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U.S. Census Bureau Releases 2017 Economic Census First Look Estimates

In 2017, the number of businesses with paid employees increased to nearly 7.6 million, surpassing the number of establishments in 2012 and 2007.

PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 17, 2019

Second Release of 2018 American Community Survey 1-Year Data Now Available

On October 17th, the U.S. Census Bureau released the remaining profiles and tables for the 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates.

PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 15, 2019

U.S. Census Bureau Statement on State Data Sharing Agreements

For years, the U.S. Census Bureau has regularly entered into agreements to receive administrative records from many federal, state and local governments.

PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 08, 2019

U.S. Census Bureau Kicks Off National Recruitment Campaign

Census Bureau officials to hold a live news conference detailing national hiring efforts and kick off of more than 2,020 recruitment events nationwide.

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Effects of Economic Downturn on Private and Public Employment

Private industry employment dipped more but rebounded quicker, surpassing pre-recession levels. Public sector employment still has not fully recovered.

STORY | OCTOBER 16, 2019

Can Census Bureau Data Drive Business Growth and Job Creation?

Knowing who your customers and competitors are can make or break a business. Census Bureau data can help.

STORY | OCTOBER 15, 2019

Key Player in Disaster Response: The U.S. Census Bureau

Community planners rely on census statistics to prepare evacuation plans and supply distribution after natural disasters and other emergencies.

STORY | OCTOBER 09, 2019

New Data From Around the Globe in HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base

Census Bureau’s database now houses 205 unique sources of data

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