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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 08, 2021

Census Bureau Releases 2021 Determinations for Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act

Today the U.S. Census Bureau released a list of 331 jurisdictions that are required to provide language assistance during elections.

Press Release | December 07, 2021

The Opportunity Project Summit: Open Innovation for All

TOP helps companies, nonprofits, and universities turn federal open data into new technologies that solve real world problems.

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.

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Census Bureau Serves a Hearty Spread of Holiday Food Industry Statistics

Data reveal the business of the holiday food industry from agriculture to manufacturing to wholesalers and retailers.

Story | December 01, 2021

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.

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