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"National and State Population Estimates: July 1, 2013"
December 30, 2013
Internet table shows July 1, 2013, population estimates for the nation, states and Puerto Rico, as well as corresponding annual estimates since the 2010 Census.
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U.S. Projected Population of 317.3 Million on New Year's Day
December 30, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau today projected that on Jan. 1, 2014, the United States population will be 317,297,938, a one year increase of 2,218,622, or 0.7 percent.
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"�""An Inside Look at U.S. Consumers"" Live on C-SPAN"
December 23, 2013
Did you know that consumer spending grew for the 13th consecutive month in November 2013? Find out more about misperceptions of U.S. consumers.
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QuickFacts updated with latest American Community Survey Statistics
December 20, 2013
The Census Bureau's data tool for quickly finding facts about counties, cities and states is updated with the latest 2008-2012 American Community Statistics.
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American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes: 2010
December 19, 2013
This set of 66 statistical tables shows the numeric distribution of the American Indian and Alaska Native population by tribe from the 2010 Census.
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Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions for 2013: 3rd Quarter
December 19, 2013
This quarterly survey provides national summary statistics on the 100 largest state and local public employee retirement systems.
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International Data Base
December 19, 2013
The International Data Base has been updated to include revised estimates and projections for 16 countries or areas incorporating new data or analysis.
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Revenue Increased in Most Service Sectors in 2012
December 18, 2013
The Bureau released its 2012 Service Annual Survey, which shows a revenue increase in 10 of the nation's 11 service sectors for employer firms.
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How U.S. Students Compare Internationally Live on C-SPAN
December 18, 2013
Compared with their international peers, U.S. 15-year-old students scored below average in math and about average in science and reading.
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Census Bureau Introduces New Interactive Mapping Tool
December 17, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau released Census Explorer, a new interactive mapping tool that gives users easier access to neighborhood level statistics.
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Census Bureau Researcher Receives Shiskin Award for Economic Statistic
December 16, 2013
John Haltiwanger — a senior research fellow in Research and Methodology — is a co-recipient of the 2013 Julius Shiskin Memorial Award for Economic Statistics.
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Northern Virginia Dominates List of Highest-Income Counties
December 12, 2013
Five of the counties or county-equivalents nationwide with the highest median household income in 2012 were located in Northern Virginia.
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New Infographic Focuses on Participation in Government Programs
December 12, 2013
Participation in government benefits programs, both means-tested and non-means-tested, grew during the recent downturn.
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Age and Sex Table Packages and Race and Hispanic Origin Table Packages
December 11, 2013
Detailed statistics about five-year age groups by sex, the older population (55 and older), and the Hispanic, black and Asian populations.
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Media Advisory — Census Bureau to Host Web Conference
December 09, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a Web conference to discuss the Dec. 17 release of the 2008-2012 American Community Survey statistics.
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Census Bureau's Wolfisch Recognized as Top Innovation Leader
December 04, 2013
Lisa Wolfisch has been named a top innovator by FierceGovernmentIT's "Fierce 15," a list of the 15 most innovative employees working in government IT.
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Government's Role in the Arts Live on the C-SPAN
November 26, 2013
More than two-thirds of American adults accessed art via electronic media.
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New Census App Helps Users Find Local Statistics on the Go
November 26, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau today released dwellr, a new mobile app that delivers on-the-go access to key statistics for thousands of places across the nation.
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Data Visualization: HIV/AIDS Impact in Africa
November 26, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau is releasing two data visualizations that depict the impact that HIV/AIDS has made on the population in sub-Saharan Africa.
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About Three in Four Parents Living with Children are Married
November 25, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 76 percent of American parents living with children under 18 are married.
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Postponing Release of Some New Residential Construction Information
November 22, 2013
The release date for the Sept and Oct New Residential Construction indicator's housing starts and completions statistics has been revised.
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Release of New Interactive Visualization of Key Economic Statistics
November 21, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau released a new interactive tool designed to visualize the key economic findings in the most recent Business Dynamics Statistics report.
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Infographic Profiles Young Adults Without Health Insurance
November 21, 2013
In 2012, 27 percent of young adults (ages 19 to 34) lacked health insurance, although the rate varied widely from state to state.
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Report Shows More than $14B in Payments to Parents Not Received
November 20, 2013
A new U.S. Census Bureau report released shows that just 62.3 percent of the $37.9 billion owed was paid to the nation's 14.4 million custodial parents in 2011.
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Census Bureau Statement on Collection of Survey Data
November 19, 2013
The Census Bureau takes allegations of fraud by its employees very seriously.
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About 36 Million Americans Moved in the Last Year
November 18, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 35.9 million U.S. residents, or 11.7 percent of all Americans, moved between 2012 and 2013.
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Census Bureau Announces Revised Calendar for Economic Programs
November 15, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau today announced revisions to its release calendar for the 2013 non-economic indicators that have been delayed.
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API Updated with 2010-2012 American Community Survey Statistics
November 14, 2013
The Census Bureau has updated the application programming interface with the 2010-2012 American Community Survey statistics.
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Home Value and Homeownership Rates During and After Recession
November 14, 2013
A new housing brief shows that median home values in many small counties across the nation held steady after the most recent recession.
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New Infographic Measures Manufacturing in America
November 13, 2013
With almost 300,000 establishments and 11 million employees, manufacturing plays a major role in the nation's economy.
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Early Access to 2010-2012 ACS Estimates for Embargo Subscribers
November 08, 2013
The Census Bureau will provide embargo-period access to the 2010-2012 American Community Survey estimates that will be released to the public on Nov. 14.
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Census Bureau Mobile App Adds Rental Vacancy Rates
November 08, 2013
The U.S. Census Bureau has added the rental vacancy rate to America's Economy, the Census Bureau's widely downloaded mobile app.
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Childbearing in the United States Live on C-SPAN
November 06, 2013
Teen births in the U.S. are at historically low levels, while more women are delaying maternity until their 30s. Find out more on C-SPAN, Nov. 8.
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Supplemental Measure of Poverty Remains Unchanged
November 06, 2013
The nation's poverty rate was 16.0 percent in 2012, unchanged from 2011, according to the supplemental poverty measure released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Statistical Agencies Host Symposium on Federal Statistics
October 30, 2013
As part of the celebration of the International Year of Statistics, representatives from federal statistical agencies are hosting a symposium on Nov. 13 and 14.
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Workplace Skills: How Americans Rank Live on C-SPAN
October 24, 2013
U.S. adults scored below the international average in literacy, numeracy and problem solving in digital environments. Japan and Finland scored highest.