America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Who Are Our Health Care Workers?

Health care, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing sector, employs 22 million. We profile this workforce now on the front line of the fight against COVID-19.

Working From Home During the Pandemic

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey shows that those who increased frequency of telework had higher income and education and better health.

Unequally Essential: Women and Gender Pay Gap During COVID-19

On the eve of Equal Pay Day and as the nation recognizes Women’s History Month, Census Bureau data show women still face pay disparities across occupations.

The 2019 Annual Survey of Manufactures Includes State Level Data

The latest Annual Survey of Manufactures is now available and an updated infographic outlines total value of shipments in the U.S. manufacturing sector.

Putting Economic Impact of Pandemic in Context

Historical data on unemployment and economic sectors show the magnitude of COVID-19’s economic impact.

Despite Unemployment Insurance, Many Households Struggle to Meet Basic Needs

The Household Pulse Survey shows that 31.2% of households that used unemployment insurance reported a very difficult time paying for usual household expenses.

Initial Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Economy More Widespread Than on Mortality

Census Bureau research shows the pandemic initially had a more widespread impact on the economy than on mortality rates.

Moms, Work and the Pandemic

New data show that there were 1.4 million more mothers not actively working for pay in January compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Majority of Small Businesses Not Requiring Employees Get Tested or Vaccinated

First results from Phase 4 of the Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey show the majority of respondents do not require workers get tested or vaccinated.

User Feedback Helps Census Bureau Develop Data Tools

The Census Bureau produces billions of estimates and a key part of its mission is to develop tools that allow all types of users to easily access the data.

A New Way to Measure How Many Americans Work More Than One Job

The number of workers holding two or more jobs has increased from 1996 to 2018. The Census Bureau’s Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics tracks the growth.

When Army Heroes Return to the Civilian Labor Market

Veterans Employment Outcomes, a new Census Bureau experimental product, shows how U.S. Army veterans fare in the job market after discharge.

Women Making Gains in STEM Occupations but Still Underrepresented

While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they are only 27% of STEM workers, up from 8% in 1970.

Same-Sex Couples More Likely Than Opposite-Sex Couples to Have Both Members Working

The American Community Survey shows the impact of age, children and marital status on the employment of same-sex couples compared to opposite-sex couples.

How Older Workers With a Disability Navigate Commutes

A new U.S. Census Bureau report focuses on commuting behaviors of older workers, including those with disabilities.

Manufacturing Faces a Labor Shortage as Workforce Ages

Nearly one-fourth of the manufacturing workforce is age 55 or older and retaining and attracting workers is a challenge.

Post-9/11 Veterans More Likely Than Nonveterans to be Employed

A new Census Bureau report reveals how the employment of post-9/11 veterans differs from that of those who never served in the armed forces.

The 2019 Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll Is Out

The Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll shows the largest government employment categories: education, hospitals, and police protection.

Same-Sex Married People More Likely Than Opposite-Sex Counterparts to be in Labor Force

New 2019 American Community Survey data show labor force participation and work status characteristics were different for same- and opposite-sex married people.

A Profile of the Retail Workforce

The nation’s 9.8 million retail workers accounted for 6.3% of the U.S. labor force.