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Stats for Stories
Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day: December 21, 2023
HUD reports that on a single night in 2023, roughly 653,100 people in the U.S. experienced homelessness, up about 12 percent from 2022.
Random Samplings Blog
2020 PES Coverage Results in the Vintage 2023 Population Estimates
Census Bureau experts have been examining whether to use PES results to improve the annual population estimates.
Press Release
Webinar: Methodology Updates for the Vintage 2023 Population Estimates
This webinar will provide updates on the methodology used in the forthcoming Vintage 2023 population estimates series.
Director's Blog
Celebrating Tribal Identity with Data
During November, we have been celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Heritage Month.
Stats for Stories
Geography Awareness Week: November 13-17, 2023
The County Business Patterns counted 992 U.S. Geophysical Surveying and Mapping establishments with 6,907 employees and a $622.6M annual payroll in 2021.
Se proyecta que la población de EE. UU. comience a disminuir en la segunda mitad del siglo
Se proyecta que la población de los EE. UU. llegue a casi 370 millones en el 2080, antes de reducirse a 366 millones en el 2100.
Press Release
U.S. Population Projected to Begin Declining in Second Half of Century
The U.S. population is projected to reach a high of nearly 370 million in 2080 before edging downward to 366 million in 2100.
Random Samplings Blog
Understanding Hard-to-Count and Historically Undercounted Populations
In a world driven by data, accurate population counts form the foundation for informed decision-making.
Director's Blog
Research Will Help Enumerate Undercounted People in the 2030 Census
The Census Bureau conducts research to develop better methods to reach and collect data from the historically hard to count.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2023
The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.
Press Release
New Brief Provides Detailed DHC-A Guidance
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the latest in a series of briefs describing the disclosure avoidance methods used to protect 2020 Census data products.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases 2020 Census DHC Noisy Measurement File
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the Noisy Measurement File associated with the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC).
Press Release
Proyectos en respuesta al Aviso del Registro Federal del 2030
La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. anunció hoy cómo abordará las sugerencias del público relacionadas con los planes de investigación para el Censo del 2030.
Press Release
Response to Public Submissions to the 2030 Federal Register Notice
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced how it is addressing public suggestions for 2030 Census research plans.
Press Release
Decennial Special Tabulations Program Resumes
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced that the special tabulations program for the decennial census has resumed.
Stats for Stories
Earth Science Week: October 8-14, 2023
The 2022 American Community Survey estimated about 11.8M civilians aged 16 and over were employed in computer, engineering, and science occupations.
Stats for Stories
Fire Prevention Week: October 8-14, 2023
The 2022 American Community Survey estimates there were about 404,000 civilians employed full-time as firefighters, fire inspectors and supervisors in the U.S.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Hold Second Webinar in 2030 Census Webinar Series
In preparation for the 2030 Census, the Census Bureau will host a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m., to provide important details about the FRN findings.
Stats for Stories
Global Diversity Awareness Month: October 2023
Diversity is all the ways in which we differ: race, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, educational background, etc.
Press Release
Census Bureau Provides Interactive Map of Homeownership Data From the 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau released an interactive map illustrating 2020 Census data about homeownership by the age, race and ethnicity of the householder.
Press Kit
2020 Census Detailed DHC File A Press Kit
This product provides population counts and sex by age statistics for approximately 1,500 detailed racial and ethnic groups.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases 2020 Census Data for Nearly 1,500 Detailed Race and Ethnicity Groups, Tribes and Villages
2020 Census population counts and sex-by-age statistics for 300 detailed race and ethnic groups as well as 1,187 detailed AIAN tribes and villages.
Random Samplings Blog
Data Quality and the Detailed DHC File A
Today the Census Bureau released new statistics about our nation’s communities, providing population counts and sex-by-age statistics.
Press Release
Datos del Censo del 2020 sobre grupos raciales y étnicos detallados
El Censo del 2020 muestra conteos de población y estadísticas por sexo y edad de grupos raciales y étnicos, y de tribus y aldeas detallados.
Stats for Stories
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: September 17, 2023
The American Community Survey estimates that in 2021 there were 310.7M citizens and 21.2M noncitizens in the U.S. About 281.1M citizens were born in the U.S.
Stats for Stories
Unmarried and Single Americans Week: September 17-23, 2023
In 2022, about 132.3 million or 49.3% of Americans age 15 and over were unmarried, according to the Current Population Survey.
Random Samplings Blog
What You Should Know About the Upcoming Detailed DHC File A
The upcoming 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A greatly expands what we know about the racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population.
Research Matters Blog
Using Administrative Data to Evaluate Nonresponse Bias - CPS ASEC
In the annual income report, Income in the United States: 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau tabulates the national income distribution using survey responses.
Random Samplings Blog
Exploring the Racial and Ethnic Diversity of Various Age Groups
The 2020 Census showed that while the population under 5 years was the nation’s most racially and ethnically diverse age group, variation existed among states.
Press Release
Webinar on Release of 2020 Census Detailed DHC File A
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a prerelease webinar Sept. 13 to discuss the 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A to be released to the public on Sept. 21.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Establish 2030 Census Advisory Committee
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced it will establish a new federal advisory committee focused on the 2030 Census.
Director's Blog
Submit Your Nominations for Our New 2030 Census Advisory Committee
A new Federal Advisory Committee is being established to focus on the 2030 Census.
Press Release
Census Bureau Announces Release Date for 2020 Census Data Product on Race and Ethnicity
Provides population counts and sex-by-age statistics for approx. 1,500 detailed race and ethnic groups and detailed AIAN tribes and villages.
Press Kit
2023 Joint Statistical Meetings Press Kit
U.S. Census Bureau and researchers from across the nation will present research findings at the Joint Statistical Meetings Annual Conference Aug. 5 – 10.
Press Release
Actualizaciones de planificación para el Censo del 2030
La Oficina del Censo de EE. UU. anunciará varias noticias importantes sobre la planificación y preparación para el Censo del 2030.
Press Release
Census Bureau Announces Updates for 2030 Census Planning
The U.S. Census Bureau will announce several important new updates during a webinar today about the planning and preparations for the 2030 Census.
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