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	National American Indian Heritage Month
High Res | Low Res	As of 2005 there were 170,000 military veterans who identified themselves as American Indian and Alaska Native. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	As of April 1, 2000, 381,000 U.S. residents spoke a native North American language. Of these languages, the most commonly spoken was Navajo, with 178,014 speakers. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Fourteen percent of American Indians and Alaska natives age 25 and older had earned at least a bachelor’s degree as of 2005. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Based on a 2003-2005 average, median income for American Indian and Alaska native households was $33,726. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	An estimated 4.5 million American Indians and Alaska natives lived in the United States as of July 1, 2005. They made up 1.5 percent of the nation's total population. Photo by Tony Novak-Clifford for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	An estimated 336,000 American Indians and Alaska natives were age 65 and over in 2005. This age group comprised 7 percent of the American Indian and Alaska native population. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	More than 4,000 American Indians and Alaska natives were farmers and ranchers in 2000. Photo by Paul Corbit Brown for the U.S. Census Bureau.
Festivities at the Museum's Opening Event
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	Photos by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau (4).
High Res | Low Res	Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau
	Hispanic Heritage Month
High Res | Low Res	24 percent of Hispanics work in service occupations. Another 18 percent work in managerial, professional and related occupations. Photo by Paul Corbit Brown for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	67 percent of Hispanic families consist of married couples. Photo by Paul Corbit Brown for the U.S. Census Bureau.
	Back to School
High Res | Low Res	In 2005, a college graduate could expect to earn about $25,000 more than someone with only a high school degree. Photo by Michael Newell for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	While educational attainment has increased over the last decade for both men and women, women appear to be making greater strides. Among women, an increase of nearly 7 percentage points in the proportion with a bachelor's degree, while among men, the increase was about 4 percentage points. Photo by Michael Newell for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	2006 Census Bureau data show that 86 percent of adults 25 and older had completed high school and 28 percent had a bachelor's degree. Both percentages represented all-time highs. In 1990, 78 percent of adults 25 and older had a high school degree, and 21 percent had a bachelor's degree. Photo by Michael Newell for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	The estimated lifetime earnings of professional degree-holders are $4.4 million. This compares with $3.4 million for those with Ph.D.s, $2.5 million for master's degree-holders, $2.1 million for those with bachelor's degrees, $1.2 million for high school graduates and $1.0 million for high school dropouts. Photo by Michael Newell for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	In 2005, average earnings by level of education attained were: for those with advanced degrees, $79,946; for bachelor’s degree-holders, $54,689; for high school graduates, $29,448; and for nongraduates, $19,915. Photo provided by American University (Jeff Watts, photographer).
High Res | Low Res	Based on Census Bureau data, the cost of a year of undergraduate education at a public university was more than $12,000 – more than double the 1990 figure. A year at a private university costs nearly $35,000 -- also more than double in 1990. Photo provided by American University (Jeff Watts, photographer).
High Res | Low Res	The proportion of foreign-born people with a high school diploma was 67 percent. For natives, it was 88 percent. However, the proportion with a bachelor’s degree was about 27 percent for each group. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
	U.S. Census Bureau @ UNITY 2004
High Res | Low Res	A United States Census Bureau employee shows her identification while conducting field operations with a hand-held computer. The Census Bureau is now testing new GPS and data collection technologies for use during the 2010. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A man reads the 2004 Test Census questionnaire he received in the mail. In 2004, the Census Bureau conducted a test census in part of Northwest Queens, New York, and three counties in rural Georgia. Photo by Lauren Brenner for theU.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A United States Census Bureau employee conducts a census survey over the telephone. The American Community Survey (ACS) is one of many surveys that uses follow-up telephone interviews to households that do not respond by mail. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A man reads the letter of explanation that accompanies the 2004 Test Census questionnaire. The United States Census Bureau will conduct several test censuses over the next few years. The results will be used to plan a more efficient and cost-effective 2010 Census. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	An Alaska resident prepares his snowshoes for the short walk to his office. Census 2000 counted more than 281 million people in the United States — wherever they resided — on April 1st, 2000. Photo by the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	United States Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon greets a member of the Census Bureau’s Advisory Committee on the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations at a tribal economic summit in Phoenix, Arizona. To ensure a better count, the Census Bureau consulted with minority population advocacy groups since 1970. Photo by the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	An enumerator conducts a follow-up interview with a resident during Census 2000. About 30 percent of residences did not return their Census 2000 questionnaire. Photo by the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A couple fills out the American Community Survey (ACS) form after receiving it in the mail. The American Community Survey is a nationwide survey designed to provide local communities with annually updated data. Photo by the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	In 2005, there were 4.5 million people -- or 1.5 percent of the total U.S. population - who identified themselves as American Indian and Alaskan Native (alone or in combination with one or more races). Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau. American Indian & Alaska Native Data & Links
High Res | Low Res	In 2002, 1.6 million Hispanic-owned firms in the United States generated $222 billion in revenues. Mexican Americans owned 45 percent of these firms and their businesses generated receipts of $96.7 billion. Photo by Michelle Frankfurter for the U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanic Americans Increasing Faster Than Overall Population
High Res | Low Res	A college student reviews class schedules before enrolling. Today, African-Americans with a high school education can expect to earn $1 million over the course of their lifetime. With a college degree, that number increases to $1.7 million. Photo by Heather Schmaedeke, U.S. Census Bureau. High School Graduation Rates Reach All-Time High; Black Graduates at Record Levels
	Race and Hispanic Origin Population Estimates
High Res | Low Res	Teacher Jay Coleman's music class practices African dance steps. For the 39-month period ending on July 1, 2003, the number of people who reported being black or African-American grew 4.4 percent to 38.7 million. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Kim (father) and Carol (mother) Cormany and their five adopted Russian-born children. Between July 1, 2005, and July 1, 2006, an additional 2.9 million residents were added to the total population of the country. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Two-thirds of Asians fell into the “working-age adults” group, 18- to 64– years old. That's the highest proportion of any race group. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	The median age of the total population was 35.9 years on July 1, 2003. Native Hawaiians and other Pacific islanders had the lowest median age of any race group at 28.5 years. Photo by Norman Shapiro for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	The American Indian and Alaska native population increased by 123,000 people between April 1, 2000, and July 1, 2003. That’s a growth rate of 4.6 percent, compared with a 3.3 percent growth rate for the population as a whole. Photo by the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Barbara Sadler reads to her adopted daughter Nicole in their home. As of July 1, 2003, there were an estimated 5.8 million black children ages 5 to 13. The median age of the black population was 30.6 years, younger than the 35.9 years for the total population. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau.
	Memorial Day
High Res | Low Res	Marine Raiders pose after securing a dugout in the Solomon Islands, January 1944. More than 16.1 million U.S. military served in World War II between December 1, 1941, and December 31, 1946. U.S. armed forces' average length of active duty in WW II was 33 months. Photo provided by the National Archives Special Media Division (205686).
High Res | Low Res	Air Force nurse 1st Lt. Linda V. Bowser examines a child in Thailand in January 1974. In the most recent period of service (August 1990 or later), women accounted for nearly 16 percent of all military veterans. Photo provided by the National Archives Special Media Division.
High Res | Low Res	U.S. Marines await the arrival of a helicopter. Vietnam War veterans accounted for 33 percent of all veterans, 16 percent served during World War II. Photo provided by the National Archives Special Media Division.
High Res | Low Res	A soldier writes a letter during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. About 412,000 veterans served during both the Vietnam era and the Gulf War. That compares with 306,000 veterans who served their country during WWII and the Korean War. Photo provided by the Defense Visual Information Center (DM-SC-93-05252).
High Res | Low Res	A World War II veteran prepares for a soldier's reunion. About 292,000 U.S. soldiers, airmen and marines were killed in battle and 671,000 were wounded during WW II. Photo by Paul Corbit Brown for the U.S. Census Bureau.
	Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
High Res | Low Res	There are an estimated 990,000 U.S. residents who say they are native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander either alone or in combination with one or more other races. That’s roughly 1/3 of 1 percent of the total population. Photo by Norman Shapiro for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Photo by Eric Furtan for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Forty-seven percent of civilian employed single-race Asians 16 and older work in management, professional and related occupations. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Photo by Eric Furtan for the U.S. Census Bureau.
	Older Americans Month
High Res | Low Res	A veteran of World War II proudly wears his medals. There are 9 million military veterans age 65 and over in the United States. Photo by Paul Corbit Brown for the U.S. Census Bureau.
	Cinco de Mayo
High Res | Low Res	In 2002, 1.6 million Hispanic-owned firms in the United States generated $222 billion in revenues. Mexican Americans owned 45 percent of these firms and their businesses generated receipts of $96.7 billion. Photo by Michelle Frankfurter for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	An office worker takes a break. In 2002, there were 701,078 firms owned by people of Mexican descent.. Photo by Michelle Frankfurter for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Young girls of Mexican heritage discover the joy of holding newborn puppies. These girls likely live in either California or Texas. Combined, these states have 16.9 million residents of Mexican origin. Photo by Michelle Frankfurter for the U.S. Census Bureau.
	Women's History Month
High Res | Low Res	U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Arcelia Miller. As of January 2003, about 15 percent of active duty military personnel were women. Photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi, U.S. Air Force.
High Res | Low Res	The Rev. Elizabeth Carl, an Episcopal priest, participates in a church service at St. Thomas Parish in Washington, D.C. In 2000, there were 56,000 female clergy in the United States. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Boxer Jennifer Grimes trains in Capitol Heights, Md. According to Census 2000, there are 62,000 professional women athletes, coaches and umpires. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Firefighter Tommi Rucker arrives on the scene of a traffic accident. According to Census 2000, there are some 8,500 female firefighters nationwide. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A mechanic inspects a jet engine. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2002 there were 4.5 million women who listed their occupation as mechanic or repairer. Photo provided by the Southwest Airlines.
High Res | Low Res	Miss Clara Camille Carroll performs clerical work in 1943. Today, 97 percent of all secretaries and administrative assistants are women. Photo provided by the National Archives, Special Media Division (NWDNS-16-G-280[N6428])
High Res | Low Res	Mrs. Emma Greenwood teaches a group of second graders in 1945. Today there are 1.1 million secondary school teachers in the United States; 57 percent of them are women. Photo provided by the National Archives, Special Media Division (NWDNS-208-NP-3F-3)
	African-American History Month
High Res | Low Res	African-Americans gather at a civil rights march in 1963. In 2005, the poverty rate for African-Americans was 24.9 percent, down from 31.3 percent in 1985. Photo provided by the National Archives Special Media Division (NWDNS-306-SSM-4C366).
High Res | Low Res	A professor lectures to an integrated class at West Virginia State College. In 2005, 1.1 million African-Americans age 25 and over had an advanced degree. Photo provided by the National Archives Special Media Division (64-1855).
High Res | Low Res	A college student reviews class schedules before enrolling. Today, African-Americans with a high school education can expect to earn $1 million over the course of their lifetime. With a college degree, that number increases to $1.7 million. Photo by Heather Schmaedeke for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A bank teller compares a withdrawal slip with the bank’s records. Thirteen percent of tellers are African-American. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Teacher Jay Coleman's music class practices their African dance steps. In 2005, about 10 percent of teachers in elementary and middle school were African-American. Photo by Lauren Brenner for the U.S. Census Bureau.
	National Adoption Month
High Res | Low Res	Michelle and Fuller Ming pose with their adopted children. In 2000, 78 percent of all adopted children under 18 lived with two married parents. Photo by Lauren Brenner for U.S. Census Bureau. Source: Census 2000 Special Reports: Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000.
High Res | Low Res	Ian Ming gets a ride from his adoptive father, Fuller Ming. In 2000, adopted children under age 18 tended to live in households that were better off economically than those of biological children. Photo by Lauren Brenner for U.S. Census Bureau. Source: Census 2000 Special Reports: Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000.
High Res | Low Res	Kim (adopted father on left) and Carol (adopted mother on right) Cormany pose on their porch with their five adopted Russian-born children. In 2000, 13 percent of all adopted children in the United States were foreign-born. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau. Source: Census 2000 Special Reports: Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000.
High Res | Low Res	Adopted Russian-born sisters Natasha, Katya and Stacy Cormany pose on their porch. In 2000, nearly 10 percent of all foreign-born adopted children came from Russia. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau. Source: Census 2000 Special Reports: Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000.
High Res | Low Res	Barbara Sadler poses with her adopted daughters Nicole and Apryl. In 2000, there were more adopted girls than boys under age 18. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau. Source: Census 2000 Special Reports: Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000.
High Res | Low Res	Barbara Sadler reads to her adopted daughter Nicole in their home. In 2000, 78 percent of adopted children lived in homes that were owned by their adoptive parents. Photo by Lloyd Wolf for the U.S. Census Bureau. Source: Census 2000 Special Reports: Adopted Children and Stepchildren: 2000.
	Grandparents as Caregivers
High Res | Low Res	A grandmother enjoys a moment with her grandson. In 2005, there were 6.1 million children living with a grandparent. Photo by Michelle Frankfurter for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A great-grandmother enjoys a moment outside with her great-grandchildren. Census data show that 34 percent of grandparent caregivers live in “skipped generation” households, where neither parent of the grandchild is present. Photo by Tom Edwards for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A grandmother reads a favorite story to her young grandchildren. There were 920,000 grandparent caregivers responsible for their grandchildren for five or more years. Photo by Heather Schmaedeke for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	A grandmother helps her granddaughter with the nightly ritual of brushing her teeth. There were 2.4 million grandparents responsible for most of the basic needs of one or more of the grandchildren who live with them. Photo by Craig Hopper for the U.S. Census Bureau.
High Res | Low Res	Grandparents enjoy some time on the porch with their grandson. Among grandparent-caregivers, 1.5 million are grandmothers and 880,000 are grandfathers. Photo by Michelle Frankfurter for the U.S. Census Bureau.