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Latest News

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Household Pulse Survey Weekly Data

The Census Bureau released new data from the experimental Household Pulse Survey.

PRESS RELEASE | AUGUST 04, 2020

2020 Census Paid Temporary Workers

The U.S. Census Bureau has begun releasing the total number of 2020 Census paid temporary workers that earned any pay during a specific weekly pay period.

PRESS RELEASE | AUGUST 03, 2020

Statement: Delivering a Complete and Accurate 2020 Census Count

Today, we announced updates to accelerate the completion of data collection and apportionment counts by our statutory deadline of December 31, 2020.

PRESS RELEASE | JULY 31, 2020

2020 Joint Statistical Meetings Virtual Conference

U.S. Census Bureau and researchers from across the nation will present research findings at the Joint Statistical Meetings Annual Virtual Conference Aug. 2 – 6.

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

2020 Census Will Help School Districts Prepare for Next Generation of Students

An accurate count of children can help communities meet the need for more educational resources, including new schools.

STORY | JULY 22, 2020

Potential Impact of Stay-at-Home Orders on Health Insurance Rates

About 21.9 million workers in jobs more likely to be affected by stay-at-home orders and social distancing have health insurance through employers.

STORY | JULY 21, 2020

Most Families That Received SNAP Benefits in 2018 Had At Least One Person Working

Most families who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits had at least one worker and about a third included two or more workers.

STORY | JULY 15, 2020

A Look at Businesses in Coastline Counties During Hurricane Season

Population growth in areas most vulnerable to hurricanes is of concern to emergency managers but so are the 2.4 million businesses in coastline areas.

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