Administrative Records and the 2020 Census

Where Do You Want to Dwell?

America has always been a nation on the move. Whether you are looking for a career change or a new neighborhood to call home, life decisions affect each of us every day. With roughly half of Americans now owning smartphones, everyone should be able to access the wealth of statistics the Census Bureau collects to make informed decisions on the go, whether at home or on the road. What good are data if nobody but the experts can easily access them? The Census Bureau uses 21st century technology to meet its centuries-old mission, making the statistics that define our growing, changing nation more accessible to the public than ever before.

Married Couples are Not the Only Type of Two-Parent Family

When you think of a two-parent family, you may picture a married couple with children under 18. Although these families make up a substantial proportion of all households, at 19 percent, they are not the only type of two-parent family. Another type of family that is becoming more common is when children live with two cohabiting parents.

Households on the Move

During the previous year, 13.7 percent of householders living with their own children moved. What may seem surprising is that this rate is higher than for those without kids at home. We also see differences in households with younger children compared to older ones. New statistics released today from the 2013 Annual Social and Economic Supplement of the Current Population Survey allow us to examine these differences and look at a variety of statistics about people who moved in the last year.

What is the Supplemental Poverty Measure and How Does it Differ from the Official Measure?

Note: This is an updated version of a blog that ran last year. It provides important information on the differences between the official and supplemental poverty measures.