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.
The U.S. 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 past or current experience using or analyzing data – and use data from data.census.gov or other statistical sites for research and to make decisions. Visit census.gov to complete the eligibility survey. Email for more information.
The growing burden of chronic illnesses and cognitive decline among older adults is expected to place significant pressure on health systems. Limited resources for formal care may also increase dependence on families to provide informal, unpaid support, according to a new report - Living Arrangements, Caregiving, and Well-Being of Older Populations in China, India, Mexico, and South Africa. (Tentatively scheduled for release in Oct.)
As of June 30, the legacy USA Trade Online platform has been decommissioned and replaced with the new USA Trade Online: Reimagined platform. The 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 U.S. Census Bureau is set to release the 2026 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 Government Organization Public Use File for state and local government units, including independent governments, dependent school systems and public pension systems. (Scheduled for release Sept. 24.)
Discover the power of the U.S. Census Bureau’s economic data and learn about the release frequencies and data offerings from some of our widely used surveys and programs. The session will cover 5-year, annual, quarterly, monthly and high-frequency publications including the Economic Census, Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES), County Business Patterns (CBP), the Quarterly Financial Report (QFR), Business and Trends Outlook Survey (BTOS) and more, highlighting the inverse relationship between frequency and level of detail and key uses of the data. Whether you’re a seasoned data user or just beginning to explore what Census Bureau data can do, this session will spark new ideas and reveal opportunities you may not have considered. (Training scheduled for Sept. 24.)
The U.S. Census Bureau is set to hold a series of events to recognize the manufacturing sector’s importance and vast contribution to the nation’s economy. The celebration kicks off Sept. 28 and continues through Manufacturing Day, which takes place every year on the first Friday in October. Since its inception in 2011, this event highlights the achievements and opportunities within the modern manufacturing sector, inspiring interest in manufacturing careers. (Scheduled for release Sept. 28.)
The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2024 Nonemployer Statistics (NES). NES provides annual 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 and at the national, state, metropolitan/micropolitan statistical areas, combined statistical areas and county levels. (Scheduled for release Sept. 29.)
The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2024 Nonemployer Statistics for the Marine Economy. Nonemployer Statistics (NES) estimates of the Marine Economy in the United States are provided by non-standard state- and county-equivalent geographies, comprised of selected coastal regions across each state, and by the Economics: National Ocean Watch (ENOW) sectors, defined by the Office for Coastal Management at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (Scheduled for release Sept. 29.)
The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey Nonemployer Statistics. The Annual Integrated Economic Survey Nonemployer Statistics (AIES-NES) provides national level data on sales, value of shipments or revenue for employer and nonemployer businesses for industries that are comparable between both the AIES and NES (using the 2017 NAICS vintage) to produce a more complete view of the economy. (Scheduled for release Sept. 29.)
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.
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:
Sept. 15 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced the nation’s annual estimates on income, earnings and inequality in order to evaluate national economic trends and to understand their effect on the well-being of households and individuals. These estimates are based on the 2026 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC).
Sept. 15 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced 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 2026 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC).
Sept. 15 — The U.S. Census Bureau announced the nation’s annual health insurance coverage estimates highlighting comparisons between 2024 and 2025 data as well as examining characteristics by health insurance status to better understand the well-being of individuals. These estimates are based on the 2026 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC).
Sept. 10 — The U.S. Census Bureau released new data from the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS), introducing several added topics including trust in artificial intelligence (AI) tools for health/medical information, use of vehicles with some automated driving features and whether households were able to maintain a safe and healthy temperature during hot days. In addition, HTOPS collected updated data on employment, mental health, social connectedness and other topics. These data – collected from a sample of about 136,000 households in July 2026 – cover the nation and smaller geographic areas defined by the Census Bureau. Data users can access public-use files from the July 2026 dataset to create customized tables. Data tables will be released at a later date.
Sept. 8 — The U.S. Census Bureau released new data tables from the 2025 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC). These tables provide information on household income, poverty status, employment status, health insurance coverage, education, age, sex and other social and economic statistics for the foreign-born population by generation.
Sept. 12 — This week, the U.S. Census Bureau launched a new data visualization featuring high-frequency automotive industry data through interactive graphs and maps. The page will be updated regularly and provides a centralized view of automotive related economic indicators including international trade, business and consumer activity, manufacturing and more.
Sept. 10 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a summary of quarterly estimates of state and local government tax revenue at the national level as well as detailed tax revenue data for individual states. This report produces two income and sales tax data tables and one table for tax collections by state including revenues for cannabis sales tax, which are now a core product. More information about this data can be found on the Quarterly Summary of State and Local Tax Revenue webpage.
Sept. 10 — The Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) replaced and integrated seven annual business surveys, creating a comprehensive annual source of national and subnational data on business revenues, expenses, payroll and employment. The 2024 AIES incorporates historical results from these legacy surveys to develop time series that provide continuity with previously published data. These data are also available via FRED.
Sept. 15 — Written by: Adam Bee and Jonathan Rothbaum — In the latest release of its annual income report, Income in the United States: 2025, the U.S. Census Bureau tabulates the national income distribution using survey responses collected as part of the 2026 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC). However, as Research Matters blog posts from each of the last six years have explained (in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025), nonresponse in the CPS ASEC has biased income and poverty estimates. Nonresponse bias means that differences between those who respond to a survey and those who do not respond lead to an estimate that is less representative of the population.
Sept. 9 — Written by: John Creamer, Social, Economic and Housing Statistics Division — There has been continued debate about the best way to measure poverty in the United States since the first official U.S. poverty statistics were published in the mid-1960s. The U.S. Census Bureau releases two poverty measures each September. The first, called the official poverty measure, is based on cash resources. The second, the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), includes both cash and noncash benefits and subtracts necessary expenses (such as taxes and medical expenses). The official poverty measure has remained mostly unchanged since it was introduced in the mid-1960s. In contrast, the SPM was designed to improve as new data and methods become available. This blog discusses the development of the SPM and differences between the two measures.
America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a fresh and inviting way. We feature stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness and the population.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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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