Effects of Economic Downturn on Private and Public Employment

Private industry employment dipped more but rebounded quicker, surpassing pre-recession levels. Public sector employment still has not fully recovered.

Can Census Bureau Data Drive Business Growth and Job Creation?

Knowing who your customers and competitors are can make or break a business. Census Bureau data can help.

Key Player in Disaster Response: The U.S. Census Bureau

Community planners rely on census statistics to prepare evacuation plans and supply distribution after natural disasters and other emergencies.

New Data From Around the Globe in HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base

Census Bureau’s database now houses 205 unique sources of data

Fighting Fires With Data

New Orleans Fire Department uses Census Bureau data to identify homes without smoke detectors- and gives out free ones where most needed.

Smartphones, Online Responses Among Census Technological Innovations

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we offer a Q&A with U.S. Census Bureau Chief Information Officer Kevin Smith.

What Drives Productivity Growth?

The Census Bureau and Bureau of Labor Statistics teamed up to create Dispersion Statistics on Productivity, to measure productivity and economic performance.

Manufacturing Day: Recognizing Manufacturing's Impact on the U.S. Economy

Census Bureau shares a wealth of manufacturing data to celebrate the contributions of this vital economic sector on Manufacturing Day this Friday.