Children
All Census Bureau demographic surveys collect information about children. The information collected varies by survey.
What information is available on Children?
The Census Bureau has data available on child wellbeing, health insurance coverage, age and sex, living arrangements and those living in poverty to just name a few. Data collected may vary according to program or survey. The Census Bureau has a variety of publications available on this topic.
You can access data on children through the American Community Survey (ACS), Current Population Survey (CPS), the Decennial Census, and the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
You can access data using the data.census.gov or for more information on the surveys that have data on children go to Census Survey Explorer.
The Census Bureau works with other statistical agencies in collecting and disseminating data on children. This data may be from surveys as well as administrative records.
Listed here are some other resources for your consideration:
Did you know?
In 1968, 85% of children under 18 lived with two parents; by 2021, 70% did (regardless of parental marital status), according to the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey (CPS).
