Data on occupation are collected on several U.S. Census Bureau surveys. Please visit the Industry and Occupation web page for more information. In addition, the following links may be useful:
- American Community Survey (ACS): The ACS is a nationwide survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau that collects and produces information on social, economic, housing, and demographic characteristics for the nation's population every year. Estimates for the United States, Puerto Rico, all states, Congressional Districts, and geographic areas of 65,000 or more are released annually in the ACS 1-year estimates. Data for geographic areas as small as census tracts and block groups are available annually from the ACS 5-year estimates. Learn more by visiting the ACS website and accessing our estimates via data.census.gov.
- ACS Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Tabulation: The ACS EEO tabulation contains information similar to tabulations from the 1970, 1980, 1990 and 2000 censuses. The ACS EEO tabulations highlight the diversity of the labor force. Learn more information about the ACS EEO tabulation and the next schedule release by visiting the EEO Tabulation webpage.
- Current Population Survey (CPS): The CPS is a jointly sponsored survey by the Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). CPS is the primary source of U.S. labor force statistics. CPS occupational data used in socioeconomic reports provide mostly national estimates. Learn more about CPS by visiting the CPS website. Data users should also consult the BLS CPS website.
- The Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP): SIPP provides information on the distribution of income and the success of government assistance programs. SIPP data provide the most extensive information available on how the nation's economic well-being changes over time. Learn more by visiting the SIPP website.
- Industry and Occupation Library. Access visualizations, publications, and working papers related to this topic.