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For previous press releases see our archived list of Education Press Releases.
Random Samplings Blog
No Kids in the House: A Historical Look at Adults Living Without Children
Over the last 50 years, the percentage of adults living without children has climbed 19 percentage points from 52.5 percent in 1967 to 71.3 percent today based on an analysis of Current Population Survey data.
Random Samplings Blog
Collaboration Is Key to Producing Timely School District Poverty Estimates
Many factors play a role in a child’s educational success, and it is the mission of the U.S. Department of Education to promote excellence in education and ensure equal access.
Random Samplings Blog
Beyond the Farm: Rural Industry Workers in America
Rural America faces unique challenges and opportunities compared with urban America. However, the contributions of rural communities go far beyond the farm.
Press Release
New Census Data Show Differences Between Urban and Rural Populations
People who live in rural areas are more likely to own their own homes, live in their state of birth & have served in the military than their urban counterparts.
Press Release
Median Earnings by Sex, Education and Generational Status
Children of foreign-born parents, the second generation, were more likely to be college-educated and have higher incomes than parents’ generation.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2016
To commemorate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the Census Bureau has compiled a list of statistics about this race group.
Press Release
Selected Characteristics of the Citizen Voting-Age Population
Selected characteristics of the citizen voting-age population from the 2015 ACS for all U.S. states and congressional districts.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Veterans Day 2016: Nov. 11
A compilation of demographic and economic statistics on our nation’s Veterans.
Press Release
Understanding Government Finances Webinar
The Census Bureau will hold a webinar to define public sector statistics and provide a brief overview of the surveys that fall under government finances.
Press Release
School Enrollment in the United States: 2015
School enrollment tables provide information by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, family income, type of college, employment status, nativity and more.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Mes de la herencia hispana del 2016
Esta información presenta una serie de estadísticas actualizadas que describe el estado demográfico de la población Latina en los Estados Unidos.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Hispanic Heritage Month 2016
This fact sheet presents a range of updated statistics describing the demographic state of the nation’s Latino population.
Director's Blog
Just in Time for the New Academic Year: Census Bureau Unveils New Statistics in Schools Program
As the academic year begins, we are excited to roll out a new U.S. Census Bureau program, “Statistics in Schools” aimed at making a real and positive difference in American education.
Press Release
U.S. Census Bureau Brings Statistics to Life for K-12 Classrooms
New Statistics in Schools website provides
activities and other resources to teachers.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Unmarried and Single Americans Week: Sept. 18-24, 2016"
The third week of September recognizes the nation’s unmarried Americans with statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas.
Press Release
Number of IT Workers Has Increased Tenfold Since 1970
The number of information technology (IT) workers now stands at 4.6 million, compared with just 450,000 in 1970 according to a new report from the ACS.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Back to School: 2016-2017
This edition of Facts for Features highlights the many statistics associated with the return to classrooms by our nation’s students and teachers.
Press Release
Infographic: 30-Year-Olds: Then and Now
This infographic shows how 30-year-olds today compare with those in 1975.
Press Release
Education Revenue Saw its Largest Increase Since 2008
Elementary and secondary education revenue are up 3.3 percent nationally, from 2013.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2016
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
Press Release
Educational Services-Establishments and Firm Size Reports
2012 Economic Census Subject Series: These reports present receipts, payroll and employment data for the U.S. at the two- through seven-digit NAICS level.
Research Matters Blog
Over the Hill at 25? College Completion at Higher Ages
For many years (since 1942 to be exact) when the U.S. Census Bureau has reported educational attainment, it has focused on the population age 25 and older.
Press Release
More than Half of Asians in U.S. Have a Bachelor's Degree or Higher
The percentage of Asians in the U.S. with a bachelor's degree or higher rose to 54 percent in 2015, up from 38 percent in 1995.
Random Samplings Blog
Shift Toward Greater Educational Attainment for Women Began 20 Years Ago
Statistics from the American Community Survey show women now lead men in college completion (see Women Now at the Head of the Class, Lead Men in College Attainment).
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