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.

Census Scientific Advisory Committee Virtual Special Session

The U.S. Census Bureau will host a public Special Session of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee on July 25. Experts and representatives of various organizations from across the nation will attend the virtual meeting. CSAC will discuss and provide its recommendations on research plan development and ideas provided through the 2030 Census Federal Register Notice comments and feedback. CSAC is one source of stakeholder input in 2030 Census Planning and Execution. (Scheduled for July 25.)

National Advisory Committee Virtual Special Session

The U.S. Census Bureau will host a public Special Session of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) July 26. Experts and representatives of various organizations from across the nation will attend the virtual meeting. NAC will discuss and provide its recommendations on research plan development and ideas provided through the 2030 Census Federal Register Notice comments and feedback. NAC is one source of stakeholder input in 2030 Census Planning and Execution. (Scheduled for July 26.)

2020 Census

2020 Island Areas Censuses Demographic and Housing Characteristics Summary File Release

The U.S. Census Bureau will release statistics from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses Demographic and Housing Characteristics Summary File (DHC) for American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The release includes more than 400 tables with data on age, race and ethnicity, household type, relationship, population in group quarters, whether the residence is owned or rented (tenure), vacancy status and other social, economic, housing and demographic characteristics. In addition, island specific geographies will be available. (Scheduled for release July 20.)

Housing Characteristics: 2020

This brief provides an overview of homeownership, renters, vacant housing and other 2020 Census housing statistics previously released through the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC). (Tentatively scheduled for release in July.)

Homeownership Data Visualization

This interactive map illustrates 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC) data about homeownership by the age, race and ethnicity of the householder. The map provides national, state, core-based statistical area (CBSA) and county data; it also includes data from the 2010 Census for comparison. (Tentatively scheduled for release in July.)

Demographic

Census Bureau Releases New Report on Aging Veterans

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new report on U.S. veterans 65 years or older. The report, Aging Veterans: America’s Veteran Population in Later Life, examines social and economic characteristics of the nation’s 8.1 million veterans aged 65 years or older based on 2021 American Community Survey 1-year data. (Scheduled for release July 18.)

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.)

Census Bureau Releases International Demographic Estimates and Projections on World Population Day

The U.S. Census Bureau released 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 on the International Database Overview webpage. (Tentatively scheduled for release in August.)

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

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 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.

2020 Nonemployer Statistics

The Census Bureau is set to release the 2020 Nonemployer Statistics (NES). This annual series provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees or payroll, are subject to federal income tax and have receipts of $1,000 or more ($1 or more for the Construction sector). The data consist of the number of businesses and total receipts by industry and are available for over 450 industries at detailed geographic levels, including national, state, county, metropolitan/micropolitan statistical areas and combined statistical areas. (Scheduled for release August 17.)

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.)

2021 State and Local Government Finances

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a summary brief 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. Level of government includes state, local, and state and local combined. The statistics are organized by state. (Scheduled for release in August.)

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.

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: July 27, 2023
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: July 20–August 20, 2023
Back to School: August 2023
World Breastfeeding Week: August 1-7, 2023
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: August 4-13, 2023
National Health Center Week: August 6-12, 2023
Pakistan Independence Day (1947): August 14, 2023
India Independence Day (1947): August 15, 2023
Indonesian Independence Day (1945): August 17, 2023
National Thrift Store Day: August 17, 2023
National Aviation Day: August 19, 2023
Woodward Dream Cruise: August 19, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup Final: August 20, 2023
National Senior Citizens Day: August 21, 2023
Women’s Equality Day: August 26, 2023
National Petroleum Day: August 27, 2023

Recently Released

(Released since June 30, 2023)

2023 Caspar Bowden Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies

July 12 — A group of data scientists led by the U.S. Census Bureau recently won the prestigious 2023 Caspar Bowden Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies for their paper, “The 2020 Census Disclosure Avoidance System TopDown Algorithm.” The paper describes the mathematics and testing of the TopDown Algorithm (TDA), the mechanism used to protect against digital-age threats to respondent confidentiality in the 2020 Census 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171) Summary File and the Demographic and Housing Characteristics File. The paper was published in the Harvard Data Science Review. The annual award is sponsored by the Caspar Bowden Legacy Fund and is presented to researchers who have made an outstanding contribution to the theory, design, implementation, or deployment of privacy enhancing technologies.

New Webpage Makes Puerto Rico Data Even More Accessible

June 30 — A new webpage dedicated to Puerto Rico statistics is now available in English and Spanish on census.gov. The page includes datasets and resources for Puerto Rico on such topics as population, demographics, income and employment, housing, businesses and the economy. The webpage provides timely, accurate and reliable data on Puerto Rico deigned to empower decision-makers, businesses, researchers and the public. Users interested in receiving updates on Puerto Rico data and resources from the Census Bureau can sign up for our Puerto Rico newsletter.

Demographic

Migration Data Release: 2006-2019

July 13 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report examining the domestic migration patterns of people living in the United States, over a nearly 15-year time span. The report, Migration in the United States: 2006 to 2019, provides a broad overview of U.S. migration patterns from 2006 to 2019 for the nation, regions and states using American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates.

American Community Survey

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

July 5 — The Census Bureau released 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 broken down by race and Hispanic origin for same-sex and opposite-sex spouses.

Economic

OnTheMap for Emergency Management Tool Updated to Include 2020 Decennial and LODES

July 14 — The U.S. Census Bureau released the 4.23.1 version of OnTheMap for Emergency Management. This release updates Decennial and LODES tabulations to 2020. OnTheMap for Emergency Management provides real-time access to a range of detailed U.S. Census Bureau data about the people living and working in areas being affected by hurricanes, floods, wildfires, winter storms, and federal disaster declaration areas. For help and documentation, please go to: lehd.ces.census.gov/applications/help/onthemap_em.html. For comments or questions, please contact CES.OnTheMap.Feedback@census.gov.

Facts for Features

Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26, 2023

July 5 — To commemorate the July 26, 1990, signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act into law, the Census Bureau presents a wide array of statistical information about people with disabilities.

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:

National Marriage and Divorce Rates Declined From 2011 to 2021 (July 13)
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Disability by Health Condition (July 12)
Almost a Quarter of U.S. Population Vulnerable to Rising Heat (July 11)

Stats for Stories

Blogs

Celebrating World Population Day

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director — July 11 — We live in a global society. It’s been that way for a while, even as we continue to see ourselves and our lives through the geographic parochial lens of our choosing. Yet, every day there’s virtually nothing we do that isn’t influenced in part or whole by our global society, economy or the richness of cultures worldwide. At our core, we all are part of the people of Earth, a mere speck in the vastness of the universe. We don’t seem to appreciate our togetherness enough. That’s why today is so special. I bid you a Happy World Population Day!

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.

EDA (Economic Development Administration)-Census Poverty Status Viewer — This interactive tool measures high poverty areas and persistent poverty counties using data from the American Community Survey, SAIPE, and decennial census.

Job-to-Job Flows Explorer — Analyze the Job-to-Job Flows (J2J) data through interactive charts, maps, and tables.

Puerto Rico Predominant Address Type Viewer — The Puerto Rico Predominant Address Type Viewer depicts the predominant address type by census block in Puerto Rico based on housing unit

Training Opportunities

Census Bureau Training Opportunities

Webinars are available on a regular basis to help the public access and use 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 webpage. Login details are provided at least one week before a webinar.

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)
Introduction to the American Community Survey (Wednesday, August 23, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
Exploring Census Data: Small Business (Thursday, August 31, 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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