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Our surveys provide periodic and comprehensive statistics about the nation. This data is critical for government programs, policies, and decision-making.
Utah is Nation's Fastest-Growing State, Census Bureau Reports
December 20, 2016
Utah’s population crossed the 3.0 million mark as it became the nation’s fastest-growing state over the last year.
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Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee Adds Four New Members
December 02, 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced four new members to serve on its National Advisory Committee (NAC).
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2014 Statistics of U.S. Businesses
December 01, 2016
This release includes single-year estimates of the number of firms, number of establishments, employment and annual payroll.
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Median Earnings by Sex, Education and Generational Status
November 30, 2016
Children of foreign-born parents, the second generation, were more likely to be college-educated and have higher incomes than parents’ generation.
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Webinar on Release of 2011-2015 American Community Survey Statistics
November 28, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY: Webinar on Dec. 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. in advance of the Dec. 8 release of the ACS five-year statistics collected from 2011 to 2015.
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2015 Service Annual Survey
November 22, 2016
Between 2014 and 2015, 10 of the nation’s 11 service sectors saw increases in revenue, according to statistics from the 2015 Service Annual Survey.
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Renters More Likely to Be Food Insecure Than Homeowners
November 17, 2016
New American Housing Survey statistics provide insight on U.S. food insecurity, housing and neighborhood topics.
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The Majority of Children Live With Two Parents, Census Bureau Reports
November 17, 2016
The majority of America’s 73.7 million children under age 18 live in families with two parents (69 percent).
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Americans Moving at Historically Low Rates, Census Bureau Reports
November 16, 2016
The percentage of Americans moving over a one-year period fell to an all time low in the United States to 11.2 percent in 2016.
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Selected Characteristics of the Citizen Voting-Age Population
October 27, 2016
Selected characteristics of the citizen voting-age population from the 2015 ACS for all U.S. states and congressional districts.
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Understanding Government Finances Webinar
October 24, 2016
The Census Bureau will hold a webinar to define public sector statistics and provide a brief overview of the surveys that fall under government finances.
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2020 Census Fall Quarterly Program Management Review
October 21, 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold its quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review on Oct. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.
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ACS Public Use Microdata Sample Files Now Available
October 20, 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau released the Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files from the 2015 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates.
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New American Community Survey Supplemental Estimates Tables
October 20, 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2015 Supplemental Estimates Tables from the American Community Survey.
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School Enrollment in the United States: 2015
October 20, 2016
School enrollment tables provide information by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, family income, type of college, employment status, nativity and more.
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Census Bureau Awards Two Cooperative Agreements
October 18, 2016
Cooperative agreements were awarded to teams at Georgetown University and Purdue University to research privacy-preserving data analysis.
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Census Bureau Announces Changes to 2017 Field Tests
October 18, 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will stop plans to test field operations at some sites.
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Census Bureau to Participate in Puerto Rico Statistics Events
October 13, 2016
The public and members of the media are invited to learn how to use and access U.S. Census Bureau statistics to make informed decisions about their communities.
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Manufacturing Day: Oct. 7
October 07, 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau joins a group of public and private organizations in celebrating the importance of the manufacturing sector of the nation’s economy.
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Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions: Second Quarter 2016
September 30, 2016
This report provides national summary data on the revenues, expenditures & composition of assets of the largest defined benefit public employee pension systems.
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Statistics of U.S. Businesses
September 30, 2016
These data include single-year estimates of the number of firms, number of establishments, employment and annual payroll.
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Stats in Action: New Orleans Smoke Alarm Outreach Program
September 27, 2016
A new video highlights how the New Orleans Fire Department used American Community Survey data to help save lives.
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2015 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections
September 26, 2016
Provides statistics on the tax collections of all state governments, including receipts from compulsory fees.
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2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs, Company Statistics Series
September 23, 2016
These modules supplement the 2014 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs release and provide statistics on characteristics of businesses and business owners.
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2015 Income, Poverty & Health Insurance & Supplemental Poverty Measure
September 06, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY: On Sept. 13 at 10 a.m., the U.S. Census Bureau will hold an online news conference to announce findings from three reports.
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Income, Poverty & Health Insurance Statistics and ACS Results
August 31, 2016
MEDIA ADVISORY: Release schedule for 2015 income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics and the 2015 American Community Survey results.
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Profiles of States Holding June 7 Primaries and Caucuses
June 01, 2016
Statistics that give an overall profile of the state’s voting-age population and industries.
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Jobs Available for Address Canvassing Test in Buncombe County, NC
May 06, 2016
NOTE TO CORRESPONDENTS: The Census Bureau is hiring approx. 150 temporary positions for its Address Canvassing Test in Buncombe County, N.C.
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U.S. Census Bureau Roundtable Discussion on Atlanta Commuting Data
April 26, 2016
Media Advisory: U.S. Census Bureau to participate in a roundtable discussion with members of the Atlanta Regional Commission and local transportation officials.
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Estimates of U.S. Population by Age and Sex
April 21, 2016
A downloadable file containing estimates of the resident U.S. population by single year of age and sex is available.
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San Francisco and Travis, Texas, Lead Nation in Employment Growth
April 21, 2016
San Francisco, Calif., and Travis, Texas, led the nation in 2014 in annual employment growth among the top 50 U.S. counties with the most employees.
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Updates to Census Business Builder: Regional Analyst Edition
April 20, 2016
The latest update includes the addition of ACS and SBO statistics, new features including a new data dashboard and performance improvements.
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Demographic and Economic Profiles of States Holding April 26 Primaries
April 19, 2016
Statistics that give an overall profile of the state’s voting-age population and industries.
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Demographic and Economic Profiles of New York's Electorate
April 12, 2016
Statistics that give an overall profile of the state’s voting-age population and industries.
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General Statistics and Value of Product Shipments: 2008-2011
April 12, 2016
Annual Survey of Manufactures Benchmark: This release includes two tables; general statistics and value of products shipments, for the years 2008-2011.
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Accommodation and Food Services-Miscellaneous Reports
April 12, 2016
2012 Economic Census Subject Series: Data for a variety of industry-specific topics, such as end of year inventories, for establishments of firms with payroll.