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2015 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates
Census Bureau releases 2015 income and poverty estimates for all counties and school districts.
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
A Comparison of Rural and Urban America: Household Income and Poverty
The U.S. Census Bureau today released data that show that nationally, rural Americans have lower median household incomes than urban households.
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.
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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.
Random Samplings Blog
New Data Shows Poverty Rates Lower in 23 States in 2015
An Examination of Changes Across Economic Characteristics and Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Press Release
Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense del 2015
Estadísticas de más de 40 temas demográficos y económicos ofrecen perfiles detallados de las comunidades en todo el país.
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New 2015 American Community Survey Statistics Available
Statistics for More Than 40 Demographic and Economic Topics Provide Detailed Profiles of Communities Nationwide
Random Samplings Blog
2015 Drop in Poverty is Largest on Record Since 1999
Estimates released today from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) show the official poverty rate in the United States declined to 13.5 percent in 2015, a 1.2 percentage point drop from 2014.
Random Samplings Blog
Census Bureau Releases 2015 Supplemental Poverty Measure
Today the U.S. Census Bureau, in collaboration with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released its sixth annual supplemental poverty measure report.
Press Release
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2015
Real median household income increased by 5.2 percent between 2014 and 2015 while the official poverty rate decreased 1.2 percentage points.
Press Release
Ingresos, Pobreza y Cobertura de Seguro Médico: 2015
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Random Samplings Blog
"What Does it Mean to be in Poverty in the U.S., Statistically Speaking?"
You may have heard public officials or the media talk recently about the poverty rate in America. In advance of the U.S. Census Bureau’s release of its annual income and poverty reports next week, we thought it might be worth reviewing how poverty is officially defined and measured in the United States.
Random Samplings Blog
How the Census Bureau Measures Income and Poverty
Income, poverty and health insurance statistics for 2015 from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) will be released Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016. One-year statistics from the 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) will be released on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016.
Press Release
2015 Income, Poverty & Health Insurance & Supplemental Poverty Measure
MEDIA ADVISORY: On Sept. 13 at 10 a.m., the U.S. Census Bureau will hold an online news conference to announce findings from three reports.
Press Release
Income, Poverty & Health Insurance Statistics and ACS Results
MEDIA ADVISORY: Release schedule for 2015 income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics and the 2015 American Community Survey results.
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Labor Day 2016: Sept. 5
The first observance of Labor Day was likely on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade.
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