The latest news releases and statements from the U.S. Census Bureau. Also, find upcoming events, and useful information for media.
News
2020 Census Paid Temporary Workers
The U.S. Census Bureau has begun releasing the total number of 2020 Census paid temporary workers that earned any pay during a specific weekly pay period.
New Data on Equal Employment Opportunity Available
Provides information about the labor force across several variables, including detailed occupations, industry, earnings, education, and age by residence.
Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 4 Weekly Data Release
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from the fourth phase of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS).
Tip Sheets
Tip Sheet Number 4 — February 26, 2021
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
Tip Sheet Number 3 — February 12, 2021
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
Tip Sheet Number 2 — January 29, 2021
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
Facts for Features
Women’s History Month: March 2021
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.
National African American (Black) History Month: February 2021
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.
Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2021
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.
Press Kits
2020 Census Apportionment Counts Press Kit
The U.S. Census Bureau will release the congressional apportionment population counts and number of representatives for each of the 50 states.
2020 Census Redistricting Files
P.L. 94-171 requires the Census Bureau to furnish "basic tabulations of population" to each state, including for those small areas the states have identified.
Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) Press Kit
The purpose of the Post-Enumeration Survey is to measure the accuracy of the census by independently surveying a sample of the population.