Administrative Records and the 2020 Census

Majority of the Black Population Lived in the South

The Black population was highly concentrated in counties in the South. In 106 counties, the Black alone-or-in-combination population represented 50 percent or more of the total county population. All of these counties were located in the South except for the city of St. Louis, MO, which is considered a county equivalent.

2010 Census Shows the White Population Has Become More Diverse

Experts from the Census Bureau describe the objectives of their work and explain census and survey results. The bureau conducts more than 100 surveys each year.

What About the 90+?

Experts from the Census Bureau describe the objectives of their work and explain census and survey results. The bureau conducts more than 100 surveys each year.

A Nation Still on the Move But Less Transient Than Before

Experts from the Census Bureau describe the objectives of their work and explain census and survey results. The bureau conducts more than 100 surveys each year.

Access to PaAccess to Paid Leave Varies by Education for New Momsd Leave Varies by Education for New Moms

Paid maternity allows new mothers time to care for their newborns and provides economic security while they are away from work. While the Family and Medical Leave Act, passed in 1993, entitles new parents to unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks, new mothers use a variety of options to meet the demands of their new role, including paid leave, unpaid leave, disability, even quitting or leaving their jobs.

Older Women Less Likely to Live Alone Now Than A Generation Ago

Experts from the Census Bureau describe the objectives of their work and explain census and survey results. The bureau conducts more than 100 surveys each year.