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For previous press releases see our archived list of Housing Press Releases.
Additional updates on the American Housing Survey can be seen by visiting the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New Report on Aging-Ready Homes
A new report shows that about 4 million U.S. households with an adult age 65 or older had difficulty living in or using some features of their home.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Halloween: October 31, 2023
Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween is an ancient tradition associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires.
Stats for Stories
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30
The U.S. Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management offers real-time access to data about the people living and working in areas affected by hurricanes.
Stats for Stories
American Housing Month: June 2023
The 2021 American Community Survey counted 142.15M housing units, up 3.61M from 2018, and up 10.36M from 131.79M in 2010.
Stats for Stories
National Pet Day: April 11, 2023
The 2021 American Community Survey estimated full-time, year-round civilian employed veterinarians at 71,009, assistants 36,286, and animal caretakers 144,411.
Press Release
2021 American Housing Survey Data Now Available
Today the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released new housing data from the 2021 AHS through the AHS Table Creator.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Halloween: October 31, 2022
Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween is an ancient tradition associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Halloween: Oct. 31, 2021
Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween is an ancient tradition associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires.
Press Kit
American Housing Month 2021 Press Kit
The U.S. Census Bureau’s housing data present a comprehensive picture of housing in America.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Halloween: Oct. 31, 2020
Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween is an ancient tradition associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires.
Press Release
2019 American Housing Survey Data Now Available
The biennial AHS is the nation’s most comprehensive housing survey, providing current data on a wide range of housing subjects.
Press Release
New Report on Housing Readiness for Aging Population
The report uses data from the 2011 AHS to provide national-level estimates of housing units with aging-accessible features.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Halloween: Oct. 31, 2019"
Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween is an ancient tradition associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires.
Press Release
2017 American Housing Survey Data
The biennial AHS is the nation’s most comprehensive housing survey, providing current data on a wide range of housing subjects.
Random Samplings Blog
Census Bureau Highlights Construction and Housing Statistics for American Housing Month
If you want to understand our nation’s construction and housing market, the U.S. Census Bureau is a great place to find key construction and housing data.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
2017 Hurricane Season Begins
The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts.
Press Release
Census Bureau Statistics on Pets
A collection of data that highlights the various aspects of America’s love for their pets.
Press Release
2015 American Housing Survey Public Use File Microdata and Codebook
The U.S. Census Bureau released the microdata and codebook for the 2015 American Housing Survey, which includes the National Public Use File.
Press Release
American Housing Survey Statistics for Selected Metropolitan Areas
Summary tables from the 2015 American Housing Survey for the 15 largest metropolitan areas and 10 additional metropolitan areas.
Press Release
Renters More Likely to Be Food Insecure Than Homeowners
New American Housing Survey statistics provide insight on U.S. food insecurity, housing and neighborhood topics.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
2016 Hurricane Season Begins
The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts.
Press Release
25 Metro Area Fact Sheets from the American Housing Survey
Provide information on 25 selected metropolitan areas’ housing costs, mortgages and a variety of other physical and financial characteristics.
Press Release
Homes Nationwide – Plus 25 Selected Metro Areas – Participate in AHS
Census Bureau field representatives will begin visiting homes nationwide, focusing on 25 metro areas to collect data as part of the American Housing Survey.
Press Release
Infographic: Transportation Alternatives by Census Region
A new infographic in the Measuring America series, highlights household public transportation use with statistics from the 2013 American Housing Survey.
Press Release
About 70 Percent of Homes in Miami and Tampa Have an Emergency Kit
More than half of US homes have a prepared emergency evacuation kit, according to new metropolitan area-level American Housing Survey statistics released today.
Press Release
American Housing Survey: 2013 Detailed Tables
The first findings from the 2013 American Housing Survey are now available in the form of dozens of detailed tables and a microdata file.
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