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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.
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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.
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El costo de tener vivienda sigue aumentando

September 11, 2025

El precio de tener un hogar sigue subiendo.
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Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2024

September 09, 2025

The U.S. Census Bureau today announced that real median household income was $83,730 in 2024.
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Ingresos, pobreza y cobertura de seguro médico en Estados Unidos: 2024

September 09, 2025

La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. anunció hoy que la mediana real de ingresos de los hogares fue $83,730 en el 2024.
Press Kit

Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics Press Kit

September 09, 2025

Annual release of national-level income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics.
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.
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.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: 2025

August 27, 2025

September 1968: Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week.
Press Release

The Latest Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Findings for the U.S.

August 26, 2025

The U.S. Census Bureau will announce the latest income, poverty and health insurance findings for the nation.
Press Release

La Oficina del Censo publicará las estadísticas nacionales del 2024

August 26, 2025

La Oficina del Censo publicará las estadísticas nacionales del 2024 sobre ingresos, pobreza y cobertura de seguro médico.
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.
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Uninsured Rates Down in 194 Counties, Up in 85 Counties

July 31, 2025

New Small Area Health Insurance Estimates available — the only source for single-year county-level health insurance estimates of people under age 65.
Press Release

2024 Survey of Income and Program Participation

July 24, 2025

The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the 2024 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
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.
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

Census Bureau Releases Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico

May 15, 2025

The 2023 Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico show level of social vulnerability to disasters for the commonwealth, municipios and census tracts.
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.

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