Not All Industries Experienced Declines During the Pandemic

Estimates from the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Services Survey show that some industries grew despite the pandemic while others saw declining revenue.

Public Spending on Protecting the Environment Up

The Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances shows spending on protection of natural resources has steadily increased since 2014.

Consumers Turn To Biking for Safe Fun and Exercise During Pandemic

Stay-at-home orders and shuttered fitness clubs amid COVID pandemic up demand for bicycles, leading to bike shortages and higher prices.

Does Majoring in STEM Lead to a STEM Job After Graduation?

Among STEM workers, those who majored in STEM earned more than those who did not.

Think Online Retail Is the Largest E-Commerce Sector? Think Again

Manufacturing ranked first in e-commerce shipments in 2018, making up $4.0 trillion of the $6.0 trillion in total value of manufacturing shipments.

Veterans and Those They Left Behind: What Benefits Do They Receive?

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation shows that about 600,000 “survivor” households received military compensation in 2017.

A Long Life Does Not Always Mean a Healthy Life in Old Age

Healthy life expectancy at age 60 varies by world region and country. Gender and a country’s income level play major roles.

What’s the Financial Condition of Households Getting Government Benefits?

The Survey of Income Program Participation shows that many families that received government aid in 2017 lacked assets but had similar levels of unsecured debt.

Census Data Summits Help Users Mine Census Data Treasures

U.S. Census Bureau data summits help groups from nonprofits to rural communities navigate the wealth of data the 2020 Census and other Census products bring.

Businesses Lease Cars, Office Space, Furniture and … Workers

The nation’s 3,769 employee-leasing businesses had 2.7 million workers and generated $177.8 billion in revenue in 2017.

How Much Do Businesses Spend on Innovation to Stay Competitive?

The Census Bureau’s Annual Capital Expenditures Survey shows how much businesses spent to innovate and stay competitive, including investment in robotics.

U.S. Spending on Public Schools in 2019 Highest Since 2008

New Annual Survey of School System Finances data show the nation spent $752.3 billion on its 48 million children in public schools in 2019.

More Than One in Seven Social Safety Net Recipients in 2017 Were College Graduates

At least 3.7 million college graduates participated in social safety net programs in 2017.

Access to Contraception Can Increase Women’s Educational Attainment

U.S. Census Bureau and University of Colorado researchers teamed up to analyze the impact of a Colorado family planning program on high school completion.

The Opportunity Project Helps Streamline the Sharing of COVID-19 Test Results

The Census Bureau and Department of Health and Human Services led a technology “sprint” to create tools to capture and securely transmit COVID-19 tests data.

Teacher Appreciation Week Especially Significant in The Time of COVID

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools tools and resources aim to lessen the burden on teachers seeking additional activities for their students.

Phase 3.1 of Household Pulse Survey Now Asks How COVID Vaccines Affect Recipients’ Behavior

The new phase of the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey digs deeper into vaccine hesitancy and other topics from mental health to use of telehealth.

Marital Histories Differ Between Native-Born and Foreign-Born Adults

New Census Bureau report reveals foreign-born people are more likely than native-born to marry, are older when they first marry and are less likely to remarry.

What Methods Did People Use to Vote in the 2020 Election?

New data from the Current Population Survey’s voting supplement examine voting methods in 2020 and changes from 2016 at the national and state levels.

Record High Turnout in 2020 General Election

Despite concerns that voter turnout would be lower during the pandemic, the 2020 election had the century’s highest turnout.