March 23, 2007
Headline News
Census Bureau Revises 2004 and 2005 Health Insurance Coverage Estimates. (Released March 23, 2007)
Arizona's Maricopa Leads Counties in Population Growth Since Census 2000. (Released March 22, 2007)
Privately-Owned Housing Starts in February 2007 Were at a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 1,525,000. (Released March 20, 2007)
Earnings Gap Highlighted by Census Bureau Data on Educational Attainment. (Released March 15, 2007)
Facts for Features: Mother's Day (May 13, 2007). (Released March 14, 2007)
U.S. Retail and Food Service Sales for February Reached $370.5 Billion, an Increase of 0.1 Percent From the Previous Month. (Released March 13, 2007)
U.S. Total Business Sales for January Were $1,057.8 Billion, Down 0.7 Percent From Last Month. (Released March 13, 2007)
Census Bureau Names New Regional Director in Denver. (Released March 12, 2007)
January 2007 Sales of Merchant Wholesalers Were $333.4 Billion, Down 0.9 Percent From Last Month. (Released March 9, 2007)
The Nation's International Deficit in Goods and Services Decreased to $59.1 Billion in January From $61.5 Billion (Revised) in December, as Exports Increased and Imports Decreased. (Released March 9, 2007)
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Understanding Federal Statistics (UFS) is a four-day, computer-based workshop at the Graduate School, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington, DC. Openings are available for the October 2007 workshop. Visit our web site for registration information.
Fact of the Day
Capital Expenditures
The Census Bureau's Annual Capital Expenditures: 2005 report provides timely information on capital investment in structures and equipment by nonfarm business. Among business sectors for companies with employees, during calendar year 2005 the manufacturing sector led the way in capital expenditures with 165.2 billion in spending. Following closely was Finance and insurance with 161.6 billion. Next was the Real estate and rental and leasing area with 103.2 billion in capital expenditures. Find more details at the Annual Capital Expenditures home page.
Hot Tip
Online Version of CPU
For the email subscribers to this newsletter, don't overlook the fact that a more extensive version of this newsletter exists online. This site allows the user to quickly access a previous newsletter from a particular month or year. In addition, the different categories of the newsletter, for example, "Fact of the Day," "Hot Tip," "Headline News," etc, can be listed quickly by date. It's a handy all-in-one site for organizing the Census Product Update!
Recently Released
Population
County and Puerto Rico Municipio Population Estimates: July 1, 2006. Internet tables showing population estimates, rankings and components of change for the nation's 3,141 counties and county equivalents since Census 2000 and up to July 1, 2006.
Earnings Gap Highlighted by Census Bureau Data on Educational Attainment. Read more in Educational Attainment in the United States: 2006. Detailed tables from the 2006 Current Population Survey's Annual Social and Economic supplement, which is conducted in February, March, and April at about 100,000 addresses nationwide.
Latest Economic Indicators
US International Trade in Goods and Services: January 2007. Press release showing monthly exports, general imports (including data by country), and limited data on imports for consumption.
Monthly Wholesale Trade: January 2007. Press release showing estimates for sales, inventories on a non-LIFO ("last in-first out") basis, and stock-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers by three-digit major kind-of-business groups.
Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services: February 2007. Press release presenting advance monthly estimates of retail store sales by kind-of-business groups. Report includes seasonally adjusted estimates and percentage changes for major kind-of-business groups.
Manufacturing and Trade: Inventories and Sales: January 2007. Press release showing sales, inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios for the combined domestic activities of retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers.
Quarterly Services Survey: 4th Quarter 2006. Press release showing quarterly estimates of total operating revenue and the percentage of revenue by class of customer for the services industries.
Housing Starts and Building Permits: February 2007. Press release showing data for housing starts, completions, and building permits.
Governments
2006 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Employment and Payroll. Annual estimates on how many people are employed by state and local governments - from state-owned alcoholic beverage stores to law enforcement officers to higher education - and the payroll of these governments. Summary data are provided for each state.
OMB Announcements
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has an online site to publish notices and rules from federal agencies on their programs. Many notices invite public comment. Below are some recent OMB postings dealing with the programs and activities of the Census Bureau:
- Census Advisory Committee of Professional Associations (Posted March 12, 2007).
- Quarterly Financial Report (Posted March 6, 2007). Written comments due on or before May 7, 2007.
- Census Coverage Measurement Housing Unit Followup Operation (Posted January 30, 2007). Written comments due on or before April 2, 2007.
- 2008 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (Posted January 30, 2007). Written comments due on or before April 2, 2007.
- 2008 Census Dress Rehearsal (Posted January 30, 2007). Written comments due on or before April 2, 2007.
- Privacy Act of 1974: System of Records (Posted January 17, 2007).
Reference and Compendia
Facts for Features. Collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas commemorate anniversaries or observances or provide background information for topics in the news:
Facts for Features: Cinco de Mayo
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May)
Facts for Features: Mother's Day (May 13, 2007)
Facts for Features: Irish-American Heritage Month (March)
and St. Patrick's Day (March 17) 2007
Women's History Month (March 2007)
Facts for Features: Black History Month (February 2007)
Upcoming Releases
Population
2006 Metropolitan and Micropolitan Area Population Estimates. Internet tables showing population estimates and rankings of change for the nation's 361 metro and 577 micro areas between April 1, 2000, and July 1, 2006.
Families and Living Arrangements: 2006. Internet tables from the Current Population Survey showing national data by race and Hispanic origin on marital status and household size and composition. The tables also include information on topics such as "stay-at-home" parents and health insurance coverage of children.
Extended Measures of Well-Being: Living Conditions in the United States, 2003. Internet files and PDF report providing national measures from the Survey of Income and Program Participation. Covers five broad domains, including possession of appliances and electronic goods (such as cellular telephones); housing conditions; neighborhoods and community services; ability to pay bills and buy groceries; and expectations of getting help from friends, families, and communities.
International Data Base Update: 2006. Internet files showing demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration, and population growth for 228 countries and areas of the world. Includes current estimates and moving population pyramids that project age and sex distribution to 2050.
The Effect of Taxes and Transfers on Income and Poverty in the United States: 2005. Internet files and PDF report examining how income distributions change when the definition of income is varied to reflect the inclusion or exclusion of different components (such as Social Security, food stamps and income taxes).
Economic Indicators
New Residential Sales: February 2007. Press release reporting new one-family houses sold and for sale. Includes sales prices, months on the market, and stage of construction. Scheduled for release March 26, 2007.
Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufactures' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: February 2007. Press release showing advance information on key business indicators. Scheduled for release March 28, 2007.
Construction Spending (Put-in-Place): February 2007. Press release showing estimates of the value of total new construction put-in-place by type of construction (residential and non-residential), annual value, and by type of owner (private and public). Scheduled for release March 30, 2007.
Quarterly Financial Report: Manufacturing, Mining, and Wholesale Trade: 4th Quarter. Press release showing up-to-date aggregate statistics on U.S. manufacturing, mining, and wholesale trade corporations. Scheduled for release April 3, 2007.
Quarterly Financial Report for Retail Trade: 4th Quarter. Press release shows second quarter sales of large retail trade corporations. Includes large U.S. retailers' after-tax profits. Scheduled for release April 3, 2007.
Manufacturer's Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: February 2007. Press release showing information on key business indicators. Shows revised durable goods totals, in addition to nondurable goods manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders. Scheduled for release April 4, 2007.
Monthly Wholesale Trade: February 2007. Press release showing estimates for sales, inventories on a non-LIFO ("last in-first out") basis, and stock-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers by three-digit major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release April 6, 2007
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: February 2007. Press release showing monthly exports, general imports (including data by country), and limited data on imports for consumption. Scheduled for release April 13, 2007.
March 08, 2007
Headline News
Unauthorized Release Of Limited Household Data On Census Bureau Web Site. (Released March 7, 2007)
Facts for Features: *Special Edition* Cinco de Mayo. (Released March 6, 2007)
New Orders for Manufactured Goods in January Decreased $22.9 Billion or 5.6 Percent to $383.1 Billion. (Released March 6, 2007)
2006 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Employment and Payroll. (Released March 5, 2007)
Facts for Features: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2007. (Released March 1, 2007)
Facts for Features: Older Americans Month: May 2007. (Released March 1, 2007)
Total Construction Activity for January 2007 ($1,180.2 Billion) Was 0.8 Percent Below the Revised December 2006 ($1,189.3 Billion) Figure. (Released March 1, 2007)
Sales of New One-Family Houses in January 2007 Were at a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 937,000. This Is 16.6 Percent Below the Revised December 2006 Figure of 1,123,000. (Released February 28, 2007)
New Orders for Manufactured Durable Goods in January Decreased $17.1 Billion or 7.8 Percent to $203.9 Billion. (Released February 27, 2007)
Sign Up Early!
Accessing Census Bureau Information About American Indians and Alaska Natives is a one-day computer-based workshop specially designed to teach attendees how to access Census Bureau data as it relates specifically to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Classes are available on May 10 and August 16, 2007. Class size is limited, so register early.
Understanding Federal Statistics (UFS) is a four-day, computer-based workshop at the Graduate School, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington, DC. Openings are available for June and October 2007 workshops. Visit our web site for registration information.
Fact of the Day
March is Women's History Month
National Women's History Month's roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women's Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn't until 1981 that Congress established National Women's History Week during the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. Every year since, Congress has passed a resolution for Women's History Month, and the president has issued a proclamation. For interesting facts about women, check out our Facts for Features: Women's History Month.
Hot Tip
State and Local Government Employment and Payroll
Ever wonder how many people are employed by state and local governments - from state-owned alcoholic beverage stores to law enforcement officers to higher education - and the payroll of these governments? The 2006 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Employment and Payroll has the data you are looking for. This survey measures the number of State, Local and Federal civilian government employees and their gross payrolls and provides data on full-time and part-time employment, part-time hours worked, full-time equivalent employment, and payroll statistics by governmental function.
Recently Released
Population
American Community Survey Reports Present Portrait of Racial and Ethnic Population Groups. Three reports provide information on a number of characteristics such as; education, household type, income, commuting, etc. Data are presented in tables, figures, and maps. In addition, the Asian and Hispanic reports present data for select groups (Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese for Asians; Guatemalans, Hondurans, Salvadorans, Colombians, Ecuadorians, and Peruvians for Hispanics). Two additional reports on the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population, and the American Indian and Alaska Native population will be released later this year.
The American Community -- Hispanics: 2004 (PDF - 1 MB)
The American Community -- Blacks: 2004 (PDF - 916 KB)
The American Community -- Asians: 2004 (PDF - 1 MB)
Latest Economic Indicators
Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: January 2007. Press release showing advance information on key business indicators.
New Residential Sales: January 2007. Press release reporting new one-family houses sold and for sale. Includes sales prices, months on the market, and stage of construction.
Construction Spending (Put-in-Place): January 2007. Press release showing estimates of the value of total new construction put-in-place by type of construction (residential and non-residential), annual value, and by type of owner (private and public).
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: January 2007. Press release showing information on key business indicators. Shows revised durable goods totals, in addition to nondurable goods manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders.
Economic Census and Surveys
Capital Spending Up 10 Percent, Reaches $1.1 Trillion. Read more in Annual Capital Expenditures Survey: 2005. Available online in PDF format or in spreadsheet format (spreadsheets are not fully annotated, please see PDF for full annotation). The Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) is part of a comprehensive program designed to provide more detailed and timely information on capital investment in structures and equipment by nonfarm businesses. The survey is based on a sample of approximately 46,000 companies with employees and approximately 15,000 companies without employees.
Housing
How Fast Are Apartments Being Rented or Purchased? Find out in Market Absorption of Apartments Third Quarter 2006 Absorptions, Completions in Second Quarter 2006. Available online in PDF or as print-on-demand report from the Customer Services Center. Shows data for the United States and regions concerning the rate at which non-subsidized, privately financed, unfurnished units in buildings with five or more units are rented or sold (that is, absorbed) after completion.
Geography
2006 First Edition TIGER/Line Files Released on Disc! The 2006 First Edition TIGER/Line files are now available for sale on DVD-ROM, or CD-ROM format. For ordering information, please see our catalog. On the catalog, click "Geography," then "TIGER/Line files." These files are also downloadable free from the TIGER/Line web site. NOTE: We expect the Second Edition TIGER/Line files (free downloadable files online) to be available on the website within several weeks. The disc version of the Second Edition will be available at a later point.
Governments
2006 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Employment and Payroll. Annual estimates on how many people are employed by state and local governments - from state-owned alcoholic beverage stores to law enforcement officers to higher education - and the payroll of these governments. Summary data are provided for each state.
OMB Announcements
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has an online site to publish notices and rules from federal agencies on their programs. Many notices invite public comment. Below are some recent OMB postings dealing with the programs and activities of the Census Bureau:
- Quarterly Financial Report (Posted March 6, 2007). Written comments due on or before May 7, 2007.
- Census Coverage Measurement Housing Unit Followup Operation (Posted January 30, 2007). Written comments due on or before April 2, 2007. 2008 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (Posted January 30, 2007). Written comments due on or before April 2, 2007.
- 2008 Census Dress Rehearsal (Posted January 30, 2007). Written comments due on or before April 2, 2007.
- Privacy Act of 1974: System of Records (Posted January 17, 2007).
- Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals (Posted January 4, 2007). Written comments due on or before March 5, 2007.
Local Employment Dynamics
Quarterly Workforce Indicators Now Available on DVD! A complete set of 2005 Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) (including employment, job creation, wages, and worker turnover) for 37 partner states under the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) partnership is now available on multiple DVDs from the Census Bureau. The QWI are built upon Unemployment Insurance wage records and state Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages data, covering over 75% of total wage and salary civilian jobs. To order the DVD (product ID, V1-E05-QWI1-27-US1, $400), call (301) 763-INFO (4636), or order directly through our catalog (click "Business," then "Local Employment Dynamics").
Reference and Compendia
Facts for Features. Collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas commemorate anniversaries or observances or provide background information for topics in the news:
Facts for Features: Irish-American Heritage Month (March)
and St. Patrick's Day (March 17) 2007
Facts for Features: Black History Month: February 2007
Women's History Month: March 2007
Facts for Features: Cinco de Mayo
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May)
Upcoming Releases
Population
County and Puerto Rico Municipio Population Estimates: July 1, 2006. Internet tables showing population estimates, rankings and components of change for the nation's 3,141 counties and county equivalents since Census 2000 and up to July 1, 2006.
Families and Living Arrangements: 2006. Internet tables from the Current Population Survey showing national data by race and Hispanic origin on marital status and household size and composition. The tables also include information on topics such as "stay-at-home" parents and health insurance coverage of children.
Extended Measures of Well-Being: Living Conditions in the United States, 2003. Internet files and PDF report providing national measures from the Survey of Income and Program Participation. Covers five broad domains, including possession of appliances and electronic goods (such as cellular telephones); housing conditions; neighborhoods and community services; ability to pay bills and buy groceries; and expectations of getting help from friends, families, and communities.
International Data Base Update: 2006. Internet files showing demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration, and population growth for 228 countries and areas of the world. Includes current estimates and moving population pyramids that project age and sex distribution to 2050.
The Effect of Taxes and Transfers on Income and Poverty in the United States: 2005. Internet files and PDF report examining how income distributions change when the definition of income is varied to reflect the inclusion or exclusion of different components (such as Social Security, food stamps and income taxes).
Economic Indicators
US International Trade in Goods and Services: January 2007. Press release showing monthly exports, general imports (including data by country), and limited data on imports for consumption. Scheduled for release March 9, 2007.
Monthly Wholesale Trade: January 2007. Press release showing estimates for sales, inventories on a non-LIFO ("last in-first out") basis, and stock-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers by three-digit major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release March 9, 2007.
Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services: February 2007. Press release presenting advance monthly estimates of retail store sales by kind-of-business groups. Report includes seasonally adjusted estimates and percentage changes for major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release March 13, 2007.
Manufacturing and Trade: Inventories and Sales: January 2007. Press release showing sales, inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios for the combined domestic activities of retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Scheduled for release March 13, 2007.
Quarterly Services Survey: 4th Quarter 2006. Press release showing quarterly estimates of total operating revenue and the percentage of revenue by class of customer for the services industries. Scheduled for release March 14, 2007.
Housing Starts and Building Permits: February 2007. Press release showing data for housing starts, completions, and building permits. Scheduled for release March 20, 2007.
Reference and Compendia
Facts for Features: Mother's Day (May 13, 2007). Fact sheet presenting economic and demographic information related to this observance.
