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Census Bureau Acting Director Receives Shiskin Award

June 24, 2021

Dr. Ron Jarmin is a co-recipient of the 2021 Julius Shiskin Memorial Award for Economic Statistics.
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Census Bureau Economists to Present at American Economic Association and Allied Social Science Association Annual Meetings

December 29, 2020

U.S. Census Bureau economists will present the results from their research at the annual meeting of the American Economic Association and the Allied Social Science Associations.
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New Earnings and Employment Data for College Graduates

October 15, 2020

The U.S. Census Bureau updated the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) statistics with the release of earnings tabulations for four more higher education.

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Generational Wealth: How High Earners Help Their Children’s Careers

August 12, 2025

Young workers saw 24% greater earnings than peers when their first job was with a parent’s employer. Higher earners and blue-collar workers benefited most.
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Preparing for the 2025 Hurricane Season

June 05, 2025

Hurricane season began June 1 and we highlight Census Bureau tools available to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.
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What Are Veterans’ Job Prospects After They Serve?

January 14, 2025

New U.S. Census Bureau data show how veterans fare when they transition to the civilian labor force.
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Data Centers Growing Fast and Reshaping Local Economies

January 06, 2025

Employment in data centers increased nationally in 2023 but over 40% was concentrated in five states.