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Measuring America series

This series of infographics was created after Census 2010 to help answer the question, “How do we know about our nation?” The series “How Do We Know” became “Measuring America: People, Places, and Our Economy.” Because the Census Bureau is “Measuring America" on a regular basis, business and community leaders now have the timely statistics they need to plan for new schools, hospitals, roads, stores, and offices, just to name a few.

Sorted by date of release (newest at the top).

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How the U.S. Census Bureau Measures Poverty
We measure poverty two ways every year. The official poverty measure is based on cash resources. The supplemental poverty measure includes noncash benefits.
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How Ready Are We?
The 2017 American Housing Survey asks U.S. Natural Disaster or Emergency Preparedness residents how prepared they are for disasters.
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2018 Manufacturing Data from the Annual Survey of Manufactures
This infographic contains statistics on manufacturing.
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Manufacturing in America 2018
This infographic contains statistics on manufacturing.
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Older People Living With Grandchildren: 2012-2016
This infographic reports older grandparents that live with and provide care to their grandchildren under 18 by nativity, based on the 2012-2016 ACS.
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Manufacturing in the United States 2017
This infographic contains statistics on manufacturing.
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Manufacturing in America 2017
This infographic contains statistics on manufacturing.
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How the U.S. Census Bureau Measures Poverty
We measure poverty two ways every year. The official poverty measure is based on cash resources. The supplemental poverty measure includes noncash benefits.
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Our Changing Landscape
Change in Rural and Urban Population Size: 1910-2010
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Manufacturing in America: 2016
In recognition of the fifth annual Manufacturing Day, the Census Bureau celebrates the importance of manufacturing to the nation's economy.
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Startups and Job Creations in the United States
The infographic shows the number and rate of startups and the number of new jobs created by startups at the national and metropolitan levels.
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30-Year-Olds: Then and Now
This infographic shows how 30-year-olds today compare with those in 1975.
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Manufacturing in the United States
This infographic contains statistics from the 2014 ASM indicating that manufacturing establishments show gains in receipts but lower employment over time.
A Digital Nation
The latest Census data shows more American households own computers and use high-speed Internet than ever before.
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A Look At The Mining Sector In The United States
This infographic is one of three visualizations presenting data from the 2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series on the leading mining states.
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Manufacturing in America: 2015
In recognition of the fourth annual Manufacturing Day, the Census Bureau celebrates the importance of manufacturing to the nation's economy.
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The Top Ten Manufacturing Subsectors of the Economy
Take a look at this five-year comparison of the top 10 manufacturing subsectors of the economy using statistics from the Economic Census.
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Job Creation in the United States
The U.S. Census Bureau releases data every year describing changes for businesses operating in the United States.
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How Ready Are We? Natural Disaster or Emergency Preparedness
The 2013 American Housing Survey asks U.S. residents how prepared they are for disasters.
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Your Answers, Your Future
The American Community Survey provides an annual portrait of the nation and our communities that America can use to assess the past and plan the future.
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Transportation Alternatives by Census Region
New questions about household public transportation use were added to the 2013 American Housing Survey.
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Why We Ask
The American Community Survey provides an annual portrait of the nation and our communities that America can use to assess the past and plan the future.
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Child's Day: At a Glance
What does a child's day look like?
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Manufacturing in America: 2014
In recognition of the third annual Manufacturing Day on October 3, 2014, the Census Bureau joins in celebrating the importance of the manufacturing sector.
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How the U.S. Census Bureau Measures Poverty
We measure poverty two ways every year. The official poverty measure is based on cash resources. The supplemental poverty measure includes noncash benefits.
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State Government Tax Collections
Revenue from state government tax rose 6.1% between fiscal years 2012 and 2013, the third year in a row there has been an increase.
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Education Finance Statistics
Education spending is the single largest financial activity of state and local governments.
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The Changing U.S. Economy
This infographic presents selected findings from the 2012 Economic Census Advance Report.
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Computer and Internet Trends in America
This visualization provides information on Computer and Internet Use from 1984 to 2012.
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Poverty: The History of a Measure
President Johnson’s 1964 declaration of his “War on Poverty” generated a new interest in measuring just how many people were in poverty and how that changed.
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Government Benefit Programs
Information on the number of households that participate in government benefit programs.
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The Young and Uninsured in 2012
This infographic highlights statistics about uninsured young adults from the 2008 to 2012 American Community Surveys (ACS).
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Manufacturing in America: 2013
The manufacturing sector includes almost 300,000 establishments with 11 million employees producing goods that we consume domestically or export abroad.
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Working at Home is on the Rise
This is reflected in a growing number of people working from home. Census Bureau surveys tell us who’s working at home.
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Child Care an Important Part of American Life
Families rely on a patchwork of child care services to meet their work and family needs.
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Home Improvements
The American Housing Survey, administered by the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, track home improvements and other topics.
Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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