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Census Bureau Releases Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for States, Counties and School Districts
The median estimated poverty rate for school-age children in all U.S. school districts in 2021 was 14.5%, according to data released today by the Census Bureau.
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Costos de vivienda: carga excesiva para más de 19 millones
Más del 40% (19 millones) de los hogares del país que alquilan su vivienda destinan más del 30% de sus ingresos al costo de la vivienda.
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More Than 19 Million Renters Burdened by Housing Costs
Over 40% (19 million) of renter households spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs during the 2017-2021 period according to new ACS estimates.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Veterans Day 2022: November 11
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.
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2020 Island Areas Censuses Data Now Available for American Samoa
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released a demographic profile of American Samoa from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.
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2020 Island Areas Censuses Data Now Available for Guam
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released a demographic profile of Guam from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.
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2020 Island Areas Censuses Data Now Available for the CNMI
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released a demographic profile of the CNMI from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.
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2020 Island Areas Censuses Data Now Available for the USVI
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released a demographic profile of the U.S. Virgin Islands from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses.
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Perfil Demográfico de los Censos del 2020 para Guam
El perfil ofrece características demográficas, sociales, económicas y de vivienda básicas para Guam y niveles más bajos de entidades geográficas.
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Perfil Demográfico de los Censos del 2020 para Samoa Americana
El perfil ofrece características demográficas, sociales, económicas y de vivienda básicas para Samoa Americana y niveles más bajos de entidades geográficas.
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Perfil Demográfico del 2020 para las Islas Marianas del Norte
El perfil ofrece características demográficas, sociales, económicas y de vivienda para las Islas Marianas del Norte y niveles más bajos de entidades geográficas
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Perfil Demográfico del 2020 para las Islas Vírgenes de los EE. UU.
El perfil ofrece características demográficas, sociales, económicas y de vivienda para las Islas Vírgenes y niveles más bajos de entidades geográficas.
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New Income and Poverty Reports Released From 2021 American Community Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau released new income and poverty briefs from the 2021 American Community Survey (ACS), 1-year estimates and years prior.
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Dynamics of Poverty Report Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau released a new report on poverty statistics from the 2018-2020 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
Research Matters Blog
How Has the Pandemic Continued to Affect Survey Response? Using Administrative Data to Evaluate Nonresponse in the 2022 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement
The U.S. Census Bureau tabulates the national income distribution using survey responses collected during February through April 2022.
Press Kit
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance
Annual release of national-level income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics.
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Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2021
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that real median household income in 2021 was not statistically different than 2020.
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Ingresos, pobreza y cobertura de seguro médico en los Estados Unidos: 2021
La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. publica las estadísticas del 2021 sobre ingresos, pobreza y seguro médico.
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Census Bureau to Embargo 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a two-day embargo period for subscribers to view 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) statistics before their public release.
Random Samplings Blog
How Inflation Affects the Census Bureau's Income & Earnings Estimates
In the report, Income in the United States: 2021, the Census Bureau will compare estimates of median income and earnings between 2020 and 2021 and present historical income and earnings estimates dating back to 1967.
Random Samplings Blog
The Difference Between the Supplemental and Official Poverty Measures
There has been continued debate about the best way to measure income and poverty in the United States since the first official U.S. poverty statistics were published in the mid-1960s.
Press Release
New Survey of Income and Program Participation Available
The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the 2021 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
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Census Bureau to Announce Findings for National 2021 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold an online news conference on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 at 10 a.m. EDT.
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La Oficina del Censo anunciará las conclusiones de las estadísticas del 2021 sobre ingresos, pobreza y seguro médico para el país
La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. tiene programado llevar a cabo una conferencia de Martes, 13 de septiembre de 2022, a las 10 a. m. hora de verano del este.
Research Matters Blog
Unanticipated Benefits of Compensating Survey Respondents
This blog summarizes and discusses findings on how earnings nonresponse compared across groups.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New Occupations, Earnings and Job Characteristics Report
A new report that highlights the features of U.S. workers and their employment conditions.
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Census Bureau Releases New Data Tool, Data Tables and Research Paper on Young Adult Migration
The Census Bureau, in collaboration with Harvard University, released a new interactive data tool, data tables, and research paper on young adult migration.
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Census Bureau Releases Schedule for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics and American Community Survey Estimates
Schedule for the release of the 2021 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance statistics from the CPS ASEC and the ACS.
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Cronograma para estadísticas de ingresos, pobreza, seguro médico; ACS
La Oficina del Censo publica cronograma para estadísticas de ingresos, pobreza y seguro médico, y estimaciones de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense
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Six States Added to Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
The Census Bureau announced the release of six new states — Oregon, Hawaii, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Montana and Georgia — in the PSEO..
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Census Bureau Releases New Report on Aging in Asia
A new report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau shows Asia’s population is aging faster than any other world region.
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Cục Thống Kê Dân Số công bố báo cáo mới về lão hóa dân số ở Châu Á
Một báo cáo mới được Cục Thống Kê Dân Số Hoa Kỳ công bố hôm nay cho thấy dân số Châu Á đang già đi nhanh hơn bất kỳ khu vực nào khác trên thế giới.
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Kawanihan ng Senso Nilabas ang Bagong Ulat Tungkol sa Pagtanda sa Asya
Ipinapakita sa ulat sa araw na ito ng Kawanihan ng Senso ng U.S. na ang populasyon ng Asya ay tumatanda nang mas mabilis kaysa sa ibang rehiyon sa mundo.
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人口普查局发布新的亚洲人口老龄化报告
美国人口普查局今天新发布的报告显示：亚洲人口老龄化的速度比全球任何其他地区都要快。
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人口普查局發佈新的亞洲人口老齡化報告
美國人口普查局今天新發佈的報告顯示：亞洲人口老齡化的速度比全球任何其他地區都要快。
Press Release
国勢調査局がアジアの高齢化に関する新たな報告書を発表
アメリカ合衆国国勢調査局が本日発表した新たな報告書では、アジアの人口高齢化が世界の他の地域より急速に進んでいることが示されています。
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