Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the first Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) for Puerto Rico. These new estimates are an expansion of the CRE first launched in 2020. CRE provide an easily understood metric for a community’s capacity to withstand and recover from a disaster such as a hurricane or hazardous event. Using Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) restricted microdata and small area estimation methods, the experimental estimates measure social vulnerability to disasters at the state/commonwealth, municipio and census tract geographic levels. The CRE for Puerto Rico will come with an interactive mapping tool. (Tentatively scheduled for release June 7.)

Deadline to Submit Cases for the 2020 Post-Census Group Quarters Review Program Is Approaching

Tribal, state and local governments have four more weeks to submit a request to the U.S. Census Bureau to review their official 2020 Census group quarters population counts. This one-time initiative is known as the 2020 Post-Census Group Quarters Review Program (PCGQR). The deadline for submitting a case is June 30. (The 2020 PCGQR is distinct from the 2020 Census Count Question Resolution (CQR) operation. CQR’s submission deadline is also June 30.)

State Level Geographic Mobility and Place of Birth Data

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new geographic mobility and place of birth data at the state level. These data come from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS). The one-year state-to-state migration flows table will provide estimates of the number of people moving between origin and destination geographies. The 2021 place of birth table package will show estimates for state of current residence by area of birth. (Scheduled for release June 8.)

School Enrollment Report

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new report that examines school enrollment in 2021 and changes in enrollment patterns from prior years using statistics from American Community Survey. The report details enrollment from pre-school through college. It includes public and private schools as well as homeschooling. (Scheduled for release June 8.)

Employment and Labor Force Characteristics of Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Married Householders and Their Spouses

The Census Bureau will release an updated table package, Employment and Labor Force Characteristics for Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Married Householders and Their Spouses, with statistics from the 2021 American Community Survey. Data are available at the national and state levels and for 15 selected metropolitan areas. Statistics include key employment, labor force and work status statistics broken down by race and Hispanic origin for same-sex and opposite-sex spouses. (Tentatively scheduled for release in June.)

Selected Population Tables and American Indian and Alaska Native Tables Webinar and Embargo

The U.S. Census Bureau will host a webinar in advance of the embargoed release of Selected Population and American Indian and Alaska Native tables. The webinar (June 8 at 2 pm ET) will go over what’s covered in the release as well as where to find the data on data.census.gov. The data tables are set to be embargoed beginning June 13 at 10 am ET for public release June 15. The data tables are released approximately every five years and provide the most detail for groups that are not published in the standard ACS 5-year estimates. This is the third time the Census Bureau has released these detailed 5-year ACS estimates. (Scheduled for release June 15.)

Vintage 2022 Population Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin and for Puerto Rico Commonwealth and its Municipios by Age and Sex

The U.S. Census Bureau will release Vintage 2022 population estimates by demographic characteristics June 22. Internet tables and detailed downloadable files will show annual population estimates for the nation, states and counties by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, and for Puerto Rico Commonwealth and its municipios by age and sex between April 1, 2020 and July 1, 2022. (Scheduled for embargo starting June 20, for public release June 22.)

New Survey of Income and Program Participation Data Available

Bureau will release new data from the 2022 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). The SIPP is a longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information about income and assistance program participation of individuals and households in the United States. The survey collects data and measures change in characteristics like economic well-being, family dynamics, education, assets, health insurance, child care and food security. The Wealth of Households: 2021 (Brief) detailed program receipt data tables and related content will also be released. (Scheduled for release June 27.)

Household Pulse Survey

The Census Bureau has begun collecting data from schools for the new School Pulse Panel (SPP) as part of efforts to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and staff in U.S. public schools. The SPP, sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics, collects data on instructional mode offered, learning loss mitigation strategies, staffing levels, safe and healthy school mitigation strategies, use of technology and more. To learn more, visit the School Pulse Panel webpage.

School Pulse Panel

The Census Bureau has begun collecting data from schools for the new School Pulse Panel (SPP) as part of efforts to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and staff in U.S. public schools. The SPP, sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics, collects data on instructional mode offered, learning loss mitigation strategies, staffing levels, safe and healthy school mitigation strategies, use of technology and more. To learn more, visit the School Pulse Panel webpage.

2022 Economic Census Data Collection is Still Ongoing

Data collection for the 2022 Economic Census began in January and has continued over the past few months. Though the official due date of March 15 has passed, we are still collecting responses. Data from the economic census serve as the foundation for the gross domestic product and other leading economic indicators for the nation. Trade associations, economic development agencies, governments and individual businesses also use the data to inform decisions and policies. By completing the economic census, companies contribute to a wealth of valuable data that can help grow their business. 

2021 State and Local Government Finances

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a summary brief on the Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll from the 2022 Census of Governments (CoG). The CoG is the most comprehensive, comparable and precise measure of public sector activity within the U.S. economy. It’s conducted every five years and comprised of over 90,000 government organizations. Additional data products from the 2022 Census of Governments will be released later this year and into 2024. (Scheduled for release June 14.)

2022 Census of Governments, Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a summary brief on the Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll from the 2022 Census of Governments (CoG). The CoG is the most comprehensive, comparable and precise measure of public sector activity within the U.S. economy. It’s conducted every five years and comprised of over 90,000 government organizations. Additional data products from the 2022 Census of Governments will be released later this year and into 2024. (Scheduled for release June 14.)

Using Census Data and Quarterly Wage Files to Analyze the COVID Recession and Recovery

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership in collaboration with the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute presents, “Using Census Data and Quarterly Wage Files to Analyze the COVID Recession and Recovery.”  The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a period of swift and deep labor market disruption and uneven recovery that varied by industry and community. This presentation begins with a high-level overview of impacts of the recession and recovery in Washington, D.C., using standard measures of the labor market – the unemployment rate and nonfarm employment. LEHD products were particularly valuable for adding insights on the connection between employment (jobs) and characteristics of people employed in different industries by exploring selected industry employment patterns to determine how different communities were impacted. (Scheduled for release June 21.)

New Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Partners

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the names of new data partners in the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) experimental data product. PSEO tabulations show earnings and employment outcomes for graduates of U.S. post-secondary institutions and are generated by linking graduate transcript records to Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics wage data. This offers prospective students a comprehensive assessment tool to find out how much they could potentially earn by degree and institution. The Census Bureau conducts the PSEO in cooperation with higher education institutional systems to examine college degree attainment and graduate earnings. (Scheduled for release June 29.)

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Housing and Real Estate

Census Bureau subject matter experts will present data available from economic and demographic sources, showing the different types of business data available from residential construction programs and demographic characteristics from the American Community Survey. Learn how to find key data and crucial information while discovering gems and resources connected to housing and real estate statistics. There will be an opportunity to connect with our experts via live chat and during the Q&A segment of the webinar. This webinar is part 3 of 6 in a series to help data users discover Census Bureau data related to people, places and the economy. (Schedule for June 29.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. BTOS experimental data products are representative of all single-location employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely data for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and available by sector, state and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas.

Monthly Business Formation Statistics

Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide timely and high-frequency data on business applications and employer business formations monthly. The data are available at the state, regional and national level and by industry sector at the national level. The next monthly BFS release is June 20 and will include May 2023 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov). 

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting U.S. Census Bureau statistics that relate to current events, observances, holidays and anniversaries. The story ideas are intended to assist the media in story mining and producing content for their respective audiences. 

• Multiracial Heritage Week: June 7-14, 2023 
• Philippines Independence Day (1898): June 12, 2023 
• Certified Nursing Assistants Week (Nursing Assistants Day: June 17): June 15 – 21, 2023 
• Father’s Day: June 18, 2023 
• Juneteenth (1865): June 19, 2023 
• West Virginia 160th Anniversary of Statehood (1863): June 20, 2023 
• New Hampshire 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): June 21, 2023 
• Summer 2023: June 21-September 22, 2023 
• Virginia 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): June 25, 2023

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By the Numbers: Join us as we shine a spotlight on observances, anniversaries and historical events for April, May, and June. Celebrate your state’s birthday with Fun Facts. Explore Census Bureau data through audio, video, infographics and more that we invite you to share.  

Coming up in our spotlight:  Coming up in our spotlight:

• Notable observances  
• Four things to know   
• Learn how to access and use Census Bureau data with Census Academy  
• A celebration of several state anniversaries  

Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC) and Demographic Profile 

May 25 — These 2020 Census data products provide demographic and housing characteristics of local communities. The final list of tables, table shells and lowest level of geography by table for the DHC and Demographic Profile are available in the 2020 Census DHC and Demographic Profile Data Table Guide. The technical documentation is available on the Decennial Census Technical Documentation webpage. 

Census Bureau Announces Phase 1 Winners for First-Of-Its-Kind Venture Fund on Supply Chain Data

May 10 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced the winners of the first phase of the StatVentures Supply Chain Challenge. StatVentures is a pioneering initiative of Census Open Innovation Labs (COIL) aimed at enhancing data collection methods through new technologies and outside collaborations.

2021 ZIP Code Business Patterns

May 25 — The ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) annual series release provides 2021 economic data at the ZIP code level. ZBP data include the number of establishments at the employment-size class by industry level (2- through 6-digit NAICS). ZBP data also includes the number of establishments, employment during the week including March 12, and first-quarter and annual payroll at the total for all sectors level NAICS 00

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Emergency Management

May 25 — Census Bureau subject matter experts presented data available from both economic and demographic sources. You will learn about business and demographic programs along with resources available to understand the landscape of the community. The session includes live demonstrations on how to find local data that are key to help plan, prepare and recover when emergencies occur. There is an opportunity to connect with our experts via live chat and during the Q&A segment of the webinar. This webinar is part 2 of 6 in a series to help data users discover Census Bureau data related to people, places and the economy.

2021 E-Stats Report

May 25 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a data visualization that summarizes 2021 e-commerce statistics on shipments, sales and revenues from key sectors of the economy: manufacturing, wholesale, services and retail. Prior releases of e-commerce statistics are available for the nation dating back to 1998. The estimates in this data visualization are based on data collected from separate surveys: the 2021 Annual Survey of Manufactures, the 2021 Annual Wholesale Trade Survey, the 2021 Service Annual Survey, and the 2021 Annual Retail Trade Survey. Measures of total economic activity and e-commerce are presented in this data visualization to provide a broad perspective of e-commerce activity across several sectors. 

The Fourth of July 

June 1 — On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked with fireworks, parades, red, white and blue flags and backyard barbecues across the country.

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2023 

March 3 — Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month began 25 years ago to recognize the growing contributions of these populations to our nation. To help celebrate, we have a host of demographic and economic statistical information about the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander populations. 

America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new and inviting way. We feature stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness and the population. New stories include:

• Nearly a Third Reporting Two or More Races Were Under 18 in 2020 (June 1)
• Census Bureau Unveils Unique, Interactive Building Permit Tool (May 31)
• 2020 Census: 1 in 6 People in the United States Were 65 and Over (May 25)
• An Aging U.S. Population With Fewer Children in 2020 (May 25)
• Family Households Still the Majority (May 25)
• Hispanic Population is Younger But Aging Faster (Spanish) (May 25)
• See a Vacant Home? It May Not be For Sale or Rent (May 25)
• Share of U.S. Coupled Households Declined in 2020 (May 25)
• Persistent Poverty: Identifying Areas With Long-Term High Poverty (May 22)
• Large Cities No Longer the Biggest Population Losers (May 18)

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting U.S. Census Bureau statistics that relate to current events, observances, holidays and anniversaries. The story ideas are intended to assist the media in story mining and producing content for their respective audiences.

• 76th Tony Awards (theater): June 11, 2023
• Day of Portugal (1580): June 10, 2023
• National Cheese Day: June 4, 2023
• Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30, 2023
• American Housing Month: June 2023
• Great Outdoors Month: June 2023
• LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: June 2023
• National Caribbean-American Heritage Month: June 2023
  
• National Dairy Month: June 2023
• National Ocean Month: June 2023
• Memorial Day: May 29, 2023
• Wisconsin 175th Anniversary of Statehood (1848): May 29, 2023
• South Carolina 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): May 23, 2023
• National Maritime Day: May 22, 2023
• Waitstaff Day: May 21, 2023
• World Trade Month and Week: May and May 21-27, 2023
• National Bike Month: May 2023
• Older Americans Month: May 2023

Age Heaping in the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC)

Written by: Eric Jensen, Senior Advisor for Population Estimates and Coverage Measurement; Andrew Roberts, Chief of the Sex and Age Statistics Branch; Luke Rogers, Senior Advisor for Estimates Development and Improvement — May 25 — Most people know their own birthday, and even the date of birth for their immediate family members, but what about their roommate’s or neighbor’s age and date of birth? When people do not know someone’s exact age, they often guess ages that end in 0 or 5. For example, they are more likely to say that someone is 45 or 50 rather than 46 or 49. Demographers refer to this as “age heaping,” and it is a common issue with a census or a survey where people are allowed to report for another household member or even a neighbor.

Examining the Racial and Ethnic Diversity of Adults and Children

Written by: Angelica Menchaca, Bev Pratt, Eric Jensen, and Nicholas Jones, Population Division — May 22 — The 2020 Census shows the overall U.S. population in 2020 was more racially and ethnically diverse than it was a decade earlier. But how racially and ethnically diverse were different age groups within the population?

Valuable New Datasets on Race and Ethnicity From the U.S. Census Bureau

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director — May 22 — During my tenure as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, I have met with hundreds of users of Census Bureau data across America including partners, state, local and tribal government officials, community groups and businesses. I appreciate their willingness to engage in a two-way flow of ideas, suggestions and concerns —and listened carefully to what they said. A key message that emerged was the need for more relevant data that better captures their local experience and reflects the rich diversity of their communities and neighbors.

Providing Users With Accessible Data

Written by: Dr. Ron Jarmin, Deputy Director — May 19 — Many people associate the U.S. Census Bureau with the decennial census, the once-a- decade count of every person living in the United States. But that’s not all we do. The Census Bureau conducts more than 130 censuses and surveys each year. The American Community Survey (ACS) is one of those surveys and its data reflect what our communities look like, how they have changed and how those changes impact our daily lives. Its data, along with data collected from our other surveys, also affect where and when new roads, schools, after-school programs or hospitals are specifically placed in our communities.

Emergency Management/Disaster Resources

When major disasters strike, visit our Emergency Management webpage for demographic and economic data on impacted areas. Each disaster will include data from our key emergency management tools: OnTheMap for Emergency Management, Community Resilience Estimates, Census Business Builder: Regional Analyst Edition and other useful resources.

Learn What Surveys Are Being Conducted in Your Community

Discover which of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 130-plus annual surveys are being conducted in your community. In a variety of surveys and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790, the Census Bureau provides official information about America’s people, businesses, industries and institutions. Learn more about surveys currently being conducted in each Census Bureau region:

• Atlanta
• Chicago
• Denver
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Philadelphia

Listed below are a few of the U.S. Census Bureau’s interactive applications used to access statistics from our 130-plus annual surveys. A complete list can be accessed on the Census Bureau’s Data Tools and Apps webpage.

2020 Census Response Rate Map

Are you curious about how many people in your community are responding to the 2020 Census? Stay up to date with a map of response rates from across the U.S.

Community Resilience Estimates

The Census Bureau’s CRE provide an easily understood metric for how at-risk every neighborhood in the United States is to the impacts of COVID-19.

Opportunity Atlas 

Which neighborhoods in America offer children the best chance to rise out of poverty?

Census Bureau Training Opportunities

Webinars are available on a regular basis to help the public access and use U.S. Census Bureau statistics. These free sessions, which are 60 to 90 minutes each, show users how to navigate Census Bureau databases and mapping tools and find demographic and economic statistics at the local or national level. Descriptions of upcoming sessions are available on our Census Academy page. Login details are provided at least one week before a webinar.

• Respondiendo el Censo Económico en Puerto Rico (EN ESPAÑOL) (miercoles, 7 de junio del, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Finding Data for the 5 Race Categories (Thursday, June 8, 2-3:30 p.m., ET)
• 2017-2021 AIAN and Selected Population Tables Pre-Release (Thursday, June 8, 2-3:30 p.m., ET)
• DECCS Registration 101 Refresher (Thursday, June 15, 2-3 p.m., ET)
• Using Quarterly Wage Files to Analyze the COVID Recession and Recovery (Wednesday, June 21, 1:30-3:00 p. m. ET)
• Where Do College Graduates Go? Exploring the PSEO Explorer Tool (Thursday, June 22, 2-3:30 p.m., ET)
• Long Term Own and Dynamic Complementarity Effects of the WIC Program (Wednesday, June 28, 1-2 p. m. ET)
• Exploring Census Data: Housing & Real Estate (Thursday, June 29, 2-3 p.m. ET)

Archived Training Resources

Visit the Census Bureau’s Educational Resource Library for previously recorded, free training available at your convenience. The library includes presentations, recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.

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