Census Bureau Releases New Estimates on America’s Families and Living Arrangements

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a report on data from the annual release of America’s Families and Living Arrangements. This report provides a demographic profile of U.S. households and living arrangements, and how these characteristics have changed over time. (Scheduled for release May 9.)

Current Population Survey Data Tables for Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin, and the Older and Foreign-Born Populations

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new data tables from the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement. These tables provide information on marital status, educational attainment, employment status, occupation, earnings, and other social and economic statistics by age, sex and Hispanic origin, and for the Asian alone, Asian alone-or-in-combination, Black alone, Black alone-or-in-combination, older and foreign-born populations. (Scheduled for release May 14.)

Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions and Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties 

Internet tables and detailed downloadable files will show annual population estimates for cities and towns, to include incorporated places and minor civil divisions, along with nation, state and county housing unit estimates as of July 1, 2023. (Scheduled for embargo starting May 14; for public release May 16.)

Spouses in Opposite-Sex and Same-Sex Married Couples and Their Households: 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new American Community Survey brief that paints a national portrait of spouses in same-sex married couples. The report provides nationally representative estimates of these spouses and their households, compared with those in opposite-sex couples. Estimates are presented separately for men and women to examine whether the experiences and living arrangements of same-sex spouses are consistent across sex. (Scheduled for release in May.)

Parental Mortality Brief 

The U.S. Census Bureau will be releasing a new research brief on parental mortality based on the 2022 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). This report presents national level statistics on the percentage of people who lost a mother or father and how these estimates varied by age and race/ethnicity. (Tentatively scheduled for release in May.)

Household Pulse Survey

The experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS) is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to measure how emergent issues are impacting U.S. households from a social and economic perspective. Phase 4.1 topics include employment status, spending, food security, housing, health, mental health, natural disasters, inflation and spending, vaccine receipt, COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment, disability, income, social connection, child care arrangements, and a section on participation with the arts. Data collection for phase 4.1 began April 2, with data dissemination, including detailed data tables, an interactive data tool, and public-use files, on a monthly basis. (Scheduled for release May 16, June 13, July 11, and August 8.)

2024 Local Employment Dynamics Partnership Virtual Workshop — May 14–16

Join us for our 2024 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Virtual Workshop. This year’s theme is, “Multidimensional Perspectives of the Labor Market.” We will be highlighting the work of our state Labor Market Information (LMI) partners and other data users through plenary sessions. This year’s keynote speaker will be Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter. Further details and an agenda will be posted on our event’s page. Information on previous workshops can also be found at https://lehd.ces.census.gov/learning/.

Census Bureau to Release Public Use File Microdata on Nation’s Vehicle Inventory and Use

The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled release the Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS) 2021 Public Use File on the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) website. The VIUS is a joint partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Federal Highway Administration; the U.S. Department of Energy; and the U.S. Census Bureau. (Scheduled for release April 30.)

2023 Survey of Public Employment & Payroll 

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new summary report and data tables for the 2023 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll. These statistics provide a comprehensive look at the employment of the nation’s state and local governments and gross monthly payroll for March 2023. Federal, state and local governments, and education and research organizations use public employment and payroll data for comparative studies and activities such as development of the government component of the gross domestic product (GDP). Revised tables for 2021 and 2022 will be released along with the new 2023 data. Learn more about these updates at www.census.gov/programs-surveys/apes/data/datasetstables.html. (Scheduled for release May 16.)

“Has the Gender Gap Improved Since Covid-19?” 

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, welcomes Maggie Smith as she presents, “Has the Gender Gap Improved Since Covid-19?” This study examines women’s progress in the labor market utilizing the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) data set. In this presentation, Smith looks at wage growth to see how women have fared compared to men specifically in North Carolina. (Scheduled for May 22.)

Minority Businesses & Equitable Data

Join us for the Exploring Census Data webinar series on Minority Businesses and Equitable Data. Census Bureau subject matter experts will present data available from the Annual Business Survey, spotlighting demographic data on business ownership critical for informed decision-making. Discover data dimensions and learn how to access and use the data. The session includes a demonstration of the My Community Explorer data tool. 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 the second of six in a series to help data users discover Census Bureau data related to people, places and the economy. (Schedule for May 30.)

2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey Due 

The due date for the 2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) has officially passed. Businesses that require more time to respond can request an extension by logging on to the respondent portal and accessing their survey card through May 31. For more information or assistance with completing this survey, visit https://www.census.gov/aies/information or call the AIES customer help line at 1-800-681-3012, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EDT.

2022 Economic Census for American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

The U.S. Census Bureau will release data for American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from the 2022 Economic Census in June. The economic census is the U.S. government’s official five-year measure of businesses in the United States and Island Areas and is the only source of comprehensive, comparable data for the Island Areas at a geographic level similar to U.S. counties. The economic census is the major source of statistics about the structure and functioning of the economies of each Island Area, serving as part of the framework for the national accounts of the Island Areas. (American Samoa scheduled for release June 4; Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands scheduled for release June 6.)

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 employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. 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, employment size, and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. Additional details on artificial intelligence use and types used were added for one cycle and released March 28, 2024. 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 May 9 and will include April 2024 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

International Field Directors and Technologies Conference — April 21-23 

Members of the U.S. Census Bureau presented papers and participated in discussion sessions at the 57th Annual International Field Directors and Technologies Conference (April 21- 23). This conference is held annually and provides a unique forum for government, academic and other research agencies to informally communicate with each other. Attendees include field directors, field technicians and survey managers.

National Advisory Committee 2024 Spring Meeting

The U.S. Census Bureau hosted the National Advisory Committee Spring Meeting May 2. The committee addressed policy, research and technical issues relating to a full range of Census Bureau programs and activities, including the decennial census, demographic and economic statistical programs, field operations and information technology. For more information visit National Advisory Committee Spring Meeting: May 2, 2024 (census.gov).

2025 American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) Federal Register Notice

The Census Bureau invited a final round of public feedback on the proposed content for the 2025 American Community Survey (ACS) and Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS) through a Federal Register notice (FRN). The FRN gives the public 30 days to provide comments. Once comments are reviewed, the Census Bureau will submit the final content recommendations to the Office of Management and Budget. As explained in a Director’s Blog released in February, the proposed 2025 ACS and PRCS content does not include any changes to the existing disability questions.

Census Bureau Seeks Public Comment on Test of SOGI Questions —
May 1

The U.S. Census Bureau published a Federal Register notice asking for public comment on a proposed test of sexual orientation and gender identity questions on the American Community Survey (ACS). The test would begin this summer and continue into next year. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed housing and socioeconomic data. It allows the Census Bureau to provide timely and relevant housing and socioeconomic statistics, even for low levels of geography.

Census Bureau Announces Leadership for 2030 Census Advisory Committee — April 25

The U.S. Census Bureau announced the appointment of Arturo Vargas as chair and Nancy Bates as vice chair of the newly formed 2030 Census Advisory Committee (2030 CAC).

Census Bureau to Announce Plans for 2026 Census Test — April 30

The Census Bureau held the third in a series of webinars to share updates and lay the groundwork for key components of 2030 Census preparations. The webinar, scheduled for April 30 at 2 p.m. EDT, provided updates about the scope and enhancements that was tested in the 2026 Census Test, including new strategies to increase overall response and participation. The Census Bureau paid special attention to the inclusion of hard-to-count and historically undercounted populations. The webinar also described how the Census Bureau plans to test features that were not used during the 2020 Census. The 2026 Census Test is one of two major field tests the Census Bureau will hold leading up to the 2030 Census. 

New 2022 Congressional Election Voting Report — April 23

The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report, Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2022, based on data from the 2022 Current Population Survey (CPS) Voting and Registration Supplement. The report highlights patterns in voter turnout over time among the citizen voting-age population (CVAP) and explores demographic groups over- and under-represented in the 2022 congressional elections compared to the CVAP as a whole. 

Population Association of America — April 17 

Members of the U.S. Census Bureau presented papers and participated in discussion at the  Population Association of America conference April 17-20. The full program is available online.

The Population Association of America’s annual meeting is the premier conference of demographers and social and health scientists from the United States and abroad. Here demographers at all career stages are afforded the opportunity to present their research in oral and poster sessions, learn about others’ findings and network with their peers.

New Experimental Data Product Tracks Income Mobility and Volatility — May 2

The U.S. Census Bureau released a new research data product, Mobility, Opportunity, and Volatility Statistics (MOVS), that shows detailed income and household statistics over time and includes demographic characteristics such as race and ethnicity. MOVS uses linked demographic and tax records on the population of U.S. working-age adults and tracks the progress of incomes, providing new insight into U.S. income growth, mobility and volatility. Data are available from 2005 to 2019 for all states and socioeconomic groups.

Justice Outcomes Explorer — May 1

The U.S. Census Bureau released a new experimental data product, the Justice Outcomes Explorer (JOE), that measures the economic and health outcomes of people who were charged with criminal offenses, released from prison or began probation or parole sentences. The outcomes measured include employment, earnings, government program participation and mortality. JOE is a collaboration between the Census Bureau and University of Michigan that highlights the Criminal Justice Administrative Records System (CJARS) to better understand how people involved in the justice system reintegrate into society.

2022 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey – COVID — May 1

The U.S. Census Bureau released data from the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) covering data year 2022. Tables show the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. businesses; if/when they returned to normal levels of operation; and the impact on planned spending of assets­ to restore normal operations. Normal levels of operations are based on sales, revenue, shipments, profits and employment before the pandemic hit the U.S. in March 2020. All data is available at the national level by 2-digit NAICS industry. 

2022 Individual State Descriptions report — April 30

The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2022 Individual State Descriptions (ISD) report. The report summarizes legal organization of U.S. state and local governments for each state and the District of Columbia. Descriptions cover local government types according to the Census Bureau’s classification structure, which are county, municipal, township, school district, and special district governments.

Related products include 2022 Census of Governments - Organization data (released in 2023) which provide official counts of in-scope U.S. governments by type, state, population-size groups, function and school systems.

Annual Survey of School System Finances — April 25

The U.S. Census Bureau released new 2022 Annual Survey of School System Finances tables. The tables provide new data on current spending per pupil as well as data on revenues, expenditures, debt and assets for public elementary-secondary education (pre-K through 12th grade) in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Annual Integrated Economic Survey Response Deadline Approaching — April 23

Businesses have one more week to respond to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES). Data collection for the AIES began March 15. The due date for businesses to respond is April 30.

Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2024 — March 26

This month-long observance of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders started more than 25 years ago. We celebrate their growing contributions to our nation with a host of demographic and economic statistical information about the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander populations.

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:

• Fresh Insights on Income Mobility From 2005 to 2019 (May 3)
• Small Business Week 2024: How Small Businesses Impact Our Economy (April 29)
• Largest Annual Spike in Public School Spending in Over 20 Years (April 25)
• Wealth by Race of Householder (April 23)

Global Reach Blog: Challenges with Electronic Export Information in the Automated Export System — Written by: Kristi Sellers, Survey Statistician, Trade Regulations Branch, U.S. Census Bureau — May 2 

When filing Electronic Export Information (EEI) in the Automated Export System (AES), filers are required to file complete and accurate information as outlined in Section 30.3(d) of the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR). If the EEI is discovered to be incorrect, the filer must transmit any changes as soon as they are known (FTR Section 30.9(a)). It is critical to make corrections to the EEI because these revisions are included in the U.S. Census Bureau’s export statistical releases. In addition, EEI corrections pertaining to the export shipment must be retained for five years from the date of export.

An Update on our Community-of-the-Whole Approach — Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director, U.S. Census Bureau — May 1

As many of you may know, the U.S. Census Bureau is implementing a community-of-the-whole effort to accomplish our mission. We can’t achieve our mission without input and collaboration from our stakeholders, partners and the public – and our colleagues across the federal government, too. We know how valuable and important different perspectives are, and we are actively engaging the public in our work. Moreover, external engagement is key to understanding the data needs of the community from its own perspective.

Testing Our Innovations — Written by: Deborah Stempowski, Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs — April 30

Working toward our goal of counting everyone in the census, including hard-to-count and historically undercounted populations, requires a wide variety of interconnected activities. The U.S. Census Bureau remains committed to looking for better ways to reach and count these populations in the 2030 Census and beyond.

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.

LED Extraction Tool — Provides easy access to the raw data products produced by the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Treemap — This interactive treemap shows all the counties in the United States arranged by region and sized according to population or SNAP participation.

Veteran Employment Outcomes (VEO) Explorer — Visualize the experimental Veteran Employment Outcomes (VEO) data through interactive bar and line charts.

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.

• Comparing Race and Ethnicity Data from the ACS and the 2020 Census (Wednesday, May 8, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
• Live Schedule (HS) Commodity Classification (Wednesday, May 8, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
• Storytelling with Census Business Builder (Thursday, May 9, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
• Puerto Rico Data Resources (Wednesday, May 15, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
• Has the Gender Gap Improved Since Covid-19? (Wednesday, May 22, 1:30-2:45 p.m. EDT)
• Discovering Manufacturing Workforce Diversity (Thursday, May 23, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
• Exploring Census Data: Minority Businesses & Equitable Data (Thursday, May 30, 2-3 p.m. EDT)
• Leveraging Hispanic Heritage for Global Sales Success (Thursday, May 30, 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.