The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2024. These products are listed in the Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year.

Census Scientific Advisory Committee: Call for Nominations

The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting nominations to the Census Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC) through the Federal Register Notice (FRN). CSAC provides recommendations on the design, operation and implementation of Census Bureau programs. New members will serve a 3-year term. Nominations must be submitted through the FRN by February 2, 2024.

2030 Preparation

Initial Strategies for 2030 Census Preparations

The Census Bureau plans to release five strategy documents outlining how it plans to carry out the next decennial census. The strategies cover the Census Bureau’s approach for conducting a complete count, designing operations, developing the IT solution, sourcing contracts and engaging with stakeholders for the 2030 Census. (Tentatively scheduled for release in February.)

2020 Census

Detailed DHC-B Proof of Concept

The Census Bureau will release a proof of concept and host a webinar and for the 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Ch a racteristics File B (Detailed DHC-B) for public review and feedback. The Detailed DHC-B includes household type and tenure data for approximately 1,500 detailed racial and ethnic groups and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages. This proof of concept illustrates the proposed 2020 Census Detailed DHC-B data product design and disclosure avoidance settings using 2010 Census data. A 30-day public feedback period on the proof of concept concludes on February 28. The final Detailed DHC-B based on 2020 Census data will be released in September 2024. Learn more at the webinar on January 29 from 3-4 p.m. EST. (Scheduled for release January 29.)

2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulations Data

The Census Bureau will release detailed cross-tabulation data for the U.S. Island Areas: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The release includes 95 demographic, social, economic and housing characteristics tables. These characteristics are cross tabulated by race, age, sex, place of birth, educational attainment, labor force status, occupation, industry, and income and earnings. Housing characteristics are cross tabulated by age of householder, household income in 2019, household size, tenure, units in structure and year built. This final release of 2020 Island Areas Censuses data include the Island Area and county levels of geography. More information is available on the 2020 Island Areas Censuses Data Products webpage. (Scheduled for release February 15.)

American Community Survey

2022 Community Resilience Estimates, New Winter Weather and Flooding Ranking Tables

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2022 Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) and new ranking tables of U.S. areas most socially vulnerable to winter weather and flooding. The CRE interactive tool and datasets pages will also be updated with the new 2022 CRE data. Community resilience is the capacity of individuals and households within a community to absorb the external stresses of a disaster. The CRE measures the social vulnerability of a community that inhibits community resilience based on 10 topics from the American Community Survey, including poverty status, disability status, age, broadband internet access, and health insurance coverage. (Scheduled for release January 30.)

New Report on the Nation’s Foreign-Born Population

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new data products highlighting select demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the nation’s foreign-born population. The Foreign-Born Population 2022 report compares 2010 and 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates to provide insight into the changing composition of the foreign-born population in the United States. The Highlights of the Foreign-Born Population data visualization displays 2018-2022 ACS 5-year estimates about the foreign-born population at various levels of geography (national, state and county). (Tentatively scheduled for release February 21.)

Demographic

Household Pulse Survey

The experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS) is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to measure how emergent issues are impacting U.S. households from a social and economic perspective. Phase 4 topics include employment status, spending, food security, housing, health, mental health, natural disasters, inflation and spending, vaccine receipt, COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment, shortage of critical products, disability, income, social connection and child care arrangements. Data collection for phase 4.0 began January 9, with data dissemination, including detailed data tables and public- use files on a monthly basis. (Scheduled for release February 22, March 21 and April 18.)

Economic

Transitioning multiple annual economic surveys to the new Annual Integrated Economic Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau will announce the launch of the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) beginning in March. This new program replaces seven annual economic surveys, streamlining reporting by consolidating all necessary questions into one convenient survey. The AIES will replace the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES), Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS), Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM), Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS), Manufacturers’ Unfilled Orders Survey (M3UFO), Report of Organization (COS), and the Service Annual Survey (SAS). Companies selected to participate in the AIES will receive a survey invitation in March of 2024.

The statistics created from that data will provide key measures of economic activity, including the only comprehensive national and subnational data on business revenues, expenses and assets on an annual basis. For more information on the AIES, visit census.gov/aies.

2022 Annual Wholesale Trade Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau will release data tables from the 2022 Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS). This survey produces national estimates of total annual sales, e-commerce sales, end-of-year inventories, purchases, operating expenses, gross margins and commissions for wholesale businesses located in the United States. The AWTS provides statistics for merchant wholesalers of durable and nondurable goods; manufacturers' sales branches and offices; and wholesale electronic markets, agents and brokers. (Scheduled for release January 29.)

2022 Annual Retail Trade Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau will release data tables from the 2022 Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS). This survey produces national estimates of total annual sales, e-commerce sales, end-of-year inventories, purchases, total operating expenses and gross margins for retail businesses located in the United States. The data are published on a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis and the estimates are used to benchmark the monthly retail sales and inventories estimates each spring. (Scheduled for release January 29.)

Census Business Builder Version 5.4

The U.S. Census Bureau will release version 5.4 of the Census Business Builder tool. This update will feature a new enhancement that will allow users to evaluate declared disaster areas and their impacts. CBB v5.4 will also include enhancements to existing functionality and the latest data available. More information on Census Business Builder is available online. (Scheduled for release in February.) *Updated Jan. 29, 2024.

2022 Service Annual Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new data tables from the 2022 Service Annual Survey (SAS). The SAS provides statistics on revenue, payroll, sources of revenue, expenses, exports, inventory, revenue from electronic sources and other selected industry-specific data for service industries. The data are accompanied by supporting materials, including a data visualization that provides revenue statistics for all sectors covered by the SAS. (Scheduled for release January 30.)

2020 Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics Data

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2020 Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics (NES-D). Included in this release are demographic data by urban and rural classification, receipt size of firm and legal form of organization plus characteristics of nonemployer business owners. The NES-D is an annual statistical series that uses existing administrative records and census data to link demographic characteristics to the universe of nonemployer businesses. (Scheduled for release February 8.)

“Studying Workers’ Travel Patterns to Employment Centers Using Census Data”

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, “Studying Workers Travel Patterns to Employment Centers Using Census Data.” This study explores workers historical travel patterns, utilizing the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES) data to gain insight into the relationship between demographic characteristics and primary employment centers in the San Diego region. Results of this study will help local policy makers and key stakeholders to institute data driven programs and policies to improve regional transportation systems leading to reduced congestion and emissions. (Schedule for release February 21.)

2022 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release data from the 2022 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) highlighting the industries with the largest total capital expenditures for structures and equipment for companies with employees in 2022. Data are based on the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The ACES provides the only comprehensive estimates of annual U.S. capital expenditures data covering all domestic nonfarm businesses and detailing investments by type and industry. (Tentatively scheduled for release February 28.)

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 employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. Data are 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. Additional details on artificial intelligence use and types used will be added for one cycle starting December 4, 2023, and released in March 2024. 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 February 14 and include January 2024 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.

Grammy Awards: February 4, 2024
National Weatherperson’s Day: February 5, 2024
Lunar New Year: February 10, 2024
Inventors' Day: February 11, 2024
Super Bowl LVIII: February 11, 2024
Mardi Gras: February 13, 2024
Oregon 165th Anniversary of Statehood (1859): February 14, 2024
Valentine's Day: February 14, 2024
Singles Awareness Day: February 15, 2024
Presidents’ Day: February 19, 2024

Recently Released

(Released since January 12, 2024)

Census Open Innovation Summit 2024 January 17-19

Summit 2024 brought together trailblazers in the government innovation space for important discussions about technology, business investment and entrepreneurship, local government innovation, human-centered data and more. Each session included leading data experts and community leaders, showcasing cross-sector collaboration and federal-community partnership.

2020 Census

Census Bureau Announces Completion of 2020 Census Review Operations

January 24 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced it has completed two operations that allowed governmental units to seek review of their 2020 Census counts. The Census Bureau officially notified all participants of the Count Question Resolution (CQR) and 2020 Post-Census Group Quarters Review (PCGQR) operations of review results by January 3.

American Community Survey

2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) and Variance Replicate Estimates

January 25 — The 2018-2022 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files were released through the ACS website, FTP site, and the microdata analysis tool on data.census.gov. The ACS PUMS files enable data users to create custom estimates and tables that are not available through pre-tabulated ACS data products. These data are available for the nation, regions, divisions, states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs).

The 2018-2022 ACS 5-year Variance Replicate Estimates were released through the ACS website and FTP site. These tables allow advanced data users to calculate margins of error when collapsing data within a table or across geographies.

Release of Additional American Community Survey Selected Population Tables and American Indian and Alaska Native Tables

January 25 — Additional 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Selected Population Tables (SPT) and American Indian and Alaska Native Tables (AIANT) were released Thursday, January 25 to address over-suppression for some groups and geographies within the original June 2023 release. Visit the Race, Ethnicity, Ancestry and American Indian & Alaska Native Tables page for more information about geographic area/group combinations that will be receiving additional tabulations. The SPT and AIANT data products contain the greatest level of statistical detail for detailed race, Hispanic origin, tribal and ancestry group populations.

2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Citizen Voting Age by Race and Ethnicity Special Tabulation

January 23 — The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Citizen Voting Age by Race and Ethnicity (CVAP) Special Tabulation. This special tabulation is created for use in voting rights analysis and is published for a series of geographies, down to block-group level. Publication of this special tabulation is only available for download from the Census Bureau Citizen Voting Age by Race and Ethnicity webpage.

Census Bureau Begins Posting Public Comments on Proposed Changes to 2025 American Community Survey

January 22 — The U.S. Census Bureau has begun posting the public’s feedback on proposed changes to the 2025 American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) to regulations.gov. In October, the Census Bureau published a Federal Register notice inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to the survey covering several topics, including household roster, educational attainment, health insurance coverage, disability and labor force questions.

Economic

2022 Economic Census First Look

January 25 — The U.S. Census Bureau released first look estimates from the 2022 Economic Census. The economic census is the U.S. government’s official five-year measure of businesses in the United States. It provides the most comprehensive business and economic data available at the national, state and local levels – and serves as the benchmark for current economic activity, such as the Gross Domestic Product and Producer Price Index.

First-Look 2023 Annual Business Survey

January 25 — The U.S. Census Bureau released an infographic and preliminary data from the Annual Business Surveys (ABS), covering data year 2022. The infographic shows the profitability of employer businesses by race. The preliminary data showed the financing practices for employer firms by sex, ethnicity, race, minority status and veteran status. Data in the infographic and tables are shown for the percentage of employer businesses in 2022. The ABS is conducted jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) within the National Science Foundation.

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:

Pandemic’s Impact on Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Revenue (January 17)
Improving Access to Funding for Indigenous Communities (January 12)
MLK Day: Only Federal Holiday Designated as National Day of Service (January 11)

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

2030 Census Planning: What 2024 Brings

Deborah Stempowski, Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs — January 23 — Happy New Year! As we embark on a new year filled with possibilities, it’s time to share exciting updates and innovations that will shape the 2030 Census. Conducting a census is an incredibly complex undertaking that takes years of planning, and we want to keep you informed on our progress and thinking along the way.

Remembering Katherine Wallman

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director — January 22 — With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of Katherine Wallman, former Chief Statistician of the United States. As a longtime colleague and friend of Ms. Wallman, I know firsthand her profound, positive impact on our federal statistical system – and indeed, on the field of statistics as a whole. I feel privileged and so fortunate to have known and worked with her.

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

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 Geocoder — Provides interactive & programmatic (REST) access to users interested in matching addresses to geographic locations and entities containing those addresses.

EDA (Economic Development Administration)-Census Poverty Status Viewer — This interactive tool measures high poverty areas and persistent poverty counties using data from the American Community Survey, SAIPE, and decennial census.

Migration Patterns: Young Adult Migration — Use this resource to discover where people in your hometown moved as young adults.

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.

2020 Census Race & Ethnicity Data: The Detailed DHC-B Proof of Concept (Monday, January 29, 3-4 p.m. EST)
2024 Commercial Outlook for Business, Bank and International Trade (Tuesday, January 30,
3-4 p.m. EST)
A Thematic Session on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Evidence from the Microdata (Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 1-2 p.m. EST)
An Overview of Hispanics in America (Thursday, February 8, 2-3 p.m. EST)
The Annual Business Survey and The Economic Census (Thursday, February 8, 2-3:30 p.m. EST)
Studying Workers’ Travel Patterns to Employment Centers Using Census Data (Wednesday, February 21, 1:30-3:00 p.m. EST)
Exploring the Diversity and Growth of the Asian American Population (Thursday, February 22, 2-3 p.m. EST)
Comparing the American Community Survey to the Household Pulse Survey (Wednesday, February 28, 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.