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Census Bureau Announces Hartville, Missouri, as “Center of Population” for the United States

The U.S. Census Bureau has calculated the center of population for the United States based on the 2020 Census population of 331.4 million.

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Census Bureau Releases Experimental 2020 American Community Survey 1-Year Data

The U.S. Census Bureau today released experimental 1-year estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS).

Press Release | December 02, 2021

Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 7 Weekly Data Release

New data from Phase 7 of the SBPS which measures the effect of changing business conditions during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as other major events.

Press Release | December 01, 2021

Household Pulse Survey Phase 3.3

The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the beginning of data collection for phase 3.3 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS).

Random Samplings Blog | November 30, 2021

An Overview of Addressing Nonresponse Bias in the American Community Survey During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Administrative Data

In this blog we will discuss an important modification to the American Community Survey (ACS)’s weighting procedures for the 2020 experimental data.

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Franchising is More than Just Fast Food

The 2017 Economic Census Franchise Statistics Report shows there were 498,234 franchise establishments with 9.6 million workers and $1.7 trillion in sales.

Story | November 30, 2021

Small Business Pulse Survey Reveals Price Increases by Sector

Phase 6 wrapped up October 17 and Phase 7 went into the field November 15. Will Phase 7 show that these economic trends are continuing?

Story | November 24, 2021

Sugar and Spice: Is a Culinary Degree Everything Nice?

The Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) Explorer tool can help potential students glean industry trends that inform key decisions.

Story | November 22, 2021

Pre-Pandemic Early Childhood Enrollment Expanded as More Enrolled in Public Preschool

Before COVID-19, preschool enrollment was increasing as state funding of early education programs grew and the federal government is now proposing universal

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