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Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2025

September 15, 2026

The U.S. Census Bureau today announced that median household income was $87,460 in 2025.
Research Matters Blog

Using Administrative Data to Evaluate Nonresponse Bias

September 15, 2026

In the latest annual income report, the Census Bureau tabulates the national income distribution using survey responses collected as part of the 2026 CPS ASEC.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Random Samplings Blog

Comparing Poverty Measures

September 09, 2026

There has been continued debate about the best way to measure poverty since the first official U.S. poverty statistics were published.
Press Release

Census Bureau to Hold Webinar to Announce New IPHI Estimates

September 02, 2026

The Census Bureau is set to announce the latest income, poverty and health insurance findings for the nation.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — August 27, 2026

August 27, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Stats for Stories

National Preparedness Month: September 2026

August 26, 2026

Find resources on wildfires, air quality, hurricanes, extreme heat, tornadoes, floods, pandemics and more at census.gov/disasters.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — August 13, 2026

August 13, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

2024 County Uninsured Rate Estimates

August 06, 2026

New SAHIE data show uninsured rates declined in 65 counties and increased in 427 counties between 2023 and 2024.
Stats for Stories

Back to School: August 2026

August 2026

It’s back-to-school season and an estimated 54.4 million K-12 students and 5.9 million teachers are set to return to the classroom this fall.
Press Release

The U.S. Census Bureau Releases Schedule for IPHI

August 04, 2026

The Census Bureau is set to release the 2025 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance statistics from the CPS ASEC.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

Census Bureau Statement on Supplemental Poverty Measure

July 17, 2026

The U.S. Census Bureau today announced plans to re-release estimates for the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) from 2019 to 2024.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — July 16, 2026

July 16, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

2025 Survey of Income and Program Participation Now Available

July 15, 2026

New SIPP data measures changes in economic well-being, family dynamics, education, assets, health insurance, child care, and food security.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — July 2, 2026

July 02, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — June 4, 2026

June 04, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

New Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico Now Available

May 21, 2026

Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico highlight areas most vulnerable to impacts of natural disasters.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — May 7, 2026

May 07, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Stats for Stories

National Teacher Appreciation Week and Day: May 4-8 and May 5, 2026

April 27, 2026

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Learn more about our nation’s teachers with Census Bureau data.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — April 9, 2026

April 09, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Stats for Stories

Equal Pay Day: March 26, 2026

March 23, 2026

In 1973, women working full-time earned a median of about $0.57 for each dollar men earned. By 2024, the gap narrowed to $0.81 for every dollar men earned.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Stats for Stories

Pi Day: March 14, 2026

March 09, 2026

Celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (3/14), which shares it's first three digits with that infinitely long mathematical constant.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — February 26, 2026

February 26, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — February 12, 2026

February 12, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Facts for Features

National Black History Month: February 2026

February 10, 2026

To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.
Press Release

Aumentan los niveles educativos en áreas metro y micropolitanas

January 29, 2026

Nuevas estimaciones de 5 años de la ACS muestran aumento del porcentaje de adultos de 25 años o más con titulo universitario en áreas metropolitanas.
Press Release

2024 CRE and Ranking Tables by Natural Hazard Risk

January 29, 2026

Census Bureau releases 2024 Community Resilience Estimates, highlighting areas in the United States most socially vulnerable to impacts from natural disasters.
Press Release

Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release — January 29, 2026

January 29, 2026

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey provides timely data for key economic measures and business expectations about future conditions.
Press Release

Metro and Micro Areas have Large Gains in Educational Attainment

January 29, 2026

New American Community Survey 5-year estimates show rise in percentage of adults age 25 and over with a bachelor’s degree in metropolitan areas.
Press Release

2024 SAIPE Released for States, Counties and School Districts

January 27, 2026

The median estimated poverty rate of children ages 5 to 17 in U.S. school districts in 2024 was 12.5%, according to data released today.

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