The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2023. These products are listed in the U.S. Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year.

2020 Census

2021 Community Resilience Estimates

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release 2021 Community Resilience Estimates (CRE). Using data from the American Community Survey modeled with the Population Estimates Program data, the CRE provide an easily understood metric for a community’s capacity to withstand and recover from disasters such as a hurricane or hazardous event. The new 2021 estimates include ranked estimates of the most socially vulnerable counties (top 25) and census tracts (top 100) in the United States, including areas with hurricane hazard risk according to FEMA’s National Risk Index. Along with the standard CRE, the Census Bureau is releasing 2021 Equity Supplement (CRE for Equity), which combines the 2021 CRE with 2021 5-year ACS indicators and 2020 Census data to highlight social context and further discussions of equity. Both the standard CRE and CRE for Equity come with interactive mapping tools. (Scheduled for release June 29.)

Deadline to Submit Cases for the 2020 Post-Census Group Quarters Review Program Is Approaching

Tribal, state and local governments have four more weeks to submit a request to the U.S. Census Bureau to review their official 2020 Census group quarters population counts. This one-time initiative is known as the 2020 Post-Census Group Quarters Review Program (PCGQR). The deadline for submitting a case is June 30. (The 2020 PCGQR is distinct from the 2020 Census Count Question Resolution (CQR) operation. CQR’s submission deadline is also June 30.)

American Community Survey

Employment and Labor Force Characteristics of Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Married Householders and Their Spouses

The Census Bureau will release an updated table package, Employment and Labor Force Characteristics for Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Married Householders and Their Spouses, with statistics from the 2021 American Community Survey. Data are available at the national and state levels and for 15 selected metropolitan areas. Statistics include key employment, labor force and work status statistics broken down by race and Hispanic origin for same-sex and opposite-sex spouses. (Tentatively scheduled for release in June.)

Demographic

Vintage 2022 Population Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin and for Puerto Rico Commonwealth and its Municipios by Age and Sex

The U.S. Census Bureau will release Vintage 2022 population estimates by demographic characteristics June 22. Internet tables and detailed downloadable files will show annual population estimates for the nation, states and counties by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, and for Puerto Rico Commonwealth and its municipios by age and sex between April 1, 2020, and July 1, 2022. (Scheduled for embargo starting June 20, for public release June 22.)

New Survey of Income and Program Participation Data Available

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new data from the 2022 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). The SIPP is a longitudinal survey that provides comprehensive information about income and assistance program participation of individuals and households in the United States. The survey collects data and measures changes in characteristics like economic well-being, family dynamics, education, assets, health insurance, child care and food security. The Wealth of Households: 2021 (brief) detailed program receipt data tables and related content will also be released. (Scheduled for release June 27.)

Census Bureau Will Release International Demographic Estimates and Projections on World Population Day

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new population estimates and projections and other demographic data up to the year 2100 for 39 countries and areas in the International Database (IDB). The IDB consists of estimates and projections of demographic indicators, including population size and growth (by sex and single year of age up to 100-plus) and components of change (mortality, fertility and net migration) for more than 200 countries and areas. The Census Bureau periodically updates the IDB as new data become available. Estimates and projections from the IDB can be found at on the International Database Overview web page. (Scheduled for release July 11.)

Household Pulse Survey

The experimental Household Pulse Survey is an effort by the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to provide near real-time data on how the social and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergent issues are affecting people’s lives to inform federal and state response and recovery planning. Data dissemination, including detailed data tables and public use data files, occurs on a monthly basis.

School Pulse Panel

The Census Bureau has begun collecting data from schools for the new School Pulse Panel (SPP) as part of efforts to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students and staff in U.S. public schools. The SPP, sponsored by the National Center for Education Statistics, collects data on instructional mode offered, learning loss mitigation strategies, staffing levels, safe and healthy school mitigation strategies, use of technology and more. To learn more, visit the School Pulse Panel webpage.

Economic

2022 Economic Census Data Collection is Still Ongoing

Data collection for the 2022 Economic Census began in January and has continued over the past few months. Though the official due date of March 15 has passed, we are still collecting responses. Data from the economic census serve as the foundation for the gross domestic product and other leading economic indicators for the nation. Trade associations, economic development agencies, governments and individual businesses also use the data to inform decisions and policies. By completing the economic census, companies contribute to a wealth of valuable data that can help grow their business.

Using Census Data and Quarterly Wage Files to Analyze the COVID Recession and Recovery

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership in collaboration with the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute presents, “Using Census Data and Quarterly Wage Files to Analyze the COVID Recession and Recovery.” The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a period of swift and deep labor market disruption and uneven recovery that varied by industry and community. This presentation begins with a high-level overview of impacts of the recession and recovery in Washington using standard measures of the labor market – the unemployment rate and nonfarm employment. LEHD products were particularly valuable for adding insights on the connection between employment (jobs) and characteristics of people employed in different industries by exploring selected industry employment patterns to determine how different communities were impacted. (Scheduled for release June 21.)

PSEO Expanding to include Institutions for Six New Data Partners

The U.S. Census Bureau will release data for institutions from six new data partners in the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) experimental data product. PSEO tabulations show earnings and employment outcomes for graduates of U.S. post-secondary institutions and are generated by linking graduate transcript records to Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics wage data. This offers prospective students a comprehensive assessment tool to find out how much they could potentially earn by degree and institution. The Census Bureau conducts the PSEO in cooperation with higher education institutional systems to examine college degree attainment and graduate earnings. (Scheduled for release June 29.)

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Housing and Real Estate

Census Bureau subject matter experts will present data from economic and demographic sources, showing the different types of business data available from residential construction programs and demographic characteristics from the American Community Survey. Learn how to find key data and crucial information while discovering gems and resources connected to housing and real estate statistics. There will be an opportunity to connect with our experts via live chat and during the Q&A segment of the webinar. This webinar is part 3 of 6 in a series to help data users discover Census Bureau data related to people, places and the economy. (Schedule for June 29.)

2021 State and Local Government Finances

The U.S. Census Bureau will release data from the 2021 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances. These data shows revenues, expenditures, debt and cash and security holdings by level of government (state, local and state and local combined). The statistics are organized by state. (Scheduled for release in June.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. BTOS experimental data products are representative of all single-location employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely data for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and available by sector, state and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas.

Monthly Business Formation Statistics

Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide timely and high-frequency data on business applications and employer business formations monthly. The data are available at the state, regional and national level and by industry sector at the national level. The next monthly BFS release is June 20 and will include May 2023 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

Stats for Stories

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting U.S. Census Bureau statistics that relate to current events, observances, holidays and anniversaries. The story ideas are intended to assist the media in story mining and producing content for their respective audiences.

Virginia 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): June 25, 2023
National Postal Worker Day & Postage Stamp Day: July 1, 2023
Canada Day: July 1, 2023
National Ice Cream Month & Day: July & July 16, 2023
World Population Day: July 11, 2023
93rd MLB All-Star Game: July 11, 2023
Bastille Day: July 14, 2023
Parents’ Day: July 23, 2023
Puerto Rico Constitution Day: July 25, 2023
Culinarians Day: July 25, 2023
New York 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): July 26, 2023
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: July 27, 2023

Multimedia

Radio

By the Num bers: Join us as we shine a spotlight on observances, anniversaries and historical events for April, May, and June. Celebrate your state’s birthday with Fun Facts. Explore Census Bureau data through audio, video, infographics and more that we invite you to share.

Coming up in our spotlight: Coming up in our spotlight:

Notable observances
Four things to know
Learn how to access and use Census Bureau data with Census Academy
A celebration of several state anniversaries

Recently Released

(Released since June 2, 2023)

Digital Equity Act Population Viewer Receives Geography Update

June 15 — The U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, announced that U.S. county and census tract data available in the Digital Equity Act Population Viewer. The viewer was initially released in May 2022 as an interactive collection of state-level maps highlighting various demographics and broadband internet availability and adoption. The new data will help policymakers plan and implement local digital inclusion and equity programs required by the Digital Equity Act of 2021.

Uses of Decennial Census Programs Data in the Distribution of Federal Funds

June 14 — This report updates the Census Bureau’s estimate of how much federal funding was distributed in whole or in part using decennial census programs data. The report examines fiscal year 2021 funding and was done in consultation with Dr. Andrew Reamer from the George Washington Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University. Census Bureau officials and Dr. Reamer presented the findings during the webinar Wednesday, June 14 at 3 p.m. EDT.

2020 Census

2020 Census Redistricting Noisy Measurement File (NMF)

June 15 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released the Noisy Measurement File for the 2020 Census Production Settings Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171). This is a specialized file designed to give researchers the opportunity to independently process and assess the impact of the 2020 Census disclosure avoidance system's TopDown Algorithm (TDA) on the redistricting data.  

Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico

June 7 — The U.S. Census Bureau released the first Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) for Puerto Rico. These new estimates are an expansion of the CRE first launched in 2020. CRE provide an easily understood metric for a community’s capacity to withstand and recover from a disaster such as a hurricane or hazardous event. Using Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) restricted microdata and small area estimation methods, the experimental estimates measure social vulnerability to disasters at the state/commonwealth, municipio and census tract geographic levels. The CRE for Puerto Rico comes with an interactive mapping tool. Spanish

American Community Survey

Selected Population Tables and American Indian and Alaska Native Tables Webinar and Embargo

June 15 — The U.S. Census Bureau hosted a webinar in advance of the embargoed release of Selected Population and American Indian and Alaska Native tables. The webinar (June 8 at 2 p.m. ET) went over what’s was covered in the release as well as where to find the data on data.census.gov. The data tables were embargoed beginning June 13 at 10 a.m. ET for public release June 15. The data tables are released approximately every five years and provide the most detail for groups that are not published in the standard ACS 5-year estimates. This is the third time the Census Bureau has released these detailed 5-year ACS estimates.

School Enrollment Report

June 8 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report that examines school enrollment in 2021 and changes in enrollment patterns from prior years using statistics from American Community Survey. The report details enrollment from pre-school through college. Public, private and home school are all included.

State Level Geographic Mobility and Place of Birth Data

June 8 — The U.S. Census Bureau released new geographic mobility and place of birth data at the state level. These data come from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS). The one-year state-to-state migration flows table provide estimates of the number of people moving between origin and destination geographies. The 2021 place of birth table package show estimates for state of current residence by area of birth.

Economic

2022 Census of Governments, Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll

June 14 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a summary brief on the Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll from the 2022 Census of Governments (CoG). The CoG is the most comprehensive, comparable and precise measure of public sector activity within the U.S. economy. It’s conducted every five years and comprised of over 90,000 government organizations. Additional data products from the 2022 Census of Governments will be released later this year and into 2024.

Management and Organization Practices Survey: Hospitals

June 13 — The U.S. Census Bureau released national and regional data from the Management and Organizational Practices Survey – Hospitals (MOPS-HP), which looks at structured management practices in hospitals. The MOPS-HP surveyed approximately 3,200 general medical and surgical hospitals nationwide about their management practices in 2019 and 2020. While the purpose of the survey was not to collect COVID-19 pandemic information, data measuring hospital management practices prior to and during the pandemic are a byproduct of the 2020 survey’s one-year recall period.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new and inviting way. We feature stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness and the population. New stories include:

Detailed Characteristics of Hundreds of Race/Ethnic and Tribal Groups (June 15)
U.S. Adults Provided $17.5 Billion in Support to Parents in 2020 (June 14)
Several Generations Under One Roof (June 13)
Home Alone: More Than A Quarter of All Households Have One Person (June 8)
Going With the Flow: State-to-State Migration (June 8)
How Socially Vulnerable Is Puerto Rico to Disasters? (Spanish) (June 7)

Stats for Stories

Resources

Emergency Management/Disaster Resources

When major disasters strike, visit our Emergency Management webpage for demographic and economic data on impacted areas. Each disaster will include data from our key emergency management tools: OnTheMap for Emergency Management, Community Resilience Estimates, Census Business Builder: Regional Analyst Edition and other useful resources.

Learn What Surveys Are Being Conducted in Your Community

Discover which of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 130-plus annual surveys are being conducted in your community. In a variety of surveys and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790, the Census Bureau provides official information about America’s people, businesses, industries and institutions. Learn more about surveys currently being conducted in each Census Bureau region:

Data Tools

Listed below are a few of the U.S. Census Bureau’s interactive applications used to access statistics from our 130-plus annual surveys. A complete list can be accessed on the Census Bureau’s Data Tools and Apps webpage.

2020 Census Response Rate Map

Are you curious about how many people in your community are responding to the 2020 Census? Stay up to date with a map of response rates from across the U.S.

Community Resilience Estimates

The Census Bureau’s CRE provide an easily understood metric for how at-risk every neighborhood in the United States is to the impacts of COVID-19.

Opportunity Atlas

Which neighborhoods in America offer children the best chance to rise out of poverty?

Training Opportunities

Census Bureau Training Opportunities

Webinars are available on a regular basis to help the public access and use U.S. Census Bureau statistics. These free sessions, which are 60 to 90 minutes each, show users how to navigate Census Bureau databases and mapping tools and find demographic and economic statistics at the local or national level. Descriptions of upcoming sessions are available on our Census Academy page. Login details are provided at least one week before a webinar.

Using Quarterly Wage Files to Analyze the COVID Recession and Recovery (Wednesday, June 21, 1:30-3:00 p.m., EDT)
Where Do College Graduates Go? Exploring the PSEO Explorer Tool (Thursday, June 22, 2-3:30 p.m., EDT)
Data.census.gov Q&A Webinar - June 2023 (Wednesday, June 28, 2-3 p.m., EDT)
Long Term Own and Dynamic Complementarity Effects of the WIC Program (Wednesday, June 28, 1-2 p.m., EDT)
Exploring Census Data: Housing & Real Estate (Thursday, June 29, 2-3 p.m., EDT)
Exploring Census Data: Race & Ethnicity (Thursday, July 27, 2-3 p.m., EDT)

Archived Training Resources

Visit the Census Bureau’s Educational Resource Library for previously recorded, free training available at your convenience. The library includes presentations, recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.

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