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.

Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey

The Census Bureau’s Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is looking for participants for an upcoming Usability Testing study. A wide range of data users with varying backgrounds are needed to learn how users interact with the site. Participants should have experience, currently or in the past, using or analyzing data. They should also use data from data.census.gov or other statistical sites for research or decision making. Visit census.gov to complete the eligibility survey. Email [email protected] for further information.

Vintage 2025 Estimates of Population and Demographic Components of Change for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas and Counties, and Estimates of Population for Puerto Rico Municipios

Internet tables and detailed downloadable files will show annual population estimates, rankings, and components of population change for metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas and counties as well as population estimates for Puerto Rico municipios since the 2020 Census. (Scheduled for embargo March 24; public release March 26.)

Census Bureau Releases New U.S. Population Estimates by Age and Sex

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release a downloadable file containing estimates of the nation’s resident population by sex and single year of age as of July 1, 2025. In the coming months, the Census Bureau will release housing unit estimates for states and counties; population estimates for cities and towns; population estimates by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin for the nation, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas and counties; and Puerto Rico Commonwealth and municipio population estimates by age and sex. (Scheduled for release April 9.)

New Data Tables on Most Common First Names and Surnames in the 2020 Census

The U.S. Census Bureau released a series of data tables of the most common first and last names reported in the 2020 Census. The tables include national-level counts such as last names by race and Hispanic origin, first names by race and Hispanic origin, and first names by sex. The Census Bureau has produced counts of the most common last names in each decennial census since the 1990 Census. The 2020 Census was the first since 1990 to provide data on first names. (Tentatively scheduled for release in April.)

2025 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new summary report and data tables for the 2025 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 2025. Federal, state and local governments, and education and research organizations use public employment and payroll data for comparative studies and activities like developing the government component of the gross domestic product (GDP). Revised tables for 2023 and 2024 will be released along with the new 2025 data. (Scheduled for release April 16.)

“2026 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Hybrid Workshop”

Join us at the 2026 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Hybrid Workshop for a fireside chat with our keynote speaker Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist and global head of Thematic and Macro Investing at Morgan Stanley. This year’s theme is, “Numbers to Narratives: Data for Better Decisions.” We will be highlighting the work of our state Labor Market Information (LMI) partners and other data users through plenary sessions. Details will be posted on the LEHD website when available. Information on previous workshops can also be found at Workshops and Webinars - Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics. If you have questions about the workshop, email [email protected]. (Scheduled for May 12-13.)

New USA Trade Online tool Now Available

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the launch of USA Trade Online: Reimagined, transitioning from the legacy USA Trade Online (UTO) platform. This new version features the same trade data as the legacy version, while improving user experience with a modern, more intuitive interface and streamlined design. The legacy version of UTO will be decommissioned by June. Data users who have saved reports on the legacy platform are strongly encouraged to recreate and save them in the new tool.

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. New questions on artificial intelligence were added Nov. 17 and will be released in Spring 2026.

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:

• Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Operation (Comment period ends April 20).
• Age Search Service Fee Structure (Comment period ends April 24).
• Current Population Survey (CPS) 2026 Field Test (Comment period ends May 4).

New USA Trade Online Tool Now Available

March 19 — The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the launch of USA Trade Online: Reimagined and transition from the legacy USA Trade Online (UTO) platform. UTO has been the most popular way for data users to access trade data for nearly three decades. The new version features the same trade data and improves user experience with a modern, more intuitive interface and streamlined design.

“Understanding the Annual Integrated Economic Survey: A Streamlined Approach to Business Statistics”

March 19 — Join us for an informative webinar exploring the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES), a groundbreaking effort to modernize and streamline essential data about businesses across the nation. In this session, you'll learn what the AIES is and why it was developed; types of free business data available at new geographic levels; and how to access the data during a live demonstration. Whether you're a business owner, data professional, researcher, policymaker or simply interested in how economic data is evolving, this webinar offers a guide to one of the Census Bureau’s most transformative new initiatives.

“The Strengths of Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) and Administrative Data in a Small State”

March 18 —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, welcomed Mark McInerney – an economist and director of the Center for Workforce Research and Information (CWRI) for Maine’s Department of Labor – as he presented, “The Strengths of QWI and Administrative Data in a Small State.” This presentation documented advantages that QWI and administrative data generally have compared to survey-based estimates in a small state context.

Women’s History Month: March 2026

Feb. 25 —  The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women’s Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in New York City, but Congress did not establish National Women’s History Week until 1981 to be commemorated annually the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. We celebrate women’s many contributions to our nation with a host of demographic and economic statistical information.

Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2026

Feb. 17 — You may not find a pot of gold at the end of this edition of Facts for Features but you will find it useful and filled with statistical information from the U.S. Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas on the nation’s Irish American population and other facets of this celebration of all things Irish.

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.

• U.S. Chemical Manufacturers Grew Despite Overall Manufacturing Decline (March 5)

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.

• Pi Day: March 14, 2026

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 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

The U.S. Census Bureau’s interactive applications are used to access statistics from our annual surveys and programs. A complete list can be accessed on the Census Bureau’s Data Tools and Apps webpage.

U.S. 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.

• Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) Made Easy (Tuesday, March 24, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Building School Budgets With Census Data (Wednesday, March 25, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Get Your Bearings on Small Census Geographies (Wednesday, April 1, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Creating Custom American Community Survey Geographies (Thursday, April 9, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Exploring Inequitable Trends in Education Staff Turnover (Wednesday, April 15, 1:30-2:45 p.m. ET)
• SIPP Modernization: A Program Update (Thursday, April 16, 1-2 p.m. ET)
• Exploring Census Data Webinar: Building a Data-Driven Business Plan (Thursday, April 23, 2-3 p.m. ET)

Archived Training Resources

Visit the U.S. 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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