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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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PRESS RELEASE | MAY 19, 2020

ABS Release Provides Data on Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses

According to the 2018 Annual Business Survey (ABS), 5.6% (322,076) of all U.S. businesses were Hispanic-owned and 6.1% (351,237) were owned by veterans.

PRESS RELEASE | MAY 15, 2020

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Update to COVID-19 Interactive Data Hub

The Census Bureau has released an updated version of the interactive data hub on its COVID-19 resource page.

PRESS RELEASE | MAY 15, 2020

Statement on 2020 Operations on Tribal Lands and Reservations

The U.S Census Bureau is committed to a complete and accurate count of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) population, wherever they live.

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Publications

PUBLICATION | FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Subjective Well-Being of Eldercare Providers: 2012-2013

This is a research report on subjective well-being of eldercare providers, using data from the American Time Use Survey.

PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 2017

2020 Census Tribal Consultations with Oklahoma Tribes

To achieve an accurate count of tribal citizens in the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau held two tribal consultations specifically for Oklahoma tribes.

PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 2017

2020 Census Tribal Consultations with the Navajo Nation

To achieve an accurate count of tribal citizens in the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau held a one-on-one tribal consultation with the Navajo Nation.

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Working Papers

WORKING PAPER | FEBRUARY 2019

Racial Disparities in Women’s Occupational Mobility

Racial disparities exist in occupational mobility, with Black and Hispanic women less likely to exit service occupations than White, non-Hispanic women.

WORKING PAPER | FEBRUARY 2019

The Intersectionality of the STEM Workforce

Does employment in STEM occupations differ by sex, race and Hispanic origin?

WORKING PAPER | APRIL 02, 2018

Interracial and Inter-ethnic Marriage and Self-Rated Health

Study explores the associations between partner race/ethnicity and health in the U.S. using the Survey of Income and Program Participation.

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