Webinar on 2030 Census Disclosure Avoidance Research

Join us on Monday, June 23, for a webinar covering disclosure avoidance research plans for the 2030 Census. The research focuses on designing and improving the statistical safeguards the U.S. Census Bureau will use to protect the confidentiality of the public’s census responses in the published data products.

Vintage 2024 Population Estimates for the Nation, States, Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Counties by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin and for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its Municipios by Age and Sex

The U.S. Census Bureau will release Vintage 2024 population estimates by demographic characteristics June 26. Internet tables and detailed downloadable files will show annual population estimates for the nation, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, and counties by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin, and for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and its municipios by age and sex between April 1, 2020 and July 1, 2024. (Scheduled for embargo starting June 24 and for public release June 26.)

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.

2023 Nonemployer Statistics Marine Economy

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release the 2023 Nonemployer Statistics (NES) estimates of the U.S. Marine Economy. Nonemployer Statistics provide 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). Nonemployer establishment counts and receipts estimates will be provided by nonstandard state- and county-equivalent geographies comprised of selected coastal regions across each state, and by the Economics: National Oceanic Watch (ENOW) sectors defined by the Office for Coastal Management at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The ENOW sectors include tourism and recreation, ship and boat building, marine construction and transportation, offshore minerals, and living resources such as fishing. (Scheduled for release June 18.)

Inventors and the Allocation of Talent

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, welcome Nathan Goldschlag as he presents, “Inventors and the Allocation of Talent.” Join us for an insightful webinar exploring two groundbreaking research papers that reveal surprising trends by linking U.S. patent documents to Census Bureau microdata on people, jobs and businesses. The first paper finds a significant share of inventors are foreign-born, have highly skewed earnings and are less likely to start new businesses. The second paper shows that from 2000 to 2016, more inventors were employed by large, established companies and tended to produce less impactful patents. (Scheduled for June 18.)

LODES in the LED Extraction Tool

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 4.0 version of the LED Extraction Tool. This update adds access to the LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES) dataset. The LED Extraction Tool enables streamlined access to the raw public-use data produced through the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership. This easy-to-use tool provides comma-separated value (CSV) files for the exact variables and characteristics requested by users. (Scheduled for release June 25.)

2023 County Business Patterns

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2023 County Business Patterns (CBP). The CBP provides annual subnational economic data for employer businesses (those with at least one paid employee) by 2- through 6- digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) industry. These data include the number of establishments, employment during the week including March 12, and first quarter and annual payroll at the national, state, metropolitan/micropolitan statistical area, combined statistical area, county, ZIP code, and congressional district levels for nearly 1,000 NAICS industries. Data for Puerto Rico and the Island Areas are also available at the state- and county-equivalent levels. (Scheduled for release June 26.)

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. (Tentatively scheduled for release June 26.)

New Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Data

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new 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 June 26.)

2025 Local Employment Dynamics Save the Date (September 3-4)

Join us for the 2025 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Workshop, a hybrid event bringing together data users, researchers and policymakers to explore the latest in employment dynamics and workforce analytics. This year’s sessions will spotlight updates to the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) data products and tools, including new features, enhanced capabilities and innovative applications. Whether attending in person or virtually, participants will gain valuable insights into using LED data for decision-making, planning and policy development. Virtual attendance is open to all participants. In-person attendance is limited to Washington, D.C., metro area federal and state partners. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration details coming soon. Further details and an agenda, when available, will be posted on the LEHD website. Information on previous workshops can also be found on the LEHD Workshop and Webinars page. Email questions about the workshop to <CES.Local.Employment.Dynamics@census.gov>.

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.

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 July 10 and will include June 2025 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes updates in the Federal Register to keep the public informed about surveys, censuses and related activities. Some notices include a comment period during which the public can provide feedback. For more information on Census Bureau Federal Register notices (FRNs), check out Collections of Information and Federal Register Notices.

Current FRNs include: 

• National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (Comment period ends June 17.)
• Current Population Survey, School Enrollment Supplement (Comment period ends June 23.)
• Annual Survey of School System Finances (Comment period ends July 7.)
• Certification of Identity Common Form (Comment period ends August 8.)

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

June 3 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a new table package that provides data on over 500 individual languages and language groups spoken across the country from 2017 to 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. 

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

June 5 — Now available is 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. 

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.

• Property Insurance Costs Can be High in Every U.S. Region (June 10)
• Preparing for the 2025 Hurricane Season (June 5)
• How Native North American Language Use Changed in the United States (June 3)

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.

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 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 and programs. A complete list can be accessed on the Census Bureau’s Data Tools and Apps webpage.

2015 Census Tract Identifier — This application was developed to allow individuals and businesses to determine their census tracts according to census tract boundaries as of 2015.

Emergency Management Hub — This portal provides quick access to demographic, economic and resilience information for areas impacted by the latest significant emergency events in the United States.

My Tribal Area — Access selected statistics collected for the American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) population from the American Community Survey (ACS).

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.

• Mapping Made Simple: A data.census.gov Guide to Maps (Tuesday, June 17, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Inventors and the Allocation of Talent (Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-2:45 p.m. ET)
• The Research Agenda for the 2030 Census Disclosure Avoidance System (Monday, June 23, 3-4 p.m. ET)
• Comparing Income and Poverty Data from the ACS and CPS ASEC (Wednesday, June 25, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Using Labor Statistics to Make Informed Decisions (Thursday, June 26, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Good Data Come in Small Geographies (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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