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More homeowners are spending a smaller share of their income on housing, but the burden has not changed for renters.

Housing

A Decade After the Recession, Housing Costs Ease for Homeowners

More homeowners are spending a smaller share of their income on housing, but the burden has not changed for renters.
The U.S. Census Bureau this year released the 2017 Census of Governments-Organization component, an official tally of every type of local government in the U.S.

Public Sector

Are There Special Districts in Your Hometown?

The U.S. Census Bureau this year released the 2017 Census of Governments-Organization component, an official tally of every type of local government in the U.S.
A new report shows that more than 1 in 5 older Americans live in rural parts of the country.

Population

Older Population in Rural America

A new report shows that more than 1 in 5 older Americans live in rural parts of the country.
The Census Bureau needs to hire about 500,000 census takers across the country in 2020. Peak recruiting efforts start now.

Population

2020 Census Recruitment Campaign Kicks Off Today

The Census Bureau needs to hire about 500,000 census takers across the country in 2020. Peak recruiting efforts start now.
Private industry employment dipped more but rebounded quicker, surpassing pre-recession levels. Public sector employment still has not fully recovered.

Business and Economy

Effects of Economic Downturn on Private and Public Employment

Private industry employment dipped more but rebounded quicker, surpassing pre-recession levels. Public sector employment still has not fully recovered.
Knowing who your customers and competitors are can make or break a business. Census Bureau data can help.

Business and Economy

Can Census Bureau Data Drive Business Growth and Job Creation?

Knowing who your customers and competitors are can make or break a business. Census Bureau data can help.

Community planners rely on census statistics to prepare evacuation plans and supply distribution after natural disasters and other emergencies.

Emergency Preparedness

Key Player in Disaster Response: The U.S. Census Bureau

Community planners rely on census statistics to prepare evacuation plans and supply distribution after natural disasters and other emergencies.
Census Bureau’s database now houses 205 unique sources of data

Health

New Data From Around the Globe in HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Base

Census Bureau’s database now houses 205 unique sources of data
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