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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
We feature stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness, and population.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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