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 Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year.

Demographic

2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics Noisy Measurement File (NMF)

The Census Bureau will release the Noisy Measurement File associated with the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC). This research-based statistical product is the intermediate output of the new 2020 Disclosure Avoidance System’s TopDown Algorithm (TDA). The TDA generates noisy measurements when it applies differentially private noise to each of the tabulations from the confidential data. Because the noise can result in internal and hierarchical data inconsistencies, the TDA completes a final step called “post-processing” to mitigate the inconsistencies. That post-processing corrects those inconsistencies and improves accuracy for lower-level geographies before tables are published. Noisy measurements help data users analyze the impact of the new 2020 Census Disclosure Avoidance System. (Scheduled for release October 23.)

Demographic

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 collection for phase 3.10 began August 23, with data dissemination including detailed data tables and public-use data files on a monthly basis. (Scheduled for release November 8.)

CONFIRMED RELEASE DATE: 2023 National Population Projections

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2023 National Population Projections which provide an in-depth analysis of the nation’s population looking forward to 2100, including its size and composition by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin and nativity. The 2023 projections include a main series and three alternative scenarios with varying assumptions about international migration. Embargo subscribers can access these projections beginning at 10 a.m. EST, Tuesday, November 7. (Scheduled for release Thursday, November 9.)

Foreign Born Report

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new report providing an overview of the foreign-born population residing in the United States, highlighting select demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. The report is based on American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year estimates and compares data from 2010 and 2022, providing insights into the changing composition of the foreign-born population over the course of the past decade. (Tentatively scheduled for release November 15.)

School Pulse Panel

The Census Bureau collects data from schools for the 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, technology use and more. To learn more, visit the School Pulse Panel webpage.

Economic

2022 Annual Business Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau will release detailed data tables from the 2022 Annual Business Survey (ABS) covering reference year 2021. Data will include estimates on the number of firms, receipts, payroll and employment by sector, sex, ethnicity, race and veteran status. Tables show data on various owner and business characteristics at the national, state and metropolitan statistical area geographic levels. Data will also include module characteristics of businesses statistics, showing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on employer businesses by sex, ethnicity, race and veteran status. Data in these tables replace preliminary data released in March 2023. The ABS is conducted jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). (Scheduled for release October 26.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. Starting this fall, BTOS experimental data products will be representative of all employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. The next publication of BTOS with this change is scheduled for October 26, 2023. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely information for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and are 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 November 13 and will include October 2023 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

Facts for Features

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2023

To commemorate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the Census Bureau has compiled a list of statistics about the American Indian and Alaska Native population. (Tentatively scheduled for release in October.)

The 2023 Winter Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its vast collection of statistics. (Scheduled for release in November.)

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.

Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week 2023): October 22-25, 2023
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: October 28, 2023
National Aviation History Month: November 2023
National Diabetes Month: November 2023
National Family Caregivers Month: November 2023
National STEM Day: November 8, 2023
Geography Awareness Week & GIS Day: November 12-18 & 15, 2023
American Education Week: November 13-17, 2023
America Recycles Day: November 15, 2023
National Family Week: November 19-25, 2023
World Children's Day & National Child's Day: November 20, 2023
Native American Heritage Day: November 24, 2023
Black Friday: November 24, 2023
Small Business Saturday: November 25, 2023
Cyber Monday: November 27, 2023

Recently Released

(Released since October 6, 2023)

Census Bureau Announces New and Expanded Projects in Response to Public Submissions to the 2030 Federal Register Notice

October 17 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced how it is addressing public suggestions for 2030 Census research plans. The ideas were received in response to a Federal Register Notice (FRN) seeking input or suggestions on ways to improve or enhance the way people respond to the once-a-decade population count.

2020 Census

Decennial Special Tabulations Program Resumes

October 12 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced that the special tabulations program for the decennial census has resumed. The data-user community now has an opportunity to request 2020 Census data not included in a 2020 Census data product release. The data user making the request would cover the cost of producing the product. More information about the program, including how to submit a request for a special tabulation, is available on the Decennial Census of Population and Housing Special Tabulations webpage.

New Research Paper Lays Out Framework for Evaluating Disclosure Avoidance Methods

October 2023 — A new paper by Census Bureau researchers published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences lays out a framework for analyzing disclosure risk assessment methodologies and evaluates current options based on that framework.

American Community Survey

2022 American Community Survey 1-year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) and Supplemental Estimates

October 19 — The 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files was released through the ACS website, FTP site, and the microdata analysis tool on data.census.gov. The ACS PUMS files enable data users to create custom estimates and tables that are not available through pre-tabulated ACS data products. These data are available for the nation, regions, divisions, states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs).

2022 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year Supplemental Estimates

October 19 — The 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year Supplemental Estimates was released through data.census.gov and the Census API. Supplemental Estimates are simplified versions of popular ACS tables for geographic areas with at least 20,000 people, compared to the 65,000 population minimum for the standard ACS 1-year estimates.

Demographic

State-Level Geographic Mobility and Place of Birth Data

October 19 — The U.S. Census Bureau released new geographic mobility and place of birth data at the state level. These data come from the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS). The State-to-State Migration Flows table provide estimates of the number of people moving between origin and destination geographies. The State of Residence by Place of Birth table provide estimates of the number of people living in their current state of residence by place of birth.

CONFIRMED RELEASE DATE: 2023 National Population Projections

October 17 —The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2023 National Population Projections which provide an in-depth analysis of the nation’s population looking forward to 2100, including its size and composition by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin and nativity. The 2023 projections include a main series and three alternative scenarios with varying assumptions about international migration. Embargo subscribers can access these projections beginning at 10 am EDT, Tuesday, November 7. (Scheduled for release Thursday, November 9.)

Field of Degree by Earnings Table Package

October 17 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a new Earnings by Field of Degree table package. Data in these tables come from the 2022 American Community Survey and provided detailed data on field of bachelor’s degree and median earnings for the U.S. population ages 25 to 64 with a bachelor’s or higher degree.

First Results from 2023-2024 School Pulse Panel

October 17 — The first set of statistics from the School Pulse Panel (SPP) for the 2023-2024 school year were released on October 17. Results represent data collected in August 2023 and include topics such as community partnerships, staffing and technology. The Census Bureau collects SPP data on behalf of the National Center for Education Statistics. A video between Census Bureau director, Robert Santos, and NCES commissioner, Peggy Carr, showcases the two agencies collaboration on SPP, highlighting the immense value of providing timely, relevant data on public schools’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more, visit the School Pulse Panel webpage.

2022 School Enrollment Data Tables

October 11 — The U.S. Census Bureau released school enrollment data that examine the characteristics of people enrolled in school at all levels in 2022 using statistics from the Current Population Survey. The data tables detail enrollment from pre-school through college.

Aging-Ready Homes in the United States — Perception Versus Reality of Aging-Accessibility Needs: 2019

October 10 — A new report by the U.S. Census Bureau examines whether American homes are ready for an aging population. It explores how many homes have aging-accessible design features and the number of Americans 65 and over who have reported difficulty using certain areas of their home. The report also explores whether older Americans think their home meets their accessibility needs and whether they plan to renovate their home to make it more aging accessible.

Economic

New Economic and Social Science Research Published in the CES Working Paper Series

October 2023 — Sixteen working papers were published by the Center for Economic Studies (CES) in the third quarter of 2023. The CES Working Paper Series features research in economics and other social sciences by U.S. Census Bureau and FSRDC researchers, using restricted-use Census Bureau microdata. The complete CES working paper series can be found at www.census.gov/library/working-papers/series/ces-wp.html

Facts for Features

Veterans Day: November 11

October 18 — On this day, the nation honors military veterans with parades and other observances across the country and a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Among related Census Bureau statistics available: the number of veterans in the country, their racial and ethnic backgrounds, and the number who vote.

Halloween: Oct. 31

September 18 — Halloween, which dates to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has evolved into a community-based celebration characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns. In the spirit of Halloween, this edition of the Census Bureau’s Facts for Features presents a wide array of new and updated statistical information.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

August 17 — During this month-long observance, our nation celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. The Census Bureau joins in the celebration with this fact sheet presenting a range of updated statistics describing the demographic state of the nation’s Hispanic population. Spanish

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:

New Population Counts for 62 Detailed Black or African American Groups (October 17)
Buying an Older Home? Consider Upkeep Costs, Not Just Purchase Price (October 12)
English Most Common Race or Ethnicity in 2020 Census (October 10)
Tracking Supply Disruptions, Impact of Inflation on Small Business (October 5)

Stats for Stories

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting the Census Bureau’s newsworthy 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.

Blogs

Global Reach Blog - Part II: Who Is the Ultimate Consignee?

Written by Gerry Horner, Chief, Trade Regulations Branch, U.S. Census Bureau — October 11— On September 7, 2023, the Trade Regulations Branch of the U.S. Census Bureau published Part I of this Global Reach Blog describing how to report the Ultimate Consignee on the Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES). The reporting of the Ultimate Consignee on the EEI becomes more complicated when a known end user and the Ultimate Consignee are two different entities, and they reside in two different countries. The goal of this blog is to answer additional questions on the Ultimate Consignee and the end user based on the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).

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.

Census Infographics & Visualizations — Explore Census Bureau data with infographics and visualizations covering a broad range of topics.

2030 Census Research Project Explorer — 2030 Census research projects are grouped into five Enhancement Areas (EAs). Learn about the research being conducted in each EA and explore topics of interest.

Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) Explorer — Analyze the Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) data through interactive charts, maps and tables.

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.

Econ Census Island Areas (Monday, October 23, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
Puerto Rico by the Numbers (Monday, October 23, 10-11 p.m. EDT)
How to Access and Use Data from the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) (Tuesday, October 24, 12-1 p.m. EDT)
data.census.gov for Beginners: How to Get Started (Wednesday, October 25, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
Resources to Boost Innovation and Competitiveness for US Manufacturers (Thursday, October 26, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
International Trade (Monday, October 30, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
County Business Patterns & Census Business Builder (Monday, November 6, 2-3 p.m. EST)
Workforce and Small Business (Monday, November 13, 2-3 p.m. EST)
2018-2022 ACS 5-year Prerelease Webinar (Thursday, November 30, 2-3 p.m. EST)

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.