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The Census Bureau collects race data according to U.S. Office of Management and Budget guidelines, and these data are based on self-identification. People may choose to report more than one race group. People of any race may be of any ethnic origin.

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New Work-From-Home Data by Race and Ethnicity Now Available
March 14, 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary data from the Annual Business Survey (ABS) showing the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2023
March 03, 2023
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
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Census Bureau Releases New Educational Attainment Data
February 16, 2023
The U.S. Census Bureau today released findings from the Educational Attainment in the United States: 2022 table package.

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2020 Census Tribal Consultations with Federally Recognized Tribes
2020
To garner input on the 2020 Disclosure Avoidance System and to give current 2020 census updates to federally recognized tribes.
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2020 Census Technical Meeting with Navajo Nation
2020
To present information on the 2020 census and to report on follow up items from the 2016 tribal consultation meeting.
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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.

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The New Great Migration and Black Marriage Trends in the South
April 07, 2022
Using data from the ACS, this study examines whether the percentage of college-educated Black adults in southern MSAs is associated with marriage prevalence.
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Usability Testing of Race/Hispanic Questions in the Census 2012-2020
June 26, 2020
Overview of usability testing from 2012-2020 of the race and Hispanic origin questions adapted for the online decennial census form.
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Racial Disparities in Women’s Occupational Mobility
February 2019
Racial disparities exist in occupational mobility, with Black and Hispanic women less likely to exit service occupations than White, non-Hispanic women.

Other Subtopics Within 'Population'

Age and Sex

Focusing on a population’s age and sex composition is one of the most basic ways to understand population change over time.

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.

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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