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La mayoría de los estadounidenses habla solamente inglés en la casa
Más de tres cuartos de la población de 5 años o más hablaban solo inglés en la casa, según las estimaciones de 5 años de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadoun
Press Release
Most Americans Speak Only English at Home or Speak English “Very Well”
Over three-quarters (78.3%) of the nation age 5 and older spoke only English at home, according to newly released 2018-2022 ACS, 5-Year Estimates.
Stats for Stories
Native American Heritage Day: November 24, 2023
The estimated American Indian and Alaska Native alone population was 4.3M and the alone or in combination population 7.1M on July 1, 2022.
Press Release
Three-Quarters of Children 6 Years or Younger Live With Two Parents
Census Bureau releases new estimates on America’s Families and Living Arrangements.
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National Family Week: November 19-25, 2023
In 2022, there were 83.3 million families in the U.S. and average family size had shrunk to 3.11 from 3.20 in 2007, according to the American Community Survey.
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American Education Week: November 13-17, 2023
In FY2021, spending per U.S. student (public pre-K through 12th grade) was $14,347 and enrollment was 49.6 million.
Random Samplings Blog
New Experimental Products Designed with the AIAN Community in Mind
We’re committed to reflecting an accurate portrait of our nation, and our success depends on delivering statistics that address the needs of all our data users.
Se proyecta que la población de EE. UU. comience a disminuir en la segunda mitad del siglo
Se proyecta que la población de los EE. UU. llegue a casi 370 millones en el 2080, antes de reducirse a 366 millones en el 2100.
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U.S. Population Projected to Begin Declining in Second Half of Century
The U.S. population is projected to reach a high of nearly 370 million in 2080 before edging downward to 366 million in 2100.
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National STEM Day: November 8, 2023
The American Community Survey estimates 10.8M Americans 16+ were employed in STEM occupations in 2021, 26.7% were women who earned 84.1% as much as men.
Random Samplings Blog
Understanding Hard-to-Count and Historically Undercounted Populations
In a world driven by data, accurate population counts form the foundation for informed decision-making.
Press Release
Virtual Workshop: Advancing Research on Race, Ethnicity and Inequality
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a virtual workshop on Advancing Research on Race, Ethnicity and Inequality Nov. 14-15, 2023.
Press Release
New Data on Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses
According to the 2022 Annual Business Survey (ABS), which covers reference year 2021, there were approximately 5.9 million employer firms in total.
Director's Blog
Research Will Help Enumerate Undercounted People in the 2030 Census
The Census Bureau conducts research to develop better methods to reach and collect data from the historically hard to count.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2023
The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.
Stats for Stories
Minority Enterprise Development Week: October 22-28, 2023
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 55.8M U.S. residents 65 years and older in the 2020 Census and 57.8M in the July 1, 2022, population estimates.
Press Release
2022 State-to-State Migration Flows Statistics Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new state-level statistics on geographic mobility and place of birth in 2022.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Veterans Day 2023: November 11
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.
Press Release
CONFIRMED DATE: Embargo of New Population Projections for the Nation
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a two-day embargo period to allow media members access to the 2023 National Population Projections.
Press Release
La Oficina del Censo lanza nuevas proyecciones de población
La Oficina del Censo de EE. UU. ofrecerá un período de dos días para que los miembros de los medios accedan a las Proyecciones de población para 2023.
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New Data on Field of Degree by Earnings Now Available
A new Earnings by Field of Degree table package providing detailed data on field of bachelor’s degree and median earnings
Press Release
Response to Public Submissions to the 2030 Federal Register Notice
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced how it is addressing public suggestions for 2030 Census research plans.
Stats for Stories
Leif Erikson Day (Nordic-American heritage): October 9, 2023
The 2022 American Community Survey estimated 10M people in the U.S. reported Nordic ancestry (Danish, Finnish, Icelander, Norwegian, Scandinavian and Swedish).
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German-American Day: October 6, 2023
The American Community Survey estimates about 41.1M (roughly 12.3%) of the nation’s 333.3M people in 2022 reported German ancestry.
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Global Diversity Awareness Month: October 2023
Diversity is all the ways in which we differ: race, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, educational background, etc.
Stats for Stories
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month: October 2023
The American Community Survey estimated 16 million people or 4.8% of the total 333.3 million U.S. population in 2022 reported Italian ancestry.
Stats for Stories
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: October 2023
The American Community Survey estimated that 9.8M noninstitutionalized civilians with a disability in the U.S. were employed and 1.0M were unemployed in 2022.
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Polish-American Heritage Month: October 2023
The American Community Survey estimates about 8.2M (roughly 2.5%) of the nation’s 333.3M people in 2022 reported Polish ancestry.
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National Preparedness Month: September 2023
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 55.8M U.S. residents 65 years and older in the 2020 Census and 57.8M in the July 1, 2022, population estimates.
Stats for Stories
National Coffee Day: September 29, 2023
U.S. imports of green coffee were $3.6B from January to July 2023, down from $4.2B during the same period in 2022, according to U.S. Census Bureau trade stats.
Stats for Stories
Ancestor Appreciation Day: September 27, 2023
The 2022 American Community Survey found these top reported ancestries in the U.S.: German 41.1M, English 31.4M, Irish 30.7M, American 17.8M, and Italian 16.0M.
Stats for Stories
World Tourism Day: September 27, 2023
Trade.gov/SelectUSA reports that the U.S. travel and tourism industry generated almost $1.9T in 2019, supporting 9.2M jobs and 2.9% of Gross Domestic Product.
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Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day: September 24, 2023
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936, (49 Stat. 1895 as amended), designated the last Sunday in September as "Gold Star Mother's Day."
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National Hunting and Fishing Day: September 23, 2023
The 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation found 35.8M anglers, 11.5M hunters, and 86.0M wildlife watchers spent $156.9B.
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: September 17, 2023
The American Community Survey estimates that in 2021 there were 310.7M citizens and 21.2M noncitizens in the U.S. About 281.1M citizens were born in the U.S.
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Unmarried and Single Americans Week: September 17-23, 2023
In 2022, about 132.3 million or 49.3% of Americans age 15 and over were unmarried, according to the Current Population Survey.
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