2020 Census Data Products: Next Steps for Data Releases

Measuring Alternative Educational Credentials

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.

Using the Survey of Income and Program Participation to Study Poverty Dynamics

Some people may see poverty as a continuous state. In fact, it can be temporary. Many people are used to understanding the issue of poverty through annual statistics that provide a snapshot of how many individuals have annual income lower than their poverty threshold. However, estimates of how many people experience short spells of poverty, how many people enter and exit poverty and how many stay in poverty for many years can provide important additional insights.

OnTheMap Upgrades – New Business Firm-Level Data and Improved PDF Reports

The Census Bureau has updated the popular OnTheMap tool. Now you can find firm-level statistics, such as firm age and firm size. A product of the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program, these statistics allow policymakers, academics, and economic development and transportation analysts to measure the economic impact of young/old firms or small/large firms in relation to commuting patterns and worker characteristics.