The Economic Census Measures the Ever-Changing U.S. Economy
The Census Bureau call center receives hundreds of questions every month.
We’re bringing you the answers to some of the most common questions in a series of podcasts. Here’s Andrew Hait from the Economic Outreach Office with the “Answer.”
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Business and EconomyWho Knew? Lots of Changes Coming in the 2017 Economic Census ReleasesJune 05, 2019Wondering when the data from the Economic Census is coming out and what’s new? Listen to this podcast and get the answer.
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Business and EconomyA Deep Dive Into Economic Census Through Case StudiesJuly 24, 2018The 2018 Economic Programs Webinar Series offers a one-hour look at ways to use and analyze Census Bureau data through real-life experiences.
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Business and EconomyEconomic Census: Measuring America’s Ever-Changing EconomyJune 12, 2018The 2017 Economic Census is the first to capture detailed products (goods and services) across all industries, such as grocery stores that also sell gasoline.
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Business and EconomyNonemployer Statistics Show Continued Growth in “Gig Economy” ActivitiesJuly 01, 2025New data visualization showcases the nonemployer industries that contributed to U.S. business revenue through gig activities.
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PopulationAn Aging Nation: U.S. Median Age Surpassed 39 in 2024June 26, 2025Median 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.
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PopulationStates With High Median Ages May Not be as Uniformly Old as You ThinkJune 26, 2025A 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.
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