Census Bureau field representatives will begin visiting homes nationwide, focusing on 25 metro areas to collect data as part of the American Housing Survey.
Infographic: Transportation Alternatives by Census Region
April 30, 2015
A new infographic in the Measuring America series, highlights household public transportation use with statistics from the 2013 American Housing Survey.
2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series for Two More Sectors
April 28, 2015
First Release of Local Data for Health Care/Social Assistance and Educational Services Sectors from the 2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series.
New Census Bureau Infographic Shows How Communities Rely on the ACS
April 24, 2015
Why We Ask, a new Census Bureau infographic, explains the important role the American Community Survey plays in the future of America’s planning needs.
Population Estimates by Age/Sex: April 2010 to July 2014
April 23, 2015
A downloadable file containing estimates of the resident U.S. population by single year of age and sex for April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014.
Sacramento Tops Large Counties in Employment Growth Rate
April 23, 2015
Among the 50 counties with the most employees, Sacramento, Calif., had the highest rate of employment growth between 2012 and 2013.
2014 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections
April 16, 2015
State government tax revenue increased 2.2 percent, from $847.1 billion in fiscal year 2013 to $865.8 billion in 2014, the fourth consecutive increase.
Statement by Census Bureau Director John Thompson on Shooting Incident
April 10, 2015
Yesterday’s late afternoon shooting of a security guard at the Suitland Federal Center was a tragic and scary event for the Census Bureau family.
Corrected 2014 CPS Fertility Supplement Historical Table
April 09, 2015
Corrected table posted on historical trends in childbearing and childlessness.
Population Changes in U.S. Island Areas Over Last Decade
April 08, 2015
A new report examines demographic trends, such as median age, for U.S. Island Areas over the last decade.
Census Bureau Releases Updated Tables on Fertility
April 07, 2015
New tables and figures on children ever born, rates of childlessness and relationship status at first birth for women with selected demographic characteristics.
First Release of Local Data for Five Sectors
April 03, 2015
2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Statistics on the number of establishments, receipts, payroll, and other items by industry.
Advanced Report on US International Trade to Improve GDP Measurement
April 02, 2015
On July 30, the Census Bureau will release for the first time “Advance Report: U.S. International Trade in Goods.”
Census Bureau Releases Men’s and Women’s Final Four Data Graphic
April 02, 2015
To commemorate the NCAA Final Four men and women’s college basketball games, the Census Bureau has created data graphics.
2020 Census Quarterly Program Management Review Webcast
April 01, 2015
On Wednesday, April 8, 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau will hold its quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Census Day 2015 in Maricopa County and Savannah
April 01, 2015
Maricopa County, Ariz., and the Savannah, Ga., area are celebrating “Census Day” as test sites for the most fundamentally redesigned census in U.S. history.
About 70 Percent of Homes in Miami and Tampa Have an Emergency Kit
March 31, 2015
More than half of US homes have a prepared emergency evacuation kit, according to new metropolitan area-level American Housing Survey statistics released today.
Population Estimates for Counties and Metro Areas
March 26, 2015
The Villages, Fla., Nation's Fastest-Growing Metro Area for Second Year in a Row.
Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions: 2014 Fourth Quarter
March 26, 2015
Data on the revenues, expenditures & composition of assets of the largest defined benefit public employee pension systems for state and local governments.
Union Membership Statistics in America, Live on C-SPAN
March 25, 2015
The union membership rate of wage and salary workers was 11.1 percent in 2014, down from 20.1 percent in 1983.
2015 Census Test Begins in Phoenix Area
March 24, 2015
Media Advisory -- Residents in portions of Maricopa County, Ariz., will begin receiving letters to participate in the 2015 Census Test this week.
Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue
March 24, 2015
Provides quarterly estimates of state and local government tax revenue at a national level, as well as detailed tax revenue data for individual states.
Census Bureau Launches Instagram Account
March 23, 2015
The account will provide an outlet for the public to view the story behind the numbers, starting with the 2015 Census Test in the Savannah, Ga., area.
Savannah-Area Residents Participate in 2015 Census Test
March 23, 2015
Beginning today, residents in the Savannah, Ga., area can fill out the 2015 Census Test questionnaire online.
Nearly 1 in 10 in the U.S. Want to Move, Census Bureau Reports
March 19, 2015
Nearly 10% of U.S. residents are dissatisfied with their current housing, neighborhood, local safety or public services to the point that they want to move.
U.S. Mover Rate Remains Stable at About 12 Percent Since 2008
March 18, 2015
Statistics from the Current Population Survey and new American Community Survey report provide a detailed picture of migration in the United States.
Measuring America: A Child’s Day
March 17, 2015
At A Glance infographic uses statistics from the Survey of Income and Program Participation to examine aspects of a child’s well-being.
New County and Metro Area Population Estimates to be Embargoed
March 17, 2015
Members of the media will have embargo access to view the latest population estimates for counties, metropolitan and micropolitan areas, and Puerto Rico.
Small Area Health Insurance Estimates: 2013
March 17, 2015
The estimates show the number of people with and without health insurance coverage for all states and each of the nation's roughly 3,140 counties.
Census Bureau Releases New Median Earnings by Detailed Occupations
March 16, 2015
A new table showing median earnings by detailed occupation from the 2013 American Community Survey.
Savannah-Area Residents Encouraged to Participate in 2015 Census Test
March 16, 2015
DOC and Census Bureau officials will host a news conference to encourage residents in the Savannah, Ga., area to participate in the 2015 Census Test.
2013 Information and Communication Technology Survey
March 12, 2015
Provides data on spending for information and communication technology equipment and computer software by U.S. nonfarm businesses with employees.
Briefing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request
March 12, 2015
Media Advisory: Web conference about the Census Bureau’s funding components in the President’s fiscal year 2016 budget request.
2017 Economic Census Infographic
March 11, 2015
The U.S. Census Bureau is working on improvements to be incorporated into the 2017 Economic Census.
Census Bureau Releases a Collection of Wholesale Trade Statistics
March 11, 2015
A collection of statistics on the wholesale trade sector of the economy.
17 Percent Have Said ‘I Do’ More Than Once, Census Bureau Reports
March 10, 2015
While 52 percent of U.S. adults have taken the vows of marriage only once, the latest report shows that 17 percent have said “I do” two or more times.
First Release of Data for Transportation and Warehousing Sector
March 06, 2015
2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Includes statistics for industries such as air, rail and water transportation, as well as warehousing and storage.
Sharp Growth in Value of Shipments for Oil and Gas Extraction Industry
March 04, 2015
Economic Census data show the value of shipments for the nation's crude petroleum and natural gas extraction industry climbed 29 percent between 2007 and 2012.
U.S. Cities Home to 62.7% of Population but Comprise 3.5% of Land Area
March 04, 2015
A majority of the U.S. population lives in incorporated places or cities, although these areas only make up a small fraction of the U.S. land area.
New Census Bureau Report Analyzes U.S. Population Projections
March 03, 2015
A new report provides an in-depth analysis of the nation’s population looking forward to 2060.​
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Receipt for Households
March 03, 2015
This ACS brief presents statistics on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program receipt at the national and state levels.
Annual Survey of Manufactures: 2013
February 27, 2015
National-level data for manufacturing industry groups and industries at the three-, four-, five- and six-digit NAICS levels.
First Release of Data for Three Sectors
February 27, 2015
2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Statistics on establishments, receipts or revenue, payroll, number of employees and other items by industry.
Puerto Rico’s Manufacturers' Shipments Nearly $77 Billion
February 27, 2015
Data from the 2012 Economic Census of Island Areas show total value of shipments for Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector fell 4.5 percent from 2007 to 2012.
Valor de Expedición Manufactureros fue cerca de $77 mil millones
February 27, 2015
El sector manufacturero de Puerto Rico declaró $76,575.0 millones en productos expedidos en el año 2012.
2014 Housing Vacancy Survey Annual Statistics
February 23, 2015
These statistics provide vacancy rates, homeownership rates and characteristics of units available for occupancy.
One in Five Children Receive Food Stamps, Census Bureau Reports
February 20, 2015
The number of children receiving food stamps remains higher than it was before the start of the Great Recession in 2007.
Test Census Starts Next Week in Savannah Area
February 19, 2015
The Census Bureau will begin the 2015 Census Test in the Savannah, Ga., area on Feb. 23 by allowing residents to register for the upcoming test.
Accommodation and Food Services
February 13, 2015
2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Statistics for traveler accommodation, rooming and boarding houses, full-service restaurants and drinking places.
2012 Statistics of U.S. Businesses — Employment and Payroll Report
February 12, 2015
A new report presents industry and geography highlights from the Statistics of U.S. Businesses program.
Motion Picture and Video Industry Receipts Exceed $80 Billion
February 10, 2015
Data from the 2012 Economic Census shows receipts for the U.S. motion picture and video industry increased from $79.8 billion in 2007 to $81.0 billion in 2012.
2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Utilities
February 06, 2015
Data files with statistics for all industries in the utilities sector down to the six-digit North American Industry Classification System level.
Census Bureau to Host Conference Call on Economic Census Local Data
February 06, 2015
An overview of the 2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series, including specifics on the release schedule and how to access and use the statistics.
Capital Spending by U.S. Businesses Increased 4.5 Percent in 2013
February 05, 2015
U.S. business spending on new and used structures and equipment rose 4.5 percent, from $1,423.6 billion in 2012 to $1,488.2 billion in 2013.
State Government Revenues Exceed Expenditures in 2013
February 03, 2015
Total state government revenue rose by 16.3 percent, from $1.9 trillion in 2012 to$2.2 trillion in 2013, according to state government finances.
Petroleum Wholesalers
January 30, 2015
Economic Census Industry Series: Additional figures from the 2012 Economic Census Industry Series reports for the wholesale trade sector of the economy.
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
January 30, 2015
2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Statistics for all industries in the real estate and rental and leasing sector down to the six-digit NAICS level.
Young Adults Then & Now, Live on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal”
January 28, 2015
Watch live at 9:15 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2015, as the Census Bureau’s Jonathan Vespa discusses statistics about young adults in the United States.
First State and Local Level Economic Census Data Now Available
January 27, 2015
Today the Census Bureau released manufacturing statistics from its 2012 Economic Census at state, metro area and county levels, as well as for cities and towns.
2014 Population Estimates available on American FactFinder
January 22, 2015
2014 U.S. and State Population Estimates are now available on American FactFinder and Monthly Population Estimates to Jan. 1, 2015.
Educational Attainment in the United States: 2014
January 20, 2015
This table package provides statistics on academic achievement by demographic characteristics, such as age, sex and Hispanic origin.
2014 CPS ASEC Research Files
January 13, 2015
The 2014 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement included redesigned questions for income and health insurance coverage.
Improved Search and QuickFacts Enhance Census Bureau’s Website
January 06, 2015
As a direct result of customer feedback, the Census Bureau recently updated two key tools on census.gov with new features to make accessing statistics easier.
2020 Census Quarterly Program Management Review Webcast
January 05, 2015
The review will focus on development of 2020 Census Concept of Operations, results from the 2014 Census Test, 2015 testing status and testing planned for 2016.
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