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Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day
The U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population will be 334,233,854 on January 1, 2023.
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Nation’s Urban and Rural Populations Shift Following 2020 Census
The nation's urban population increased by 6.4% between 2010 and 2020 based on 2020 Census data and a change in the way urban areas are defined.
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Growth in U.S. Population Shows Early Indication of Recovery Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. resident population increased by 0.4%, or 1,256,003, to 333,287,557 in 2022, according to the 2022 national and state population estimates.
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School Enrollment Rises Slightly in 2021
The enrollment rate at U.S. schools rose slightly between 2020 and 2021, as approximately 1% more people under age 35 enrolled in school.
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Census Bureau Releases Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for States, Counties and School Districts
The median estimated poverty rate for school-age children in all U.S. school districts in 2021 was 14.5%, according to data released today by the Census Bureau.
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Census Bureau Releases 2021 Rental Housing Finance Survey Public Use Files
Today the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released new public use files for the 2021 RHFS.
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More Than 19 Million Renters Burdened by Housing Costs
Over 40% (19 million) of renter households spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs during the 2017-2021 period according to new ACS estimates.
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Census Business Builder Revamped in Version 5.0
Census Business Builder version 5.0 combines the Regional Analyst Edition and the Small Business Edition into a single, convenient tool.
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States With the Highest Percentage of Vacant Housing Units
A new report showing the housing market tightened significantly after the 2009 foreclosure crisis, absorbing much of the excess vacancy it created.
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Census Bureau Releases New Report on Health Insurance by Race and Hispanic Origin
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a brief on health insurance coverage and the rate of uninsured in the United States by race and Hispanic origin.
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Census Bureau Releases New Estimates on America’s Families and Living Arrangements
The U.S. Census Bureau today released estimates showing there were 10.9 million one-parent family groups with a child under the age of 18 in 2022.
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Census Bureau Releases New Data on Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new estimates on the characteristics of employer businesses.
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Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economical Supplement Now Available by Sex for Race, Hispanic Origin and Foreign-Born Populations
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new tables from the 2020 and 2021 Current Population Survey (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
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Veterans Day 2022: November 11
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.
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American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2022
The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.
Press Release
New Income and Poverty Reports Released From 2021 American Community Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau released new income and poverty briefs from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), 1-year estimates and years prior.
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Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
September 1968: Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week.
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Census Bureau Releases Results of Post-Enumeration Survey for Puerto Rico From 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau today released estimates of net coverage error and components of coverage for Puerto Rico from the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES).
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Census Bureau to Release 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey Results for Puerto Rico and Housing Units
These results will provide insight into the quality of the 2020 Census counts for the Puerto Rico population and housing units.
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Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26, 2022
July 26, 1990: President George H. W. Bush signed into law the American with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
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Enhancements to the Census Address Geocoding Tool Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau released the newly designed cloud-based Census Geocoder web application that allows for faster and more efficient processing times.
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Fastest-Growing Cities Are Still in the West and South
According to new population estimates, populations of cities and towns in the South and West regions of the United States still experienced the most growth.
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2020 Undercount and Overcount Rates
The 2020 Census estimated undercount and overcount rates by state and the District of Columbia from the PES. Additional languages available.
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Census Bureau Releases Digital Equity Act Population Viewer
An interactive collection of maps that highlight various demographics and broadband internet availability and adoption by state.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2022
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
Press Release
New Statistics Available From the 2016-2020 American Community Survey
The Census Bureau determined the standard, full suite of 2016-2020 ACS 5-year data are fit for public release, government and business uses.
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Women’s History Month: March 2022
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.
Director's Blog
Thinking Differently About Perpetuating Excellence
It’s been a busy few weeks since my swearing-in as the 26th director of the U.S. Census Bureau! I’ve enjoyed a four-week tenure and continue to be in “learning mode.”
Facts for Features & Special Editions
National Black (African American) History Month: February 2022
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.
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