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Southern and Western Regions Experienced Rapid Growth This Decade

The South leads the way with 10 of the top 15 fastest-growing large U.S. cities, according to new population estimates for cities and towns.

PRESS RELEASE | MAY 22, 2020

Some 2020 Census Field Operations to Resume in Additional Locations

The U.S. Census Bureau will begin a phased restart of some 2020 Census field operations in 10 additional states the week of May 25.

PRESS RELEASE | MAY 22, 2020

U.S. Census Bureau to Resume Field Data Collection in the Island Areas

The U.S. Census Bureau is reopening offices in preparation for resuming operations for the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.

PRESS RELEASE | MAY 20, 2020

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Household Pulse Survey Results

The Household Pulse Survey is designed to collect real-time data on how people’s lives have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

How Disasters Affect the Nation’s Housing

Using administrative records from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Census Bureau housing unit estimates now reflect the impact of natural disasters.

STORY | MAY 21, 2020

America: A Nation of Small Towns

About 76% of incorporated places have fewer than 5,000 people and about a third of those have less than 500 people.

STORY | MAY 20, 2020

New Household Pulse Survey Shows Concern Over Food Security, Loss of Income

The Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey provides estimates on food security, physical/mental wellness, education disruptions and more during the pandemic.

STORY | MAY 19, 2020

Four Ways New Technology Is Revolutionizing the 2020 Census

U.S. Marshals scribbled answers to the first census in 1790 but the 2020 Census will be the most high-tech population count ever.

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