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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
Understanding Hard-to-Count and Historically Undercounted Populations
In a world driven by data, accurate population counts form the foundation for informed decision-making.
Press Release
Virtual Workshop: Advancing Research on Race, Ethnicity and Inequality
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a virtual workshop on Advancing Research on Race, Ethnicity and Inequality Nov. 14-15, 2023.
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.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New Report on Aging-Ready Homes
A new report shows that about 4 million U.S. households with an adult age 65 or older had difficulty living in or using some features of their home.
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.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Halloween: October 31, 2023
Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween is an ancient tradition associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Webinar, Embargo New 2022 American Community Survey 1-year Estimates
This webinar will explain how to access data and online resources from the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) set to be publicly released September 14.
Stats for Stories
Back to School: August 2023
The October 2021 Current Population Survey found 73.8 million total students enrolled in school, which is 23.5 percent of the population 3 years and older.
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.
Press Release
2020 Census DHC Summary File for Guam
The U.S. Census Bureau today released statistics for Guam in its 2020 Island Areas Censuses Demographic and Housing Characteristics Summary File (DHC).
Press Release
2020 Census DHC Summary File for USVI
The U.S. Census Bureau today released statistics for the USVI in its 2020 Island Areas Censuses DHC.
Press Release
2020 Census DHC Summary File for the CNMI
The U.S. Census Bureau today released statistics for the CNMI in its 2020 Island Areas Censuses DHC.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases 2020 Census DHC Summary File for American Samoa
The U.S. Census Bureau released statistics for American Samoa in its 2020 Island Areas Censuses Demographic and Housing Characteristics Summary File (DHC).
Press Release
Datos del Censo del 2020 para las Islas Marianas del Norte
Hay nuevas características demográficas y de vivienda disponibles para la Mancomunidad de las Islas Marianas del Norte.
Press Release
El Censo publica el Archivo resumen del 2020 para Guam
Hay nuevas características demográficas y de vivienda disponibles para Guam.
Press Release
El Censo publica el Archivo resumen del 2020 para Samoa Americana
Hay nuevas estadísticas sobre las características demográficas y de vivienda disponibles para Samoa Americana.
Press Release
El Censo publica el Archivo resumen del 2020 para las Islas Vírgenes
Hay nuevas características demográficas y de vivienda disponibles para las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases Schedule for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics and American Community Survey Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau’s schedule for the release of the 2022 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance statistics from the CPS ASEC and ACS.
Press Release
La Oficina del Censo anuncia fechas claves de próximas publicaciones
Cronograma de la Oficina del Censo para la publicación de las estadísticas del 2022 sobre ingresos, pobreza y seguro médico.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Webinar on American Community Survey for Journalists
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on July 12 to show members of the media how to find and use ACS data to strengthen and localize their stories.
Press Release
Census Bureau Provides Update on 2020 Census Island Area Data Products
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the 2020 Census Island Areas Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC) File is scheduled for release on July 20.
Stats for Stories
Virginia 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): June 25, 2023
Virginia gained statehood on June 25, 1788 – (10th state). Nicknames: Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents. Motto: Sic semper tyrannis (Thus Always to Tyrants).
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New American Community Survey Selected Population Tables and American Indian and Alaska Native Tables
New detailed social, economic, housing and demographic statistics for hundreds of race, tribal, Hispanic origin and ancestry populations.
Stats for Stories
2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30
The U.S. Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management offers real-time access to data about the people living and working in areas affected by hurricanes.
Stats for Stories
American Housing Month: June 2023
The 2021 American Community Survey counted 142.15M housing units, up 3.61M from 2018, and up 10.36M from 131.79M in 2010.
Press Release
Deadline to Submit Cases for the 2020 Post-Census Group Quarters Review Program is Approaching
Tribal, state and local governments have four more weeks to submit a request to review their official 2020 Census group quarters population counts.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New 2020 Census Data on Age, Sex, Race, Hispanic Origin, Households and Housing
The next round of 2020 Census data are available, adding more detail to the population counts and basic demographic and housing statistics previously released.
Press Release
Datos del Censo del 2020: edad, sexo, origen hispano y más
Nuevos datos del Censo del 2020 sobre edad, sexo, raza, origen hispano, parentesco y vivienda
Random Samplings Blog
Providing Users With Accessible Data
Many people associate the U.S. Census Bureau with the decennial census, the once a decade count of every person living in the United States.
Press Release
Ciudades sureñas lideran el crecimiento de población en el país
Según las estimaciones de población para 2022 publicadas hoy, nueve de las 15 ciudades de más rápido crecimiento se encuentran en el Sur.
Press Release
Large Southern Cities Lead Nation in Population Growth
Nine of the nation’s 15 fastest-growing cities were in the South, according to Vintage 2022 Population Estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Random Samplings Blog
What to Expect: Disclosure Avoidance and the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File
On May 25, the U.S. Census Bureau is set to release the next wave of data from the 2020 Census providing new details about our nation and communities.
Stats for Stories
Public Service Recognition Week: May 7-13, 2023
The 2021 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll counted 14.9M full-time and 4.0M part-time employees working in state and local government in the U.S.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases 2022 Annual Building Permits Data
The U.S. Census Bureau released final 2022 annual estimates of housing units authorized by building permits.
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