Computer and Internet Use Report: 2021

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new report which looks at access to computers and broadband internet subscriptions nationwide in 2021. Using data from the American Community Survey, this report examines key trends and characteristics in terms of demographic, social and geographic characteristics across the digital divide between those who have and those who lack access to computers and the internet. (Scheduled for release on June 18.)

Census Bureau Releases New Estimates on America’s Families and Living Arrangements

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a report on data from the annual release of America’s Families and Living Arrangements. This report provides a demographic profile of U.S. households and living arrangements, and how these characteristics have changed over time. (Scheduled for release May 30.)

Spouses in Opposite-Sex and Same-Sex Married Couples and Their Households: 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new American Community Survey brief that paints a national portrait of spouses in same-sex married couples. The report provides nationally representative estimates of these spouses and their households, compared with those in opposite-sex couples. Estimates are presented separately for men and women to examine whether the experiences and living arrangements of same-sex spouses are consistent across sex. (Scheduled for release in June 11.)

Parental Mortality Brief 

The U.S. Census Bureau will be releasing a new research brief on parental mortality based on the 2022 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). This report presents national-level statistics on the percentage of people who lost a mother or father and how these estimates varied by age and race/ethnicity. (Tentatively scheduled for release in May.)

Household Pulse Survey

The experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS) is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to measure how emergent issues are impacting U.S. households from a social and economic perspective. Phase 4.1 topics include employment status, spending, food security, housing, health, mental health, natural disasters, inflation and spending, vaccine receipt, COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment, disability, income, social connection, child care arrangements, and a section on participation with the arts. Data collection for phase 4.1 began April 2, with data dissemination, including detailed data tables, an interactive data tool, and public-use files, on a monthly basis. (Scheduled for release May 16, June 13, July 11, and August 8.)

“Has the Gender Gap Improved Since Covid-19?” 

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership in collaboration with the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute, welcomes Maggie Smith as she presents, “Has the Gender Gap Improved Since Covid-19?” This study examines women’s progress in the labor market utilizing the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) data set. In this presentation, Smith looks at wage growth to see how women have fared compared to men specifically in North Carolina. (Scheduled for May 22.)

2021 NES Marine Economy Table

Nonemployer Statistics (NES) estimates of the U.S. Marine Economy in 2021 will be published for the first time later this month. Nonemployer establishment counts and receipts estimates will be provided by nonstandard state- and county-equivalent geographies comprised of selected coastal regions across each state and by the Economics: National Oceanic Watch (ENOW) sectors, defined by the Office for Coastal Management at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Scheduled for release May 22.)

Minority Businesses & Equitable Data

Join us for the Exploring Census Data webinar series on Minority Businesses and Equitable Data. Census Bureau subject matter experts will present data available from the Annual Business Survey, spotlighting demographic data on business ownership critical for informed decision-making. Discover data dimensions and learn how to access and use the data. The session includes a demonstration of the My Community Explorer data tool. There will be an opportunity to connect with our experts via live chat and during the Q&A segment of the webinar. This webinar is the second of six in a series to help data users discover Census Bureau data related to people, places and the economy. (Schedule for May 30.)

2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey Due 

The due date for the 2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) has officially passed. Businesses that require more time to respond can request an extension by logging on to the respondent portal and accessing their survey card through May 31. For more information or assistance with completing this survey, visit https://www.census.gov/aies/information or call the AIES customer help line at 1-800-681-3012, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET.

“How the COVID-19 Pandemic Prompted More People to Change Jobs?”

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership, in collaboration with the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute, welcomes Hubert Janicki as he presents, “How the COVID-19 Pandemic Prompted More People to Change Jobs.” New U.S. Census Bureau statistics from the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) show to what extent U.S. workers changed jobs across industries during and after the pandemic emergency was declared over in 2023. LEHD’s Job-to-Job Flows (J2J) data product now includes an experimental research release of job flow counts across industries from the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) down to a more detailed subsector level (3-digit NAICS). (Scheduled for June 12.)

2022 Economic Census for American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

The U.S. Census Bureau will release data for American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from the 2022 Economic Census in June. The economic census is the U.S. government’s official five-year measure of businesses in the United States and Island Areas. It is the only source of comprehensive, comparable data for the Island Areas at a geographic level similar to U.S. counties. The economic census is the major source of statistics about the structure and functioning of the economies of each Island Area, serving as part of the framework for the national accounts of the Island Areas. (American Samoa scheduled for release June 4; Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands scheduled for release June 6.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey 

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. BTOS experimental data products are representative of all employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely information for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and are available by sector, state, employment size, and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. Additional details on artificial intelligence use and types used were added for one cycle and released March 28, 2024. Because of the change in sample composition, BTOS data from before September 11, 2023, are not directly comparable with data after that date.

Monthly Business Formation Statistics

Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide timely, high-frequency data on business applications and employer business formations monthly. The data are available at the state, regional and national levels and by industry sector at the national level. The next monthly BFS will be released May 9 and will include April 2024 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

AAPOR Research Conference — May 15-17

U.S. Census Bureau and other researchers presented findings at the 79th Annual American Association for Public Opinion Research Conference. This conference provides a forum for Census Bureau staffers to present and discuss their research on a spectrum of topics. 

Total Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions and Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties — May 16

Internet tables and detailed downloadable files show annual population estimates for cities and towns, including incorporated places and minor civil divisions along with nation, state and county housing unit estimates as of July 1, 2023. Spanish

Current Population Survey Data Tables for Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin, and the Older and Foreign-Born Populations — May 14

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data tables from the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement. These tables provide information on marital status, educational attainment, employment status, occupation, earnings, and other social and economic statistics by age, sex and Hispanic origin, and for the Asian alone, Asian alone-or-in-combination, Black alone, Black alone-or-in-combination, older and foreign-born populations. 

Census Bureau Releases Public Use File Microdata on Nation’s Vehicle Inventory and Use — May 16 

The U.S. Census Bureau released the Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS) 2021 Public Use File on the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) website. The VIUS is a joint partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Federal Highway Administration; the U.S. Department of Energy; and the U.S. Census Bureau.

2023 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll — May 16 

The U.S. Census Bureau released a new summary report and data tables for the 2023 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll. These statistics provide a comprehensive look at the employment of the nation’s state and local governments and gross monthly payroll for March 2023. Federal, state and local governments, and education and research organizations use public employment and payroll data for comparative studies and activities such as development of the government component of the gross domestic product (GDP). Revised tables for 2021 and 2022 were released along with the new 2023 data. Learn more about these updates at www.census.gov/programs-surveys/apes/data/datasetstables.html.

Release of NAICS3 J2J Research Dataset — May 13 

The U.S. Census Bureau published a research release of NAICS 3-digit tabulations for the Job-to-Job Flows (J2J) data product. This release expands on the job flow by NAICS sector tabulations provided in the R2024Q1 production J2J data, so users can trace worker earnings and movements by more detailed industries – as well as geographic labor markets and to/from spells of employment. For a detailed analysis of these data, visit America Counts From Great Resignation to Great Reshuffling. For more information and to access the data, please go to: lehd.ces.census.gov/data/j2j_subsector_research.html. Please send questions and comments to CES.J2J.Feedback@census.gov.

Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2024 — March 26

This month-long observance of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders started more than 25 years ago. We celebrate their growing contributions to our nation with a host of demographic and economic statistical information about the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander populations.

America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new and inviting way. We feature stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness and the population. New stories include:

• More People Moved Farther Away From City Centers Since COVID-19 (May 16)
• Sun Belt Cities and Towns Led Nation in Population Growth (May 16)
• From Great Resignation to Great Reshuffling (May 13)
• Who Commuted on Baltimore’s Key Bridge? (May 8)

Emergency Management/Disaster Resources — When major disasters strike, visit our Emergency Management webpage for demographic and economic data on impacted areas. Each disaster will include data from our key emergency management tools: OnTheMap for Emergency Management, Community Resilience Estimates, Census Business Builder: Regional Analyst Edition, and other useful resources.

Learn What Surveys Are Being Conducted in Your Community — Discover which of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 130-plus annual surveys are being conducted in your community. In a variety of surveys and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790, the Census Bureau provides official information about America’s people, businesses, industries and institutions. Learn more about surveys currently being conducted in each Census Bureau region:

• Atlanta
• Chicago
• Denver
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Philadelphia
• All Surveys

Below are a few of the U.S. Census Bureau’s interactive applications used to access statistics from our 130-plus annual surveys. A complete list can be accessed on the Census Bureau’s Data Tools and Apps webpage.

LED Extraction Tool — Provides easy access to the raw data products produced by the Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) program.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Treemap — This interactive treemap shows all the counties in the United States arranged by region and sized according to population or SNAP participation.

Veteran Employment Outcomes (VEO) Explorer — Visualize the experimental Veteran Employment Outcomes (VEO) data through interactive bar and line charts.

Census Bureau Training Opportunities

Webinars are available on a regular basis to help the public access and use Census Bureau statistics. These free sessions, which are 60 to 90 minutes each, show users how to navigate Census Bureau databases and mapping tools and find demographic and economic statistics at the local or national level. Descriptions of upcoming sessions are available on our Census Academy webpage. Login details are provided at least one week before a webinar.

• The ABCs of the Census API (Tuesday, May 21, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Has the Gender Gap Improved Since Covid-19? (Wednesday, May 22, 1:30-2:45 p.m. ET)
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Data and the ACS (Wednesday, May 22, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Discovering Manufacturing Workforce Diversity (Thursday, May 23, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Exploring Census Data: Minority Businesses & Equitable Data (Thursday, May 30, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• Leveraging Hispanic Heritage for Global Sales Success (Thursday, May 30, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• What Are Economic Indicators & Their Role in Housing and Construction (Thursday, June 13, 2-3 p.m. ET)

Archived Training Resources — Visit the Census Bureau’s Educational Resource Library for previously recorded, free training available at your convenience. The library includes presentations, recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.