All America Counts Stories

Women Business Ownership in America On the Rise

The nation’s 1,141,410 women-owned employer firms employed 10.1 million workers and generated nearly $1.8 trillion in revenue in 2018.

The 2019 Annual Survey of Manufactures Includes State Level Data

The latest Annual Survey of Manufactures is now available and an updated infographic outlines total value of shipments in the U.S. manufacturing sector.

Retail Trade Is the Top Sector in the Five U.S. Territories

Recently released data from the Census Bureau’s 2017 Economic Census of Island Areas show economies of these territories mirror the U.S. economy in many ways.

Despite Unemployment Insurance, Many Households Struggle to Meet Basic Needs

The Household Pulse Survey shows that 31.2% of households that used unemployment insurance reported a very difficult time paying for usual household expenses.

Initial Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Economy More Widespread Than on Mortality

Census Bureau research shows the pandemic initially had a more widespread impact on the economy than on mortality rates.

Majority of Small Businesses Not Requiring Employees Get Tested or Vaccinated

First results from Phase 4 of the Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey show the majority of respondents do not require workers get tested or vaccinated.

What’s in That Truck I Just Passed on the Highway?

Trucks are the main form of transport of goods that Americans rely on, delivering $10.4 trillion of the $14.5 trillion of goods shipped in 2017.

User Feedback Helps Census Bureau Develop Data Tools

The Census Bureau produces billions of estimates and a key part of its mission is to develop tools that allow all types of users to easily access the data.

Women Making Gains in STEM Occupations but Still Underrepresented

While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they are only 27% of STEM workers, up from 8% in 1970.

Small Business Pulse Survey Shows Shift in Expectations from Spring to Winter

The Small Business Pulse Survey shows a majority of businesses face long-term challenges while others experienced little or no effect from the pandemic.

What is a Small Business?

Newly released “Establishment and Firm Size” data from the 2017 Economic Census show how important small businesses are to the U.S. economy.

Everything You Touch Can Turn Into Business Data

The Census Bureau’s new Digital Technology Module shows how many businesses collect and store everything from financial data to customer feedback digitally.

How Much Sales Tax Do States Collect Every Month?

An interactive map shows 2019 to 2020 monthly state sales tax collections from general sales, lodging, motor fuel, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.

Shopping Trends in 2020

A look at brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce sales, small businesses and retail shopping overall during a year of challenges.

New Single-Family Homes Sold Not as Large as They Used to Be

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Characteristics of New Housing provides details from house size and number of bedrooms and bathrooms to wall types and sales prices.

Share of Online Retail Sales Soaring

The Census Bureau publishes data products that measure the changing retail economic landscape from brick-and-mortar stores to e-commerce.

Manufacturing Faces a Labor Shortage as Workforce Ages

Nearly one-fourth of the manufacturing workforce is age 55 or older and retaining and attracting workers is a challenge.

2017 Economic Census Data Breaks Out Industry Growth, Changes By State

State and local data from the Census Bureau’s 2017 Economic Census provide insight into the businesses that are vital to our economy.

Health Care Still Largest U.S. Employer

The 2018 County Business Patterns show that health care employs the most but Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services saw the largest payroll increase.

Manufacturing Still Among Top Five U.S. Employers

Held annually on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day showcases the contributions of a key economic sector.