American Community Survey 5-year State-to-County Migration Flows 

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year migration flows. Migration refers to the movement of people from one location to another. The state-to-county migration flows highlight the number of people moving into specific counties from U.S. states and state equivalents, U.S. Island Areas and foreign regions. (Scheduled for release December 19.)

Proposed 2025 American Community Survey and Puerto Rico Community Survey Content Changes

The Census Bureau is inviting public feedback  through a Federal Register Notice (FRN) on proposed changes to the 2025 American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). The proposed content for the 2025 ACS and PRCS reflects changes to content and instructions that were recommended as a result of the 2022 Content Test. The Census Bureau periodically conducts tests of new and revised survey content to ensure the ACS and the PRCS meet the data needs of stakeholders. The changes proposed for 2025 cover several topics: household roster, educational attainment, health insurance coverage, disability, and labor force questions. Additionally, three new questions are proposed to be added to the ACS and the PRCS on solar panels, electric vehicles, and sewage disposal. The public comment period closes December 19. For more information, visit the Content Changes webpage.

Vintage 2023 Population Estimates for the Nation and States and Puerto Rico, and Components of Change

The July 1, 2023, population estimates for the nation, states and Puerto Rico as well as corresponding annual estimates and components of change since the 2020 Census. (Scheduled for release December 19.)

Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day 

As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau will release total population projections for the nation and world for January 1, 2024. For the nation, these projections show annual population growth and growth since Census Day (April 1) 2020. The release will also include components of change estimates (births, deaths and net international migration). Simulated real-time growth of the U.S. and World populations is available on the Census Bureau’s Population Clock. (Scheduled for release December 28.)  

New Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Data 

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new state-level data on outcomes of graduates. 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 January 11.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey 

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. Beginning in September 2023, the BTOS made several changes regarding data collection and data products. BTOS experimental data products are now representative of all employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. New questions were added to the BTOS questionnaire that address the following topics: artificial intelligence, inventories, interest rates and severe weather events. Data are now available by additional employment size classes: 1-4 employees, 5-9 employees, 10-19 employees, 20-49 employees, 50-99 employees, 100-249 employees and 250 or more employees. 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. Because of the change in sample composition, BTOS data from before September 11, 2023, are not directly comparable with data after that date. 

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 will be released December 18 and include November 2023 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov). 

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.

• Wright Brothers Day (1903): December 17, 2023 
• National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day (1st Day Winter): December 21, 2023 
• New Year’s Day: January 1, 2024 
• National Hot Tea Month: January 2024 
• National Poverty in America Awareness Month: January 2024 
• Alaska 65th Anniversary of Statehood (1959): January 3, 2024 
• National Milk Day: January 11, 2024 
• National Pharmacist Day: January 12, 2024 
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 15, 2024 
• Popcorn Day: January 19, 2024
• Spouses Day: January 26, 2024 

New 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Available 

December 7 — The U.S. Census Bureau released new data this week from the 2018-2022 American Community Survey (ACS) estimates. The ACS covers more than 40 social, economic, housing and demographic topics such as homeownership rates and costs, health insurance and educational attainment. The 2018-2022 ACS 5-year estimates are available for all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, all congressional districts and metropolitan statistical areas, counties, places, census tracts, ZIP Code Tabulation Areas and block groups.

New Poverty Brief from 2022 American Community Survey 1-year Estimates 

December 4 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a new brief on poverty from the 2022 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. This brief will provide insight on poverty for the nation, all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and metropolitan statistical areas.

Webinar: Methodology Updates for the Vintage 2023 Population Estimates 

December 14 — The U.S. Census Bureau will host a webinar on Dec. 18 to provide updates on the methodology used in the forthcoming Vintage 2023 population estimates series. The Census Bureau releases annual population and housing unit estimates on a flow basis throughout the year. On Dec. 19, the Census Bureau will release the first July 1, 2023, population estimates for the nation, states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, as well as corresponding annual estimates and components of change since the 2020 Census.

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for States, Counties and School Districts 

December 14 — The U.S. Census Bureau released new data on small area income and poverty estimates for states, counties and school districts. The new data come from the 2022 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program, which provides the only up-to-date, single-year income and poverty statistics for the nation’s 3,143 counties and 13,146 school districts. 

National Black (or African American) History Month: February 2024 

December 14 — To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, the U.S. Census Bureau presents a collection of demographic and economic statistics about the Black community.

The 2023 Winter Holiday Season 

November 2 — The holiday season is a time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents these holiday-related facts and figures from its vast collection of statistics. 

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:

• Looking Back 250 Years: The 1773 Boston Tea Party (December 14)
• Education Does Not Resolve Gender Wage Gap (December 13)
• How County Poverty Rates Changed From 2013-2017 to 2018-2022 (December 7)
• U.S. Poverty Rate Varies by Age Groups (December 4)

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.

• 250th Anniversary Boston Tea Party (1773): December 16, 2023
• Bill of Rights Day (1791): December 15, 2023 
• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (1941): December 7, 2023 
• National Miners Day: December 6, 2023
• Illinois 205 Years of Statehood (1818): December 3, 2023

Part III: Responses to Questions and Comments to Previous Global Reach 

Written by: Gerry Horner, Chief, Trade Regulations Branch, U.S. Census Bureau — December 13 — The U.S. Census Bureau received many questions and comments in response to two previous Global Reach blogs (posted September 3 and October 11) on “Who Is the Ultimate Consignee?” when reporting the Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES). We appreciate your valuable feedback. The goal of this blog is to highlight and respond to some of your questions and comments that included requests for more guidance from the Census Bureau on specific scenarios involving the Ultimate Consignee, Intermediate Consignee, and end user in export transactions.

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:

• Atlanta
• Chicago
• Denver
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Philadelphia
• All Surveys

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.

International Database (IDB) — Find demographic indicators, population pyramids, and source information for countries and areas of the world with a population of 5,000 or more.

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

Small Business Pulse Survey Data — The Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS) measures the effect of changing business conditions during the Coronavirus pandemic on our nation's small businesses.

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.

• Methodology Updates for the Vintage 2023 Estimates (Monday, December 18, 2 p.m. EST)
• Best Practices When Using American Community Survey Data (Wednesday, January 24,
• 2-3 p.m. EST)
• A Thematic Session on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Evidence from the Microdata (Wednesday, January 31, 1-2 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.