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Global Diversity Awareness Month: October 2023
Diversity is all the ways in which we differ: race, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, educational background, etc.
Press Release
Census Bureau Provides Interactive Map of Homeownership Data From the 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau released an interactive map illustrating 2020 Census data about homeownership by the age, race and ethnicity of the householder.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases 2020 Census Data for Nearly 1,500 Detailed Race and Ethnicity Groups, Tribes and Villages
2020 Census population counts and sex-by-age statistics for 300 detailed race and ethnic groups as well as 1,187 detailed AIAN tribes and villages.
Random Samplings Blog
Data Quality and the Detailed DHC File A
Today the Census Bureau released new statistics about our nation’s communities, providing population counts and sex-by-age statistics.
Press Release
Datos del Censo del 2020 sobre grupos raciales y étnicos detallados
El Censo del 2020 muestra conteos de población y estadísticas por sexo y edad de grupos raciales y étnicos, y de tribus y aldeas detallados.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Data Innovation Symposium in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Census Bureau is partnering with the Puerto Rico IT Cluster to co-host a Data Innovation Symposium in San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 12-13.
Press Release
La Oficina del Censo organizará un Data Symposium en Puerto Rico
La Oficina del Censo, en colaboración con el Puerto Rico IT Cluster, llevará a cabo el Data Innovation Symposium en San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Embargo New Population Projections for the Nation by Age, Sex, Race, Hispanic Origin and Nativity
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a two-day embargo period to allow media members access to the 2023 National Population Projections.
Directors Blog
Realizing Our Public Service Through Continuous Community Engagement
When’s the last time you thought about what being a public servant really means for us at the U.S. Census Bureau?
Random Samplings Blog
What You Should Know About the Upcoming Detailed DHC File A
The upcoming 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A greatly expands what we know about the racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population.
Press Release
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that real median household income in 2022 fell in comparison to 2021.
Press Release
Ingresos, pobreza y cobertura de seguro de salud en los Estados Unidos
La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. publica las estadísticas del 2022 sobre ingresos, pobreza y seguro médico.
Research Matters Blog
Using Administrative Data to Evaluate Nonresponse Bias - CPS ASEC
In the annual income report, Income in the United States: 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau tabulates the national income distribution using survey responses.
Stats for Stories
Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance: September 11, 2023
The 2021 American Community Survey estimated there were 176,103 U.S. emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, up from 136,900 in 2010.
Random Samplings Blog
Exploring the Racial and Ethnic Diversity of Various Age Groups
The 2020 Census showed that the population under age 18 was more racially and ethnically diverse than the population 18 and over.
Press Release
Webinar on Release of 2020 Census Detailed DHC File A
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a prerelease webinar Sept. 13 to discuss the 2020 Census Detailed DHC-A to be released to the public on Sept. 21.
Press Release
CPS Table Packages Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau released new tables from the 2022 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
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Women’s Equality Day: August 26, 2023
According to the Current Population Survey, 2020 voter turnout was 68.4% for women and 65.0% for men. About 9.7 million more women than men voted.
Press Release
Census Bureau Announces Release Date for 2020 Census Data Product on Race and Ethnicity
Provides population counts and sex-by-age statistics for approx. 1,500 detailed race and ethnic groups and detailed AIAN tribes and villages.
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National Thrift Store Day: August 17, 2023
According to the 2021 County Business Patterns stats, there were 18,640 used merchandise stores in the U.S. with 189,892 employees and a $4.38B annual payroll.
Press Release
Uninsured Health Rates Down in 280 Counties, Up in 80 Counties
The rate of Americans under age 65 without health insurance decreased in 280 counties and increased in 80 counties between 2020 and 2021.
Press Release
Census Bureau Provides Update on 2020 Census Island Area Data Products
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the 2020 Census Island Areas Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC) File is scheduled for release on July 20.
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Virginia 235th Anniversary of Statehood (1788): June 25, 2023
Virginia gained statehood on June 25, 1788 – (10th state). Nicknames: Old Dominion, Mother of Presidents. Motto: Sic semper tyrannis (Thus Always to Tyrants).
Press Release
America Is Getting Older
The nation’s median age increased by 0.2 years to 38.9 years between 2021 and 2022, according to Vintage 2022 Population Estimates released today.
Press Release
Estados Unidos está envejeciendo
Las nuevas estimaciones de población resaltan el aumento de la mediana de edad nacional.
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Juneteenth (1865): June 19, 2023
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. as issued by President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, it became our newest national holiday.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New American Community Survey Selected Population Tables and American Indian and Alaska Native Tables
New detailed social, economic, housing and demographic statistics for hundreds of race, tribal, Hispanic origin and ancestry populations.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Embargo New Data for Selected Population Groups and American Indian and Alaska Natives
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a two-day embargo period for subscribers to view the Selected Population Tables and AIAN Tables.
Stats for Stories
Multiracial Heritage Week: June 7-14, 2023
The 2020 Census shows the U.S. “Two or More Races” population at 33.8 million — up from 9 million in 2010, a 276% increase.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Embargo New Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin
The Census Bureau will offer a two-day embargo period for members of the media to view Vintage 2022 population estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin.
Press Release
Embargo: estimaciones de población (edad, sexo, raza y origen hispano)
La Oficina del Censo de EE. UU. ofrecerá acceso restringido durante dos días a los medios para ver las estimaciones de población de 2022.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New 2020 Census Data on Age, Sex, Race, Hispanic Origin, Households and Housing
The next round of 2020 Census data are available, adding more detail to the population counts and basic demographic and housing statistics previously released.
Press Kit
2017-2021 Selected Population Tables and AIAN Tables
Detailed social, economic, housing and demographic statistics for hundreds of race, tribal, Hispanic origin and ancestry populations based on the 2017-2021 ACS.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Webinar and Embargo on New Data for Selected Population Groups and American Indian and Alaska Natives
A webinar will be held before the release of two new embargoed data products: the Selected Population Tables and AIAN Tables from the 2017-2021 ACS 5-year data.
Press Release
Datos del Censo del 2020: edad, sexo, origen hispano y más
Nuevos datos del Censo del 2020 sobre edad, sexo, raza, origen hispano, parentesco y vivienda
Random Samplings Blog
Examining the Racial and Ethnic Diversity of Adults and Children
The 2020 Census shows the overall U.S. population in 2020 was more racially and ethnically diverse than it was a decade earlier.
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