Big Population Shifts in Cities and Towns One Year Into Pandemic

City and town population estimates for July 1, 2021, show consistent regional trends but smaller gains and larger declines for top cities and towns.

Broad Diversity of Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Population

During Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we explore the broad diversity of this population in the United States.

Who Is Receiving Social Safety Net Benefits?

A new data tool allows users to explore thousands of social safety statistics 2013-2019 and demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of recipients.

Census Bureau Today Releases 2020 Census Undercount, Overcount Rates by State

The 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey provides an estimate of the undercount or overcount results for each state and by census operation.

Mapping Digital Equity in Every State

The new Digital Equity Act Population Viewer will help meet the funding goals of the Digital Equity Act of 2021.

Housing Vacancy Rates Near Historic Lows

Housing Vacancy Survey shows that availability of homeowner and rental housing tightened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Small Business Week 2022: How Small Businesses Impact Our Economy

The 59th Annual Small Business Week theme is “Building a Better America Through Entrepreneurship.”

E-Commerce Sales Surged During the Pandemic

Annual growth in e-commerce retail sales accelerated during the pandemic as more consumers shopped online.

Recognizing Nation’s 2.78 Million Administrative Professionals

Secretaries and administrative assistants make up 2% of the workforce, mainly women with lower-than-average earnings.

Exploring Economic Data by Topic

The Exploring Census Data webinar series focuses on data research by business topic.

Why Study Aging in Africa, Region With World’s Youngest Population?

A U.S. Census Bureau report provides comprehensive statistics on current and future population aging trends and patterns in Africa.

Exploring Census Data Made Easy

The new Census Survey Explorer provides a quick and comprehensive list of surveys by topic, geography and frequency.

Fertility Rates: Declined for Younger Women, Increased for Older Women

Despite broader stability in fertility trends, a Census Bureau analysis shows that the age at which U.S. women gave birth changed from 1990 to 2019.

Less Hunger in At-Risk Households During Pandemic Expansion of School Meals Program

Participation rates in free school lunch programs remain higher for lower income children even when program was expanded during the pandemic.

National Archives Releases 1950 Census Records

Decennial Census records are available to the public for free through the National Archives 72 years after each census is taken.

Famous People Who First Appeared in 1950 Census Records

The National Archives today releases 1950 Census records. Some people who eventually gained fame made their first appearance in this decennial census.

Mom and Pop Businesses: Key Contributors to U.S. Economy

The 83rd annual Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is an opportunity to highlight their impact and Census Bureau tools and resources available for small business.

1950 Census Records: A Window to History

Records for all people counted in the 1950 Census will be released by the National Archives and Records Administration April 1.

What Has Driven Population Change in U.S. Counties?

In most counties, domestic migration played a larger role in population growth than births, deaths and international migration, possibly due to the pandemic.

Deaths Outnumbered Births in Half of All States Between 2020 and 2021

Higher deaths and lower fertility during the COVID-19 pandemic led to natural decrease in nearly three-quarters of the nation’s counties.

U.S. Deaths Spiked as COVID-19 Continued

The United States experienced its largest increase in deaths between 2019 and 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Net Domestic Migration Increased in Many U.S. Counties in 2021

Smaller counties were more likely to experience net domestic migration gains and larger counties declines last year, possibly due to the pandemic.

Census Data Tool Helps FEMA Better Understand Disaster Vulnerability

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) tool helps FEMA better understand “at-risk” populations during a natural disaster.

Despite Efforts, Census Undercount of Young Children Persists

Improving data for young children in all Census Bureau products is the focus of a new cross-directorate working group.

Who Was Undercounted, Overcounted in the 2020 Census?

The U.S. Census Bureau used two measures of coverage to estimate who was missed or counted more than once in the 2020 Census.

U.S. Migration Continued to Decline From 2020 to 2021

In 2021, 8.4% of people had lived in a different residence a year earlier, a decline from the 2020 mover rate of 9.3%.

What Is the Gender Wage Gap in Your State?

A new Census Bureau interactive visualization shows the gender wage gap for selected occupations in the states and Puerto Rico.

Harder to Pay the Bills Now That Child Tax Credit Payments Have Ended

As Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments ended in December, more households with children reported struggling to cover household expenses.

Increase in Number of U.S. Black-Owned Businesses From 2017 to 2019

U.S. Census Bureau statistics show Black-owned businesses grew in all sectors of the U.S. economy.

Census Bureau Survey Now Measures COVID Impact on Workforce, Supplies

Phase 8 of the SBPS is designed to deepen our understanding of how the pandemic continues to affect U.S. small business operations.

U.S. Startups Create Jobs at Higher Rates, Older Large Firms Employ Most Workers

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Business Dynamics Statistics show how the age and size of firms contributed to job creation and employment shares from 1976 to 2019.

Dim Job Outlook for People Released From Prison During Great Recession

People convicted of a felony or released from prison are less likely to find work than adults without high school degrees or similar criminal histories.

The Business of Manufacturing Snack Foods Before the “Big Game”

Snack foods are big business around popular sporting events.

Census Bureau Construction Data: From Stone Age to Space Age

The U.S. Census Bureau is phasing in improvements, including satellite imaging, to improve construction data products that are key federal economic indicators.

Over a Quarter of Children Lived With At Least One Foreign-Born Parent

A new report reveals that children living with at least one foreign-born parent are more likely to live with two parents than children with native-born parents.

Frontline Workers Report More Anxiety, Depressive Disorder Symptoms

Fewer adults are reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression than a year ago. Frontline workers outside the home are more likely to report these symptoms.