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Census Bureau Seeks Public Comment on Test of SOGI Questions
May 01, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau published a Federal Register notice asking for public comment on a proposed test of SOGI questions on the ACS.
Press Release
New Report on the Nation’s Foreign-Born Population
April 09, 2024
From 2010 to 2022, the nation’s foreign-born population increased by 15.6%, according to a new report The Foreign-Born Population in the United States: 2022.
Random Samplings Blog
Updates to OMB’s Race/Ethnicity Standards
April 08, 2024
OMB published the results of its review of SPD 15 and issued updated standards for collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data across federal agencies.
Director's Blog
Improving Race/Ethnicity Data With Updated Federal Standards
April 08, 2024
OMB published the results of its review of SPD 15 and issued updated standards for collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data across federal agencies.
Stats for Stories
*Special Edition* 75th Anniversary of NATO (1949): April 4, 2024
April 04, 2024
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has grown from 12 to 32 countries with an estimated total 2024 population of 981M. The largest is the U.S. (342M).
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National Doctors Day: March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024
The American Community Survey estimates there were 733,169 civilians 16 years and over employed as “Other physicians” in 2022. Median earnings were $234,274.
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day: March 29, 2024
March 29, 2024
The 2022 American Community Survey estimated 5.44 million living Americans are veterans of the Vietnam War. We also honor 58,220 dead and 1,577 unaccounted for.
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Major League Baseball Opening Day: March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024
The 2023 Population Estimates of the 25 metro areas with MLB teams found the largest is New York with 19,498,249 and the smallest is Milwaukee with 1,560,424.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
March 26, 2024
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
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World Water Day: March 22, 2023
March 22, 2024
Total U.S. construction spending on water supply hit a high of $2.7B in October 2023. That same month had record spending on sewage and waste disposal of $4.1B.
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National Single Parent Day: March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
The Current Population Survey (CPS) estimates there were 9.8M one-parent households (7.3M mother only and 2.5M father only) in 2023, compared to 1.5M in 1950.
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National Agriculture Week and Day: March 17-23 and 19, 2024
March 17, 2024
The 2022 American Community Survey estimates there were 463,298 farmers, ranchers and other agricultural managers (402,198 male and 61,100 female) in the U.S.
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Pi Day: March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
The first 6 digits of pi (π) are 3.14159, which means a good time to celebrate on March 14 (3/14) at 1:59 (am/pm). Pi is infinitely long, a never-ending number.
Press Release
Census Bureau and PRB Seek Steering Committee Members for Data User Groups
March 12, 2024
The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) is soliciting applications for membership on two steering committees to help us plan activities for engaging data users.
Stats for Stories
Equal Pay Day: March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024
In 1973, full-time working women earned a median of 56.6 cents to every dollar men earned. In 2022 (49 years later), women earned 84.0, a gain of 27.4 cents.
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96th Oscars/Academy Awards: March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024
The 2021 Annual Business Survey reported 25,755 employer firms in motion picture and sound recording industries, 229,763 employees, and a $19.1B annual payroll.
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Sunshine Week & Freedom of Information Day: March 10-16 & 16, 2024
March 10, 2024
President Johnson signed into law the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act on July 4, 1966. The American Society of News Editors launched Sunshine Week in 2005.
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International Women’s Day: March 8, 2024
March 08, 2024
From 2000 to 2022, the percentage of women who work as veterinarians, pharmacists, mathematicians, legislators, and chief executives have all increased.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Women’s History Month: March 2024
March 06, 2024
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.
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Employee Appreciation Day: March 1, 2024
March 01, 2024
The American Community Survey estimates that in 2022 there were about 117.0M full-time, year-round civilian workers ages 16 and over in the U.S. and median earn
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Irish American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2024
February 27, 2024
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.
Press Release
Grandparents and Their Coresident Grandchildren: 2021
February 26, 2024
The Grandparents and Their Coresident Grandchildren: 2021 report provides characteristics of grandparents living with their grandchildren.
Director's Blog
Looking Ahead to 2024 on Our Collective Journey to Excellence
February 26, 2024
As we navigate the first quarter of the new year, I have been reflecting upon our collective journey to excellence.
Press Release
2022 Community Resilience Estimates Equity Supplement
February 20, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2022 CRE Equity Supplement and an update to the CRE for Equity interactive tool.
Press Release
New Brief About Travel to Work Since Pandemic’s Onset
February 20, 2024
A brief highlighting the latest available statistics on commuting behavior in the United States and Puerto Rico from the 2022 ACS.
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Singles Awareness Day: February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024
The 2022 Annual Social and Economic Supplement estimated there were 132.3M unmarried (never married, divorced and widowed) people in the U.S. ages 15 and older.
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Valentine’s Day: February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
According to the 2022 American Community Survey, 49.8% of men and 46.3% of women 15 years and over are now married. Never married are 37.2% men and 31.6% women.
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Oregon 165th Anniversary of Statehood (1859): February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
Oregon became a state on Feb. 14, 1859 (33rd). Nickname: The Beaver State. Motto: Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings).
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Super Bowl LVIII: February 11, 2024
February 11, 2024
The big game involves two top-50 U.S. metro areas by estimated population: #13 San Francisco (4,579,599) vs. #31 Kansas City (2,209,494), playing in Las Vegas.
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Lunar New Year: February 10, 2024
February 10, 2024
With celebrations also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, many people across the world will welcome the Year of the Dragon with reunions and hope.
Director's Blog
Next Steps on the American Community Survey Disability Questions
February 06, 2024
The American Community Survey (ACS) is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
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National Weatherperson’s Day: February 5, 2024
February 05, 2024
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for atmospheric scientists, including meteorologists, will grow 4% to 10,500 from 2022 to 2032.
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66th GRAMMY Awards: February 4, 2024
February 04, 2024
According to the American Community Survey (ACS), there were 25,869 music directors and composers and 44,487 musicians and singers in the U.S. in 2022.
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Mail Carrier Day: February 4, 2024
February 04, 2024
The 2022 American Community Survey estimated 724,338 civilian employees in the U.S. Postal Service (416,258 male and 308,080 female), up from 716,936 in 2010.
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National Women Physician Day: February 3, 2024
February 03, 2024
According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there were 272,196 women physicians. Full-time earnings were $185,183.
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Groundhog Day: February 2, 2024
February 02, 2024
According to NOAA, the 138th Groundhog Day originated from an ancient celebration midway between the winter solstice and spring equinox — the middle of winter.