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Population
The Fourth of July: The Nation’s Population Then and Now
July 02, 2025
The U.S. population is nearly 123 times larger than it was in 1780, the nearest estimate to when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
Business and Economy
Nonemployer Statistics Show Continued Growth in “Gig Economy” Activities
July 01, 2025
New data visualization showcases the nonemployer industries that contributed to U.S. business revenue through gig activities.
Population
An Aging Nation: U.S. Median Age Surpassed 39 in 2024
June 26, 2025
Median age rose in 85% of the nation’s 387 metro areas from 2020 to 2024 and was higher than the national median of 39.1 in almost half of metro areas.
Population
States With High Median Ages May Not be as Uniformly Old as You Think
June 26, 2025
A state’s median age does not tell the whole story. Florida has the fifth highest median age yet also has counties younger than the national median.
Employment
Trends in Self-Employment Among Hispanic Workers
June 18, 2025
Census Bureau data show that among younger and foreign-born workers, Hispanic workers are self-employed at higher rates than non-Hispanic workers.
Housing
Property Insurance Costs Can be High in Every U.S. Region
June 10, 2025
American Community Survey data show the price of property insurance varied widely across the nation, but every region had pockets of high cost.
Emergency Preparedness
Preparing for the 2025 Hurricane Season
June 05, 2025
Hurricane season began June 1 and we highlight Census Bureau tools available to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.
Population
How Native North American Language Use Changed in the United States
June 03, 2025
An updated table package reveals how over 500 languages spoken at home changed from 2013 to 2021.
Population
Puerto Rico Community Survey Offers Detailed Look at Island Population
May 28, 2025
The 2019-2023 and most recent American Community Survey includes Puerto Rico Community Survey data on 78 municipios down to census tracts and block groups.
Population
Encuesta sobre la Comunidad de Puerto Rico presenta datos de su gente
May 28, 2025
La reciente Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense de Puerto Rico, del 2019-2023, incluye datos sobre 78 municipios, sectores censales y grupos de bloques.
Families and Living Arrangements
Growing Share of New Fathers Take Paid Leave
May 13, 2025
A newly released Census Bureau report explores parental leave and employment patterns of first-time mothers and fathers.
Employment
Small Business Week 2025: Recognizing Big Drivers of U.S. Economy
May 09, 2025
The 62nd Annual Small Business Week celebrates the contributions of small businesses to the nation’s economy.
Small Business
Telling the Story of the Nation’s Smallest Businesses
May 06, 2025
The Census Bureau’s Nonemployer Statistics provide data on the nation’s 29.8 million smallest businesses without paid employees.
Population
Which States Had the Highest Shares of Newcomers?
April 29, 2025
Many states with the highest share of recent movers from out-of-state in 2023 had relatively small populations.
Business and Economy
Entertainment, Travel, and Recreation Industries Rebounding
April 23, 2025
A look at which selected travel, entertainment and recreation-related industries hit hard by the pandemic rebounded.
Income and Poverty
New Snapshots From the Survey of Income and Program Participation
April 21, 2025
New Census Bureau product offers mobile-friendly fact sheets on who receives income from various sources.
Population
U.S. Metro Areas Experienced Population Growth Between 2023 and 2024
April 17, 2025
New Census Bureau population estimates show 88% of U.S. metro areas gained population between 2023 and 2024.
Business and Economy
What Is the Nonemployer Marine Economy?
April 09, 2025
Thirty states had nonemployer businesses in marine economy sectors, including six states in the Midwest with receipts totaling nearly $11 billion in 2022.
Business and Economy
Economic Census Geographic Area Statistics Data Now Available
April 07, 2025
A new data visualization based on the 2022 Economic Census shows the changing business landscape of 19 economic sectors across the United States.
Income and Poverty
What Sources of Income Do People Rely On?
April 02, 2025
A new interactive data tool shows income sources for hundreds of demographic and economic characteristic combinations.
Business and Economy
Big Improvements to the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES)
March 26, 2025
The Census Bureau is making several changes and enhancements to capture 2024 economic data based on feedback from last year’s survey.
Population
Only 50 U.S. Counties Had Populations Over a Million in 2024
March 17, 2025
A new data visualization highlights U.S. counties between 1970 and 2024 whose populations ever surpassed a million.
Population
Gear Up for Super Bowl LIX With Fun Facts and Figures
February 06, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles face off for the second time in three years, this time in New Orleans.
Migration
Homeward Bound: More People Moved Back Home at Height of Pandemic
January 22, 2025
Between 2019 and 2022, the share of movers who returned to their state of birth rose from about 4% to 5%.
Employment
Socioeconomic Inequalities Between Remote Workers and Commuters
January 16, 2025
Compared to commuters, home-based workers are older, more likely to be White and less likely to be in poverty.
Veterans
What Are Veterans’ Job Prospects After They Serve?
January 14, 2025
New U.S. Census Bureau data show how veterans fare when they transition to the civilian labor force.
Employment
Data Centers Growing Fast and Reshaping Local Economies
January 06, 2025
Employment in data centers increased nationally in 2023 but over 40% was concentrated in five states.
Population
Happy New Year 2025!
December 30, 2024
The Census Bureau projects U.S. population will hit 341,145,670 on January 1, up 0.78% from 2024. World population is estimated at 8,092,034,511, up 0.89%.
Population
A Look Back on 2024 Through U.S. Census Bureau Data
December 26, 2024
We review a year of change in our nation, from increased diversity and declining fertility to post-pandemic economic recovery and lower poverty rates.
Population
U.S. Population Grows at Fastest Pace in More Than Two Decades
December 19, 2024
The nation’s population grew by about 1% from 2023 to 2024, outpacing average annual growth since 2000 and signaling an end to tepid growth.
Income and Poverty
Rising Home Equity Boosted Household Wealth During Pandemic
December 17, 2024
New visualization shows how increased home equity from 2019 to 2022 contributed to a hike in U.S. median household net worth to $176,500.
Business and Economy
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Many Businesses
December 12, 2024
A look at holiday-themed Census Bureau data, from states that produced the most toys to U.S. places with holiday names.
Government
Who Manages the Nation’s Airports?
December 10, 2024
We link two sets of data from the 2022 Census of Governments: the number of airport authorities and air transportation financial data.
Population
Population Trends Across the Globe
November 26, 2024
The Census Bureau’s released updated population estimates and projections for 34 countries that reveal population shifts.
Business and Economy
Most U.S. Businesses Have Only One Owner
November 21, 2024
More than half of U.S. businesses had one owner from 2017 to 2021 and women-owned were more likely than male-owned businesses to have a single owner.
Employment
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Private and Public Employment
November 20, 2024
Private employment dropped by a smaller percentage and rebounded, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. State and local government employment has not fully recovered.
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