Detailed Languages Spoken at Home and Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over: 2017-2021 

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release a new table package that provides data on over 500 individual languages and language groups spoken across the country in 2017-2021. Detailed Languages Spoken at Home and Ability to Speak English for the Population 5 Years and Over: 2017–2021 presents national and state-level trends based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS). This is the third tabulation the Census Bureau has released beyond the 42 languages and language groups published annually, updating a package released in 2015. (Scheduled for release June 3.)

Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau has expanded data collection for the experimental Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) to almost 30,000 households. This expanded sample size will allow for data to be released at a subnational level. Launched in January, HTOPS is a successor to the Household Pulse Survey (HPS). HTOPS will continue the strong tradition of the HPS by providing rapid insights into national events that have socioeconomic impacts on U.S. households.

“Wage Records Demonstration Project: Multi-State Workforce In-Flow and Out-Flow” 

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 Ajsa Suljic as she presents, “Wage Records Demonstration Project: Multi-State Workforce In-Flow and Out-Flow.” Attendees will explore a recent wage records pilot study conducted in Washington state that follows a cohort of workers over three years as they transitioned between jobs in the Pacific Northwest and different industries. Findings contribute to evidence-based policy decisions and explore the impact of industry changes on wages, hours worked and job locations. (Scheduled for May 21.)

2022 Economic Census – Product Statistics Update

The U.S. Census Bureau will release statistics about products and services from the 2022 Economic Census. The release will include two tables, one presenting data on products by industry and the other data on industries by product. Data provided will include the number of establishments and the sales, value of shipments or revenue by product codes. Products are categorized based on the North American Product Classification System and industry data by the North American Industry Classification System. (Scheduled for release May 29.)

Weather Events & Economic Landscape: Data and Tools for Disaster Recovery

Join us for the Exploring Census Data Webinar on Weather Events & the Economic Landscape: Data and Tools for Disaster Recovery. Gain insights from experts at the Census Bureau’s Center for Economic Studies and Emergency Preparedness and Response Team. Discover how to access essential economic, demographic and resilience data. Engage with our experts during the Q&A segment. (Scheduled for June 5.)

2024 Annual Survey of Public Pensions 

The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release the 2024 Annual Survey of Public Pensions. The ASPP provides revenues, expenditures, financial assets and membership information about defined-benefit public pension systems. Defined-benefit plans provide a specified benefit in retirement. (Scheduled for release June 5.)

Commodity Flow Survey Provides Data on the Nationwide Shipment of Goods 

The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release data from the 2022 Commodity Flow Survey. The survey, a partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, is the primary source of national, state and selected metropolitan area statistics on domestic freight shipments. It provides information on the origin and destination, value, weight, mode of transportation and distance of commodities shipped. Data are available for the nation, 50 states and the District of Columbia, and selected metropolitan areas. (Scheduled for release June 17.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS)

The BTOS measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. The 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.

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 14 and will include April 2025 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

Census Bureau to Release Report Examining Geographic Mobility in the United States by Birth Cohorts or Generations

May 6 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a report based on 2005-2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates showing geographic mobility – the movement of people within and across geographic boundaries – by birth cohort. Birth cohorts are groups of people born during a specific time frame who pass through life together. 

Employment and Labor Force Characteristics for Married Householders and their Spouses

May 5 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a table package – Employment and Labor Force Characteristics for Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Married Householders and their Spouses – based on the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The tables contain estimates of selected employment and labor force characteristics of householders and their spouses ages 16 to 64 in civilian same- and opposite-sex married households. Estimates are available for the nation, states and the District of Columbia, and for 15 selected metropolitan areas. At the national level, estimates are available by sex, race and Hispanic origin. 

Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey

May 16 — The U.S. Census Bureau released the first dataset for the experimental Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). This dataset was collected February 21, 2025 through March 7, 2025 and is available at the national level. Future data releases for the HTOPS will be available at lower geographic levels because the Census Bureau is expanding its data collection to almost 30,000 households. Launched in January, HTOPS is a successor to the Household Pulse Survey (HPS). HTOPS will continue the strong tradition of the HPS by providing rapid insights into national events that have socioeconomic impacts on U.S. households.

Vintage 2024 Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions and Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties

May 15 — The U.S. Census Bureau released internet tables and detailed downloadable files showing annual population estimates for all local functioning governmental units, including incorporated places (such as cities and towns), minor civil divisions (such as townships) and consolidated cities. They also include housing unit estimates for the nation, states and counties. All data will be available as of July 1, 2024. Spanish

2023 Nonemployer Statistics

May 15 — The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the 2023 Nonemployer Statistics (NES). The NES provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees, 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 nonemployer establishments and receipts by legal form of organization (U.S. and state only) and by receipt size class (U.S. only). Statistics are available for 18 industry sectors at varying levels of industry detail at the national, state, metropolitan/micropolitan statistical area, combined statistical area and county geography levels.

New Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics Data

May 8 — The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2022 Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics (NES-D). This release also includes demographic data by urban and rural classification, receipt size of firm, legal form of organization and characteristics of nonemployer business owners. The NES-D is an annual statistical series that uses existing administrative records and census data to link demographic characteristics to the universe of nonemployer businesses. 

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2025

March 19 — 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 American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage.

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.

• Growing Share of New Fathers Take Paid Leave (May 13)
• Small Business Week 2025: Recognizing Big Drivers of U.S. Economy (May 9)
• Telling the Story of the Nation’s Smallest Businesses (May 6)

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting the U.S. 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.

Remembering John H. Thompson

May 15 — Written by: Dr. Ron S. Jarmin, Acting Director — It is with great sadness I share news of the passing of former U.S. Census Bureau Director John H. Thompson, who was a member of the Census Bureau family for over 30 years and played a critical role in two of this century’s censuses.

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 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 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.

Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) — The CRE tracks how socially vulnerable every single neighborhood in the United States is to the impacts of national and local disasters.

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

Justice Outcomes Explorer Data Tool — Justice Outcomes Explorer (JOE) data measure the economic and health outcomes of people who have been involved with the criminal justice system. 

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.

• Survey Sample and Developing Estimates (Wednesday, May 21, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Wage Records Demonstration Project: Multi-State Workforce In-Flow and Out-Flow (Wednesday, May 21, 1:30-2:45 p.m. ET)
• Estimaciones sobre la Resiliencia Comunitaria: Datos y Herramientas (Thursday, May 22, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Weather Events and Economic Landscape: Data and Tools for Disaster Recovery (Thursday, June 5, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Using Labor Statistics to Make Informed Decisions (Thursday, June 26, 2-3 p.m. ET)

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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