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

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 July 5.)

Demographic

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.)

2021 Small Area Health Insurance Estimates Data

The Census Bureau will release new data from the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) Program, the only source for single-year estimates of the number of people with and without health insurance coverage in each of the nation’s 3,142 counties. County statistics will be available by sex and age groups and at income levels that reflect thresholds for state and federal assistance programs such as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid eligibility. State estimates also include health insurance coverage data by race and Hispanic origin, including new categories for SAHIE. (Scheduled for release August 3.)

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.

Visualizing Home to Work Job Locations and Income Demographics using Census LODES Data in a Web-based Application

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 will present, “Visualizing Home to Work Job Locations and Income Demographics using Census LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES) Data in a Web-based Application.” This presentation will provide background information of a web-based geographic tool that assists transportation planners in understanding home/work travel flows and income demographics. Users can easily select origin census blocks, associated job destinations and job income metrics based on LODES data to be displayed in a map. Using the application, planners can quickly discover travel and job demographic patterns. (Scheduled for July 19.)

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Race and Ethnicity

Census Bureau subject matter experts will present data available from economic and demographic programs. You will learn about the demographic data about business owners available from the Annual Business Survey along with other demographic characteristics from the American Community Survey. The session includes a live demonstration on how to find key data and resources connected to race and ethnicity. 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 4 of 6 in a series designed to help data users discover Census Bureau data related to people, places and the economy. (Schedule for July 27.)

2022 Census of Governments: Organization

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the official count of state and local governments for the 2022 Census of Governments Organization component. The downloadable files and Microsoft Excel tables will contain the number of governments organized by government type, state, population-size groups, function, and school systems. The Census of Governments is a three-phased program that collects state and local government data every five years in years ending in “2” and “7” (Scheduled for release August 24, 2023).

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, high-frequency data on business applications and employer business formations monthly. The data are available at the state, regional and national levels and by industry sector at the national level. The next monthly BFS release is July 17 and will include June 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.

World Population Day: July 11, 2023
93rd Major League Baseball 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 16, 2023)

Digital Equity Act Population Viewer Receives Geography Update

The U.S. Census Bureau, in partnership with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, has announced that U.S. county and census tract data are 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.

2020 Census

2021 Community Resilience Estimates

June 27 — 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.)

Census Bureau Provides Update on 2020 Census Island Area Data Products

June 27 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced the 2020 Census Island Areas Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC) is scheduled for release July 20. The DHC provides in-depth, detailed statistics for each Island Area, encompassing American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. More than 400 tables will be available for each Island Area, including data on age, race, household type, relationship, population in group quarters, whether a residence is owned or rented (tenure), vacancy status and other social, economic, and housing characteristics.

Demographic

New Survey of Income and Program Participation Data Available

June 27 — The U.S. Census Bureau released 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.

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

June 22 — The U.S. Census Bureau released Vintage 2022 population estimates by demographic characteristics June 22. Internet tables and detailed downloadable files 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. Spanish

Economic

2021 State and Local Government Finances

June 29 — The U.S. Census Bureau released 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.

PSEO Expanding to include Institutions for Six New Data Partners

June 29 — 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. institutional systems to examine college degree attainment and graduate earnings. (Scheduled for release June 29.)

Exploring Census Data Webinar Series: Housing and Real Estate

June 29 —Census Bureau subject matter experts presented 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.

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:

Owning or Renting the American Dream (June 29)
Census Bureau Data Help Paint Picture of Same-Sex Households (June 28)
Sharp Drop in On-Site/In-Person Work Since 2019 (June 27)
Disability Rates Higher in Rural Areas Than Urban Areas (June 26)
Post-Pandemic Challenges and Opportunities for Population Estimates (June 22)
COVID-19 Impacts on Mortality by Race/Ethnicity and Sex (June 22)

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.

Deep Diving into the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) (Thursday, July 13, 2-3:30 p.m., EDT)
Journalists and the American Community Survey (Wednesday, July 12, 2-3 p.m., EDT)
Visualizing Home to Work Job Locations and Income Demographics using Census LODES Data in a Web-based Application (Wednesday, July 19, 1:30-3:00 p.m., EDT)
Using OnTheMap for Labor Force and Employment (Thursday, July 20, 11-12:30 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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