New Poverty Brief from 2022 American Community Survey 1-year Estimates 

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new brief on poverty from the 2022 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. This brief will provide insight on poverty for the nation, all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and metropolitan statistical areas. (Scheduled for Release December 4.)

American Community Survey 5-year State-to-County Migration Flows 

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year migration flows. Migration refers to the movement of people from one location to another.  The state-to-county migration flows highlight the number of people moving into specific counties from U.S. states and state equivalents, U.S. Island Areas, and foreign regions.  (Scheduled for release December 19.)

Proposed 2025 American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey Content Changes

The Census Bureau is inviting public feedback  through a Federal Register Notice (FRN) on proposed changes to the 2025 American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). The proposed content for the 2025 ACS and PRCS reflects changes to content and instructions that were recommended as a result of the 2022 Content Test. The Census Bureau periodically conducts tests of new and revised survey content to ensure the ACS and the PRCS meet the data needs of stakeholders. The changes proposed for 2025 cover several topics: household roster, educational attainment, health insurance coverage, disability, and labor force questions. Additionally, three new questions are proposed to be added to the ACS and the PRCS on solar panels, electric vehicles, and sewage disposal. The public comment period closes December 19. For more information, visit the Content Changes webpage.

Grandparents and Coresident Grandchildren Report

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a report on Grandparents and Their Coresident Grandchildren: 2021, which provides characteristics of grandparents living with grandchildren under age 18. The report also compares the characteristics of grandchildren by whether their parent or grandparent is the householder, and the age of the grandparent. Data in the report comes from the American Community Survey, Current Population Survey, Survey of Income and Program Participation and 1970-2000 Censuses.  (Scheduled for release December 5.)

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for States, Counties and School Districts 

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new data on small area income and poverty estimates for states, counties and school districts. The new data come from the 2022 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program, which provides the only up-to-date, single-year income and poverty statistics for the nation’s 3,143 counties and 13,146 school districts. (Scheduled for release December 14.) 

Vintage 2023 Population Estimates for the Nation and States and Puerto Rico, and Components of Change

The July 1, 2023, population estimates for the nation, states and Puerto Rico, as well as corresponding annual estimates and components of change since the 2020 Census. (Scheduled for release December 19.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey 

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. Beginning in September 2023, the BTOS made several changes regarding data collection and data products. BTOS experimental data products are now representative of all employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. New questions were added to the BTOS questionnaire that address the following topics: artificial intelligence, inventories, interest rates and severe weather events. Data are now available by additional employment size classes: 1-4 employees, 5-9 employees, 10-19 employees, 20-49 employees, 50-99 employees, 100-249 employees and 250 or more employees. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely information for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and are available by sector, state and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. Because of the change in sample composition, BTOS data from before September 11, 2023, are not directly comparable with data after that date. 

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 will be released December 18 and include November 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.

• Illinois 205 Years of Statehood (1818): December 3, 2023 
• National Miners Day: December 6, 2023 
• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (1941): December 7, 2023 
• Bill of Rights Day (1791): December 15, 2023 
• 250th Anniversary Boston Tea Party (1773): December 16, 2023             
  
• Wright Brothers Day (1903): December 17, 2023 
• National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day (1st Day Winter): December 21, 2023 

2020 Census Evaluations and Experiments (EAE) 

The 2020 Census Evaluations and Experiments (EAE) operation is one component of 2020 Census Data Quality efforts, designed to document and evaluate 2020 Census programs and operations, as well as to test new methods suggested from previous research. Results documented in the 2020 Census EAE operation serve as background for designing, testing and implementing the 2030 Census. The studies consist primarily of operational assessments but also include evaluations, experiments, quality control results and a topic report. The list of planned studies and tentatively scheduled completion dates are available on the Census Evaluations and Experiments webpage. The first reports from these studies were released on August 18, 2022.

Census Bureau to Host Webinar on 2018-2022 American Community Survey Statistics 

November 30 — The U.S. Census Bureau held a webinar November 30 in advance of the December 7 release of the 2018-2022 American Community Survey, 5-year estimates. The webinar showed participants how to access the new data and online resources. Attendees learned about changes related to this release and tips for comparing data over time.

America’s Families and Living Arrangements

November 21 — The U.S. Census Bureau released the annual Families and Living Arrangements estimates. These statistics describe trends in household and family composition and show the number of children, young adults and couples living in the United States. Data come from the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, which has collected statistics on families for more than 60 years.

The 2023 Winter Holiday Season

November 2 — The holiday season is a time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its vast collection of statistics.

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2023

October 25 — To commemorate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the Census Bureau has compiled a list of statistics about the American Indian and Alaska Native population.

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:

• Most Parents Don’t Have Any Formal Child Care Arrangements (November 29)
• How Many U.S. Businesses Use Artificial Intelligence? (November 28)
• About 8.2 Million People Moved Between States in 2022 (November 21)

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.

• America Recycles Day: November 15, 2023
• Geography Awareness Week & GIS Day: November 13-17 & 15, 2023
• American Education Week: November 13-17, 2023
• National STEM Day: November 8, 2023
• National Diabetes Month: November 2023
  
• National Aviation History Month: November 2023
• National Family Caregivers Month: November 2023
• Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30, 2023

National Native American Heritage Month: Celebrating Tribal Identity with Data

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director — November 30 — During November, we have been celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Heritage Month. This heritage month is an opportunity to pay homage to and commemorate the traditions, languages, stories, achievements, sacrifices, and legacy of Native American, Alaska Native, and affiliated Indigenous communities to help ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each generation.

2022 Economic Census – End of Data Collection 

Written by: Dr. Ron Jarmin, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer — November 29 — Serving as the cornerstone of the nation’s economic statistics, the economic census is the most comprehensive measure of our nation’s economic activity. Every five years (for years ending in 2 and 7), the U.S. Census Bureau gathers data about America’s businesses, the jobs they support, and the trillions of dollars of goods and services they produce.

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
• All Surveys

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.

International Database (IDB) — Find demographic indicators, population pyramids, and source information for countries and areas of the world with a population of 5,000 or more.

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

Small Business Pulse Survey Data — The Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) measures the effect of changing business conditions during the Coronavirus pandemic on our nation's small businesses.

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.

• Exploring American Community Survey Commuting Data (Wednesday, December 13, 2-3 p.m. EST)

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.