The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2023. These products are listed in the Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year.

2020 Census

Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data Available for 118th Congress

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2020 Census 118th Congressional District Summary File. The tables in the file include data previously released as part of the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File that have been updated for the current (118th) congressional districts and 2022 state legislative districts in effect for the November 2022 elections. (Scheduled for release August 31.)

Housing Characteristics: 2020

This brief provides an overview of homeownership, renters, vacant housing and other 2020 Census housing statistics previously released through data about homeownership by the age, race and ethnicity of the householder. The map provides national, state, core-based statistical area (CBSA) and county data. It also includes data from the 2010 Census for comparison. (Tentatively scheduled for release in August.)

American Community Survey

2022 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates

The 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates are scheduled to be released Thursday, September 14, 2023. These data will be available for the nation, states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, congressional districts, metropolitan areas, and counties and places with a population of 65,000 or more. These estimates include language spoken at home, educational attainment, commute to work, employment, mortgage status and rent, income, poverty and health insurance coverage. There will also be a webinar on Thursday, September 7, at 2 p.m. EDT explaining how to access data and online resources related to this release. Embargo subscribers can access these statistics beginning at 10 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, September 12. (Scheduled for release at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, September 14.)

Demographic

2021 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new microdata from the 2021 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYCHVS). Detailed data from the survey cover many characteristics of the city’s housing market, including characteristics of its households, housing stock, neighborhoods and population. The rental vacancy rate is the primary focus of the survey because that value is crucial to the current rent regulation laws. Other important survey data include rent regulatory status, structural conditions, unit maintenance, neighborhood conditions, monthly rent, utility costs and much more about housing and households in New York City. The survey is sponsored by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and is typically conducted every 3 years. (Scheduled for release August 22.)

Current Population Survey Data Tables for Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin, and the Older and Foreign-Born Populations

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new data tables from the 2022 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement. These tables provide information on marital status, educational attainment, employment status, occupation, earnings, and other social and economic statistics by age and sex and Hispanic origin, and for the Asian alone, Asian alone or in combination, Black alone, Black alone or in combination, older and foreign-born populations. (Scheduled for release August 29.)

Income in the United States: 2022

The Census Bureau will announce the nation’s annual estimates on income, earnings and inequality to evaluate national economic trends and their effect on the well-being of households and individuals. These estimates are based on the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement. (Scheduled for release September 12.)

Health Insurance in the United States: 2022

The Census Bureau will announce the nation’s annual health insurance coverage estimates highlighting comparisons between 2021 and 2022 data as well as examining characteristics by health insurance status to better understand the well-being of individuals. These estimates are based on the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC). State-level American Community Survey data will be released September 14. (Scheduled for release September 12.)

Poverty in the United States: 2022

The Census Bureau will announce the nation’s official poverty and Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) estimates to help understand the economic well-being of households, families and individuals based on national poverty rates and SPM rates for the nation and states. These estimates are based on the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC). (Scheduled for release September 12.)

Household Pulse Survey

The experimental Household Pulse Survey is an effort by the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to provide near real-time data on how the social and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergent issues are affecting people’s lives to inform federal and state response and recovery planning. Data including detailed data tables and public use data files are disseminated on a monthly basis.

School Pulse Panel

The Census Bureau collects data from schools for the 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, technology use and more. To learn more, visit the School Pulse Panel webpage.

Economic

2020 Nonemployer Statistics

The Census Bureau is set to release the 2020 Nonemployer Statistics (NES). This annual series provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees or payroll, are subject to federal income tax and have receipts of $1,000 or more ($1 or more for the Construction sector). The data consist of the number of businesses and total receipts by industry and are available for over 450 industries at detailed geographic levels, including national, state, county, metropolitan/micropolitan statistical areas and combined statistical areas. (Scheduled for release August 17.)

2022 Census of Governments: Organization

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the official count of state and local governments for the 2022 Census of Governments Organization component. The downloadable files and Microsoft Excel tables will contain the number of governments organized by government type, state, population-size groups, function and school systems. The Census of Governments is a three-phased program that collects state and local government data every five years in years ending in “2” and “7” (Scheduled for release August 24.)

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Small Business

Census Bureau subject matter experts will present data available from economic data sources. You will learn about the different types of business data available from the County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Business Dynamics Statistics, Statistics of U.S. Businesses, and the Economic Census. The session includes a live demonstration on how to find the data along with illustrations of real world applications. Learn about employment and payroll data for employer businesses and revenue data for nonemployer businesses. Furthermore, learn about establishment openings/closings, firm startups/shutdowns, unique information on firm age and size and the most comprehensive source for business data. 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 5 of 6 in a series to help data users discover Census Bureau data related to people, places, and the economy. (Scheduled for August 31.)

2021 State and Local Government Finances

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a summary brief from the 2021 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances. These data show revenues, expenditures, debt, and cash and security holdings by level of government. Level of government includes state, local, and state and local combined. The statistics are organized by state. (Scheduled for release in August.)

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 are available by sector, state and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas.

Monthly Business Formation Statistics

Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide timely, high-frequency data on business applications and employer business formations monthly. The data are available at the state, regional and national levels and by industry sector at the national level. The next monthly BFS release is August 11 and will include July 2023 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

Stats for Stories

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.

Women’s Equality Day: August 26, 2023
National Petroleum Day: August 27, 2023
National Wilderness Month: September 2023
National Preparedness Month: September 2023
Labor Day: September 4, 2023
Brazil Independence Day (1822): September 7, 2023
Grandparents Day: September 10, 2023
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance: September 11, 2023
National Staffing Employee Week: September 11-17, 2023
National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15-October 15, 2023
National Stepfamily Day: September 16, 2023
Mexico Independence Day (1810): September 16, 2023
National Dance Day: September 16, 2023
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: September 17, 2023
Unmarried and Single Americans Week: September 17-23, 2023
National Hunting and Fishing Day: September 23, 2023
Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day: September 24, 2023
World Tourism Day: September 27, 2023
Ancestor Appreciation Day: September 27, 2023
National Coffee Day: September 29, 2023

Recently Released

(Released since July 28, 2023)

Nomination of Individuals to FESAC

August 11 — The Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee (FESAC) is recruiting new members to advise the directors of the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) and the U.S. Census Bureau, and the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on statistical methodology and other technical matters related to the collection, tabulation and analysis of federal economic statistics. The committee meets up to two times per year and is comprised of 16 members representing data users from the public sector, academia and the private sector. Individuals may nominate themselves or other individuals. More information on the nomination process, FESAC member duties and advisory meeting details can be found in this Federal Register Notice.

2023 Joint Statistical Meetings

Researchers from the U.S. Census Bureau joined others from across the nation to present research findings at the Joint Statistical Meetings Annual Conference August 5-10. This year’s theme was, “One Community: Informing Decisions and Driving Discovery.” This conference is a forum for Census Bureau staffers to present their research on a spectrum of topics for professional discussion.

Demographic

2022 Geographic Mobility

August 10 — The U.S. Census Bureau released new geography mobility and migration estimates for the nation and regions in 2022. The release also includes updates to historical tables and graphs. These new statistics come from the 2022 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC).

Census Bureau Releases International Population Estimates and Projections

August 8 — The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates and projections and other demographic data up to the year 2100 for 40 countries and areas in the International Database (IDB). The current update incorporates new data from censuses, surveys and administrative records, and updated analyses based on those data. The IDB consists of estimates and projections of demographic indicators, including population size and growth (by sex and single year of age up to 100-plus) and components of change (mortality, fertility and net international migration) for more than 200 countries and areas. The Census Bureau periodically updates the IDB as new data become available.

2021 Small Area Health Insurance Estimates Data

August 3 — The Census Bureau released new data from the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) Program, the only source for single-year estimates of the number of people with and without health insurance coverage in each of the nation’s 3,142 counties. County statistics are available by sex and age groups and at income levels that reflect thresholds for state and federal assistance programs such as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid eligibility. State estimates also include health insurance coverage data by race and Hispanic origin, including new categories for SAHIE.

Economic

“Analyzing Economic Disparities Related to Race & Ethnicity in the Labor Force Using Census Data”

August 9 — 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, “Analyzing Economic Disparities Related to Race & Ethnicity in the Labor Force Using Census Data.” Using demographic details from Census data, researchers with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Labor Market Information office have started publishing a series of reports on Minnesota’s labor force and economic disparities by race and ethnicity. Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino residents in particular face some of the deepest disparities in our country and Minnesota as foundational systemic barriers to prosperity persist. As policymakers, community leaders, businesses and workforce leaders craft approaches to remove these barriers, one thing we hear consistently is that disaggregated data by race is essential.

Emergency Management Hub

August 1 — This portal provides quick access to demographic, economic, and resilience information for areas impacted by the latest significant emergency events in the United States including the territories. Users can access key Census Bureau emergency management-related data tools, such as My Community Explorer, OnTheMap for Emergency Management, Census Business Builder, Community Resilience Estimates, and other important resources.

Research

Center for Economic Studies (CES) Working Papers for Q2

CES researchers authored nine working papers in the second quarter of 2023. The CES Working Paper series features research in economics and other social sciences, by Census Bureau and Federal Statistical Research Data Centers (FSRDC) researchers, using restricted-use Census Bureau microdata.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

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:

Capturing Seasonal Changes in Industry Expense Estimates (August 9)
Now That the Pandemic Emergency Has Ended, What’s Next? (August 8)
Same-Sex Married Couples Less Likely to Be Same Age, Race, Ethnicity (August 2)
Multiple Partners, Multiple Kids (August 1)

Stats for Stories

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting the Census Bureau’s newsworthy 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.

Blogs

International Collaboration Helps Us Transform To Build Our Nation’s 21st Century Data Infrastructure — Written by: Dr. Ron Jarmin, Deputy Director

August 3 — Good data – comprehensive, timely and accurate – are an essential part of the world we live in. And it doesn’t matter where we live, “good” data are the key to tracking and improving the quality of life at the local, national and global scales. Good data help strengthen economies and build cities and are critical to the growth of both developed and developing countries. The organizations, methods, systems and legal frameworks employed to collect, process and disseminate statistical data products make up our data infrastructure. That infrastructure is just as critical for modern societies as is the physical infrastructure of roads, bridges, airports and so on.

Resources

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:

Data Tools

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.

Census Infographics & Visualizations — Explore Census data with infographics and visualizations covering a broad range of topics.

2030 Census Research Project Explorer — 2030 Census research projects are grouped into five Enhancement Areas (EAs). Learn about the research being conducted in each EA and explore topics of interest.

Health Insurance Interactive Data Tool — An interactive application for exploring data from the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) program.

Training Opportunities

Census Bureau Training Opportunities

Webinars are available on a regular basis to help the public access and use 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 webpage. Login details are provided at least one week before a webinar.

Introduction to the American Community Survey (Wednesday, August 23, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
Where Did My Family Live? (Thursday, August 24, 2:00-3:30 p.m. EDT)
Data.census.gov News and Updates: August 2023 (Wednesday, August 30, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
Exploring Census Data: Small Business (Thursday, August 31, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
Webinar on New Data for 2022 American Community Survey (Thursday, September 7, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
Exploring Census Data: Employment (Thursday, September 14, 2-3 p.m. EDT)

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.