Adapting the American Community Survey Amid COVID-19

We adapted the American Community Survey amid the pandemic to keep both the nation informed, and our staff and the people who respond safe.

Public School Spending Per Pupil Increases

According to new Annual Survey of School System Finances tables, per pupil spending for elementary and secondary public education increased by 5.0%.

2020 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll

The 2020 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll statistics provide a comprehensive look at the employment of the nation’s state and local governments.

National Teacher Appreciation Week and Day: May 3-7 and May 4, 2021

The 2019 American Community Survey counted about 5.74M teachers in the U.S. including preschool to postsecondary, special ed, tutors, assistants and other.

Older Americans Month: May 2021

The 2019 American Community Survey estimated there were 54,074,028 people aged 65 and over in the U.S. out of a total population of 328,239,523 or 16.5%.

Four States Added to Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes

The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the release of new states in the PSEO experimental data product: Louisiana, Ohio, Maine and Connecticut.

Census Bureau Releases New Educational Attainment Data

The new data examines the educational attainment of adults by demographic and social characteristics such as age, sex, race, nativity, industry and occupation.

Computer and Internet Use in the United States: 2018

The U.S. Census Bureau today released a report that examines trends in computer and internet use in 2018.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2021

A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.

National Beer Day: April 7, 2021

The 2018 County Business Patterns program counted 3,884 breweries with 74,561 employees and $3.2B annual payroll. Another survey, ASM, had sales at 29.9B.

Community College Month: April 2021

In 2019, the Current Population Survey estimated the number of college students enrolled in two-year institutions was 4.3M, a 25% decrease from 5.7M in 2011.

International Women’s Day: March 8, 2021

From 2000 to 2019, the percentage of women who work as veterinarians, pharmacists, mathematicians, legislators, and chief executives have all increased.

New Data on Equal Employment Opportunity Available

Provides information about the labor force across several variables, including detailed occupations, industry, earnings, education, and age by residence.

Census Bureau Releases New Report on Bachelor’s Degree Attainment

The report, Bachelor’s Degree Attainment in the United States: 2005 to 2019, is based on statistics from the American Community Survey (ACS).

Singles Awareness Day: February 15, 2021

The 2020 Annual Social and Economic Supplement reports about 126.9M total unmarried (never married, divorced, and widowed) people in America ages 15 and older.

Super Bowl LV (55): February 7, 2021

The game involves two top-50 U.S. metro areas by estimated population: #18 Tampa (3,194,831) vs. #31 Kansas City (2,157,990) playing in Tampa.

Census Bureau Releases 2019 School Enrollment Tables

School enrollment data tables that examine the characteristics of people enrolled in school at all levels using statistics from the Current Population Survey.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday and Day of Service: Jan. 2021

In 1983, Congress made the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. a federal holiday. In 1994, Congress added the national day of service. Learn more at MLKDay.gov.