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Data Equity Resources
Census Bureau surveys and programs have long measured equity gaps across demographic groups. Publicly available data and tools can help identify vulnerable and underserved communities. The Census Bureau is committed to raising awareness about data, tools and resources available to help federal, state, local governments and community groups identify underserved communities and equitably distribute resources.
News
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Press ReleaseNation’s Urban and Rural Populations Shift Following 2020 CensusThe nation's urban population increased by 6.4% between 2010 and 2020 based on 2020 Census data and a change in the way urban areas are defined.
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Press ReleaseCensus Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s DayThe U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population will be 334,233,854 on January 1, 2023.
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Press ReleaseGrowth in U.S. Population Shows Early Indication of Recovery Amid COVID-19 PandemicThe U.S. resident population increased by 0.4%, or 1,256,003, to 333,287,557 in 2022, according to the 2022 national and state population estimates.
Blogs
America Counts: Data Equity Stories
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America Counts StoryMapping Digital Equity in Every StateMay 13, 2022The new Digital Equity Act Population Viewer will help meet the funding goals of the Digital Equity Act of 2021.
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America Counts StoryCensus Data Tool Helps FEMA Better Understand Disaster VulnerabilityMarch 15, 2022The U.S. Census Bureau’s Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) tool helps FEMA better understand “at-risk” populations during a natural disaster.
Facts for Features
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Facts for Features & Special EditionsVeterans Day 2022: November 11Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.
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Facts for Features & Special EditionsAmerican Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2022The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.
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