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American Community Survey News

For press releases prior to 2013, see our archived list of American Community Survey (ACS) Press Releases.

Stats for Stories
National Manufacturing Day: October 3, 2025
September 23, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau joins organizations across the country celebrating the importance of the manufacturing sector of the nation’s economy.
Press Release
El costo de tener vivienda sigue aumentando
September 11, 2025
El precio de tener un hogar sigue subiendo.
Stats for Stories
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 11, 2025
The 2022 American Community Survey estimated there were 197,582 U.S. emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, up from 136,900 in 2010.
Press Release
The Cost of Homeownership Continues to Rise
September 11, 2025
The median monthly owner costs for U.S. homeowners with a mortgage increased to $2,035 in 2024 from $1,960 (inflation-adjusted) in 2023.
Random Samplings Blog
Understanding the 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
September 11, 2025
This blog discusses elements that may contribute to differences observed in some 2024 ACS 1-year estimates compared to prior years.
Press Release
2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates to be Embargoed
September 08, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to embargo 2024 ACS 1-year estimates, which are set to be publicly released on Sept. 11.
Press Release
Acceso restringido a las estimaciones de 1 año de la ACS del 2024
September 08, 2025
La Oficina del Censo dará acceso restringido a nuevas estimaciones de 1 año de la ACS del 2024 desde el 9 de septiembre de 2025, 10:00 a. m., hora del este.
Stats for Stories
National Preparedness Month: September 2025
September 2025
Find resources on wildfires, air quality, hurricanes, extreme heat, tornadoes, floods, pandemics and more at census.gov/disasters.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: 2025
August 27, 2025
La celebración empezó en 1968 cuando el Congreso autorizó al presidente a emitir una proclamación anual designando la Semana Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
National Hispanic Heritage Month: 2025
August 27, 2025
September 1968: Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Webinar and Embargo of 2024 ACS 1-Year Estimates
August 21, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a prerelease webinar about the 2024 ACS 1-year estimates on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. ET.
Stats for Stories
Back to School: August 2025
August 2025
It’s back-to-school season and an estimated 54.1 million K-12 students and 5.7 million teachers are set to return to the classroom this fall.
Press Release
El Censo publica estadísticas sobre ingresos, pobreza y seguro médico
July 15, 2025
La Oficina del Censo publica el cronograma de estadísticas sobre ingresos, pobreza y seguro médico, y las estimaciones de la ACS.
Press Release
Schedule for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics
July 15, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release the 2024 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance statistics from the CPS ASEC and the ACS in September.
Press Release
Field of Bachelor’s Degree Report Now Available
July 09, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report that shows the demographic, social and geographic characteristics of bachelor’s degree holders by field of study.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26, 2025
June 24, 2025
July 26, 1990: President George H. W. Bush signed into law the American with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
Press Release
New Data on Detailed Languages Spoken
June 03, 2025
This release provides data on over 500 individual languages and language groups spoken across the country during the five-year period from 2017 to 2021.
Press Release
Birth Cohorts Geographic Mobility Report
May 06, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a new report that examines geographic mobility in the United States by birth cohorts also known as generations.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Women’s History Month: March 2025
March 31, 2025
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 working conditions.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
March 19, 2025
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
Stats for Stories
Pi Day: March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025
The first 6 digits of pi (π) are 3.14159, which means a good time to celebrate on March 14 (3/14) at 1:59 (am/pm). Pi is infinitely long, a never-ending number.
Press Release
Employment Status and Class of Worker Table Package Now Available
March 13, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new Employment Status and Class of Worker tables from the 2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2025
March 12, 2025
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases 2023 CRE and Natural Hazard Risk Ranking Tables
January 30, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2023 Community Resilience Estimates (CRE), which highlight socially vulnerable areas in the United States.
Stats for Stories
Lunar New Year: January 29, 2025
January 29, 2025
With celebrations also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, many people across the world will welcome the Year of the Snake with reunions and hope.
Director's Blog
AIAN Groups Will Provide Input on Improving Their Data
January 13, 2025
As the nation’s premier statistical agency, the U.S. Census Bureau produces data that illuminate the diversity of AIAN people and their communities.
Press Release
New ACS Data Products Available for the 119th Congress
January 07, 2025
The Census Bureau today released new social, economic, housing and demographic statistics from the 2023 ACS for the new (119th) Congress.
Stats for Stories
National Poverty in America Awareness Month: January 2025
January 2025
The Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement reports the official poverty rate in 2023 was 11.1%, not statistically different from 2022.
Director's Blog
Wrapping Up an Outstanding Year at the U.S. Census Bureau
December 31, 2024
It’s exciting to think about all the ways we provided quality data on our nation’s people, places, and economy in 2024.
Random Samplings Blog
Improved Method Better Estimates Net International Migration Increase
December 19, 2024
Combining administrative data with survey data made net international migration estimates more responsive to short-term fluctuations in immigration.
Press Release
Más propietarios que inquilinos en la mayoría de los condados
December 12, 2024
En casi todos los condados de los EE. UU. hubo más propietarios de viviendas que inquilinos entre el 2019 y el 2023.
Press Release
Nearly All U.S. Counties Had More Homeowners Than Renters
December 12, 2024
The number of owner-occupied housing units increased by 8.4%, according to new ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Press Kit
Press Kit: 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
December 12, 2024
The ACS provides a wide range of important statistics about people and housing for every community in the nation.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
National Black History Month: February 2025
December 11, 2024
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.
Press Release
Acceso restringido a las estimaciones de 5 años de la ACS, 2019-2023
December 05, 2024
La Oficina del Censo dará acceso restringido a las estimaciones de 5 años, 2019-2023, de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Embargo for 2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
December 05, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to embargo new 2019-2023 ACS 5-year estimates beginning on Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. EST.

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