Fertility Rates: Declined for Younger Women, Increased for Older Women

Despite broader stability in fertility trends, a Census Bureau analysis shows that the age at which U.S. women gave birth changed from 1990 to 2019.

Famous People Who First Appeared in 1950 Census Records

The National Archives today releases 1950 Census records. Some people who eventually gained fame made their first appearance in this decennial census.

Who Was Undercounted, Overcounted in the 2020 Census?

The U.S. Census Bureau used two measures of coverage to estimate who was missed or counted more than once in the 2020 Census.

Increase in Number of U.S. Black-Owned Businesses From 2017 to 2019

U.S. Census Bureau statistics show Black-owned businesses grew in all sectors of the U.S. economy.

U.S. Teachers More Diverse but Still Lag Student Racial, Ethnic Makeup

U.S. Census Bureau analysis of Equal Employment Opportunity Tabulation data shows gap between the racial and ethnicity diversity of teachers and students.

New Census Tool Provides Child Poverty Rates in All School Districts

The 2019 SAIPE School District Profiles data visualization provides demographic and economic information on more than 13,000 U.S. school districts.

Nonemployer Asian U.S. Business Owners Predominantly Foreign-Born

Most nonemployer business owners were U.S.-born but foreign-born Hispanic and Asian business owners had a large presence in some sectors.

Did Unemployment Insurance Lower Official Poverty Rates in 2020?

Expanded unemployment insurance benefits and eligibility during the pandemic lowered the overall poverty rate by 1.4 percentage points to 11.4% in 2020.

Understanding Equity Through Census Bureau Data

U.S. Census Bureau surveys and programs provide insight into social, economic and housing equity gaps in the United States.

Who Was Lifted Out of Poverty by Stimulus Payments?

Supplemental Poverty Measure shows that the first two rounds of stimulus payments during the pandemic helped pull 11.7 million people out of poverty in 2020.

Children Experienced Episodic Poverty at Higher Rate Than Adults

A recent U.S. Census Bureau report explores episodic and chronic poverty rates among children, working-age adults and seniors from 2013-2016.

Student Debt Weighed Heavily on Millions Even Before Pandemic

Student loans are one of the largest contributors to household debt, an added burden on those already hard-hit by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020 U.S. Population More Racially, Ethnically Diverse Than in 2010

2020 Census results released today allow us to measure the nation’s racial and ethnic diversity and how it varies at different geographic levels.

Improved Race, Ethnicity Measures Show U.S. is More Multiracial

Today’s release of 2020 Census data provides a new snapshot of the racial and ethnic composition of the country.

What Do We Know About the Quality of 2020 Census Redistricting Data?

To assess the quality of the redistricting data released today, we compared 2020 Census to key data benchmarks.

Asians: Fear of Going Out Causing Food Insufficiency During Pandemic

Household Pulse Survey shows that Asian respondents were twice as likely as White households to report not having enough to eat because of fear of going out.

How the Pandemic Affected Black and White Households

Loss of income during the pandemic caused more hardship for Black adults than for White adults, even after accounting for differences in income and education.

Were American Homes Ready for the Pandemic?

Isolating when someone is infected with COVID-19 is challenging when 38% of U.S. multi-person households don’t have two bathrooms and enough bedrooms.

Moms, Work and the Pandemic

New data show that there were 1.4 million more mothers not actively working for pay in January compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Indirect Impact of COVID-19 Results in Higher Pandemic Death Toll

Independent Census Bureau research shows racial disparities in U.S. COVID-19 mortality rates and a higher death toll indirectly related to the pandemic.

Census Reaches Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Through Music

Music video collaboration promoting 2020 Census participation response showcases NHPI populations across the United States.