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Understanding a population’s age and sex composition yields insights into changing phenomena and highlights future social and economic challenges.

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65th GRAMMY Awards: February 5, 2023
February 05, 2023
According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there were 19,770 music directors and composers and 35,698 musicians and singers in the United States.
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Mail Carrier Day: February 4, 2023
February 04, 2023
The 2021 American Community Survey estimated 709,282 civilian employees in the U.S. Postal Service (405,762 male and 303,520 female), down from 716,936 in 2010.
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National Women Physician Day: February 3, 2023
February 03, 2023
According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there were 272,196 women physicians. Full-time earnings were $185,183.

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The Older Population in Rural America: 2012-2016
September 23, 2019
This report uses 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-year estimates to study the population 65 years and over in rural America.
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The Population 65 Years and Older in the United States
October 2018
This report provides a look at selected demographic, social, housing and economic characteristics of the 65 years and older population in the United States.
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Subjective Well-Being of Eldercare Providers: 2012-2013
February 22, 2018
This is a research report on subjective well-being of eldercare providers, using data from the American Time Use Survey.

Other Subtopics Within 'Population'

Ancestry

Ancestry refers to a person’s ethnic origin or descent, "roots," or heritage, or the place of birth of the person or the person’s parents or ancestors.

Children

All Census Bureau demographic surveys collect information about children. The information collected varies.

Computer and Internet Use

The U.S. Census Bureau has been collecting data on computers and Internet use sporadically since 1984.

Foreign Born

The foreign-born population includes anyone who is not a U.S. citizen at birth, including those who have become U.S. citizens through naturalization.

Hispanic Origin

People who identify with the terms “Hispanic” or “Latino” are those who classify themselves in one of the specific Hispanic or Latino categories.

International

The U.S. Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries and strengthens statistical development around the world.

Language Use

Language use, English-speaking ability, and linguistic isolation data are collected in the ACS.

Migration/Geographic Mobility

Geographical Mobility/Migration refers to movement of people within US from one location to another at various geographic levels.

Older Population and Aging

Detailed information and statistics on population older population and aging.

Population Estimates

Annual estimates for the U.S., states, counties, cities, etc. Components of population change (births, deaths and migration) for U.S., states and counties.

Population Projections

The Population Projections Program produces population estimates for future dates. Projections include assumptions about future births, deaths, and migration.

Race

The data on race and ethnicity were derived from answers to the question on race and ethnicity that was asked of individuals in the United States.

Veterans

The U.S. Census Bureau currently collects data on veterans of the Armed Forces using the ACS, CPS, and SIPP.

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