Online Product Calendar

The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information. 

2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates

The 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates are scheduled to be released September 11. These data will be available for the nation, states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, congressional districts, metropolitan areas, counties, places and other geographic areas with a population of 65,000 or more. These estimates include topics such as language spoken at home, educational attainment, commute to work, employment, mortgage status and rent, income, poverty and health insurance coverage. The Census Bureau is set to hold a webinar Thursday, September 4, at 1 p.m. ET, explaining how to access data and online resources related to this release. Embargo subscribers can access these statistics beginning at 10 a.m. ET, Tuesday, September 9. (Scheduled for release at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, September 11.)

Fertility of Women in the United States: 2024

The Census Bureau will release a new table package with estimates of fertility among women ages 15 to 50, disaggregated by age, race, nativity, and other demographic and social characteristics. Data are from the 2024 Current Population Survey Fertility Supplement and 2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. (Tentatively scheduled for release August 25.)

Census Bureau Releases New Educational Attainment Data

The Census Bureau is scheduled to release the Educational Attainment in the United States: 2024 table package examining the education level of adults age 18 and older by age, sex, race, nativity and other demographic and social characteristics. Data are based on statistics from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement. (Tentatively scheduled for release August 28.)

Income in the United States: 2024

The Census Bureau will announce the nation’s annual estimates on income, earnings and inequality to evaluate national economic trends and to understand their effect on the well-being of households and individuals. These estimates are based on the 2025 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC). (Scheduled for release September 9.)

Health Insurance in the United States: 2024

The Census Bureau will announce the nation’s annual health insurance coverage estimates. These estimates, based on the 2025 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC), highlight comparisons between 2023 and 2024 data and examine characteristics by health insurance status to better understand the well-being of individuals. (Scheduled for release September 9.)

Poverty in the United States: 2024

The Census Bureau will announce the nation’s official poverty and Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) estimates to help understand the economic well-being of households, families and individuals. These estimates are based on the 2025 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC). (Scheduled for release September 9.) 

Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey

The Census Bureau has expanded data collection for the experimental Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) to 30,000 households. This expanded sample size will allow for data to be released at a subnational level. Launched in January, the 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.

Extract, Analyze and Visualize LODES From the LED Extraction Tool

The 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 Heath Hayward and Raza Lamb as they present,” Extract, Analyze, and Visualize LODES from the LED Extraction Tool.” The LED Extraction Tool provides easy access to the raw data products produced through the LED Partnership and a recent release of the tool now includes access to LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES). This presentation highlights the process for querying LODES via the LED Extraction Tool along with easy ways to use open-source programming languages (Python and R) to access, analyze and visualize outputs from the tool. (Scheduled for August 27.)

2025 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Hybrid Workshop

Join us for our 2025 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Hybrid Workshop featuring plenary sessions highlighting the work of our state Labor Market Information (LMI) partners and other data users. The LED Partnership is the foundational component of the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program. This year’s keynote speaker is Sarah H. Bana, assistant professor of management science at Chapman University and a digital fellow at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. Bana's research explores how new technologies and data reshape the skills and activities of workers and firms. Visit our 2025 Workshop page for links to register. An agenda will be posted in the coming weeks. In-person attendance is limited to D.C. Metro area federal and state partners. For information on previous workshops visit LEHD workshops and webinars. Direct any additional questions about the workshop to CES.Local.Employment.Dynamics@census.gov. (Scheduled for September 3-4.)

“Made in America: A Data-Driven Look at U.S. Manufacturing Using Census Data”

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 Adam Grundy as he presents, “Made in America: A Data-Driven Look at U.S. Manufacturing Using Census Data.” In preparation for the U.S. Census Bureau’s upcoming observation of Manufacturing Day (October 3), Grundy explores the manufacturing sector’s use of interactive Census Bureau tools. Discover how this vital economic industry is shaping the nation and where manufacturing activity is happening across the country. (Scheduled for September 17.)

2025 Annual Government Organization and Structure

The Census Bureau is set to release 2025 Annual Government Organization counts. The release includes three data tables — Government Units by State, Local Governments by Type and State, and Special District Governments by Function and State. Also set to be released is the annual Organization Public Use File for state and local government units, including independent governments, dependent school systems and public pension systems. (Scheduled for release September 24.)

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 other than farms in the U.S. economy. 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 August 13, and will include July 2025 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

Hispanic Heritage Month: 2025

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. (Scheduled for release August 27.)

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: 

• Decennial Census Temporary, Intermittent Applicant Information Collection (comment period ends August 25).
• Survey of Construction: Questionnaire for Building Permit Official (comment period ends August 26).
• Current Population Survey Basic Demographics (comment period ends August 26).
• 2030 Census Redistricting Data Program, Commencement of Phase 1: The Block Boundary Suggestion Project (comment period ends August 29).
• Annual Survey of School System Finances (comment period ends September 2).
• Extension of the Special Census Program (comment period ends September 9).
• High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) (comment period ends September 19).
• Generic Clearance for Questionnaire Pretesting Research (comment period ends September 29).
• Direct Digital Data Feeds (comment period ends September 30).
• Monthly Retail Surveys (comment period ends October 6).
• Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey (comment period ends October 14).
• Annual Integrated Economic Survey (comment period ends October 20).

Census Bureau to Host Webinar and Embargo of 2024 ACS 1-Year Estimates

August 21 — The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a prerelease webinar about the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates set to be publicly released Sept. 11, 2025. The webinar will explain how to access data and resources from the ACS and provide tips for comparing geographies and statistics over time.

New Report about Custodial Parents and Child Support

August 12 — This new report, “Custodial Parents and their Child Support: 2022,” provides an overview of the social and economic characteristics of custodial parents and their children in 2022 using data from the 2023 Current Population Survey’s Child Support Supplement (CPS-CSS). Both the child support received and the types of formal and informal child support arrangements used by families are analyzed. Support amounts and types of noncash support provided by the noncustodial parent are also described.

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.

• Why Own a Business? (August 19)
• Generational Wealth: How High Earners Help Their Children’s Careers (August 12)

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.

• Back to School: August 2025

Source Data Innovation at the Census Bureau

August 19 — Written by: Ron S. Jarmin, Acting Director — Our statistical products – like median household income or monthly retail sales – don't just emerge out of thin air. Underlying all our data products are one or more sources of more detailed data from which we compute the statistics you see on our website or in the news media. The sources are typically responses to our household and business censuses and surveys or records on government or private-sector databases.

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.

Census Business Builder Report Quick Lookup — A disaster mapping tool to help understand the potential impacts to people, businesses, and the economy.

2030 Census Operational Plan Explorer — This explorer provides an overview of the first baseline of the 2030 Census Operational Plan.

ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard — The ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard allows users to analyze thematic maps that display broadband access statistics and select social and economic indicators.

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.

• Extract, Analyze, and Visualize LODES from the LED Extraction Tool (Wednesday, August 27, 1:30-2:45 p.m. ET)
• Connecting Dots: Turning Data into Educational Impact (Thursday, August 28, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates Prerelease Webinar (Thursday, September 4, 1-2 p.m. ET)
• Educator Exits and Graduate Entries (Thursday, September 11, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• A Data-Driven Look at U.S. Manufacturing Using Census Data (Wednesday, September 17, 1:30-2:45 p.m. ET)
• Census Data at Work: Your Gateway to Employment Data (Thursday, September 25, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Introduction to the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Files (Wednesday, October 8, 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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