Emergency and Transitional Shelter Population Report

This special report focuses on the people in emergency and transitional shelters (a portion of the population experiencing homelessness) during the 2020 Census and their demographic characteristics. It also examines the geographic distribution of the population throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. (Scheduled for release in October.)

Trends in Veteran Disability Status and Service-Connected Disability: 2008-2022

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release a report on Trends in Veteran Disability Status and Service-Connected Disability based on annual data from the ACS, 2008 to 2019 and 2021 to 2022. This report investigates disability among veterans of the U.S. armed forces and how they compare to the broader nonveteran population. It focuses on disability rates among Post-9/11 veterans, that is, those who have served since September 2001. Post-9/11 veterans are the youngest cohort of veterans and more recently have been at the forefront of veteran public health research. (Scheduled for release on November 6.)

International Population Estimates and Projections

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new population estimates, projections and other demographic data up to the year 2100 for 34 countries and areas in the International Database (IDB). The IDB consists of estimates and projections of demographic indicators, including population size and growth (by sex and single year of age up to 100-plus) and components of change (mortality, fertility and net international migration) for more than 220 countries and areas. The Census Bureau periodically updates the IDB as new data become available. (Scheduled for release November 5.)

Census Bureau Releases Intercensal Estimates of Total Population and Housing Units: 2010-2020

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the first set of 2010-2020 Intercensal Estimates. Intercensal estimates are produced once every 10 years after the decennial census. They revise the prior decade’s estimates to align with the most current census. Population estimates will be available for the nation, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, counties, incorporated places and minor civil divisions, and for Puerto Rico and its municipios. In addition, housing unit estimates are available for the nation, states and counties. (Scheduled for release November 7.)

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

The U. S. Census Bureau will release its most recent America’s Families and Living Arrangements tables, showcasing new estimates on how households have changed over the past 50 years. The release will highlight households led by female and male householders, married couple households and nonfamily households. It will include an interactive data visualization. (Scheduled for release November 12.)

ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard

The U.S. Census Bureau and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will unveil the next release of their joint interactive dashboard that allows users to compare U.S., state, county and census tract-level maps displaying broadband availability and adoption statistics with select social and economic indicators. This is the first release to include data from the Federal Communication Commission’s Broadband Data Collection on available broadband services with speeds of at least 25/3 megabits per second (Mbps) and 100/20 Mbps. (Scheduled for release in October.)

The Centenarian 2020 Special Report

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release the new Centenarians: 2020 special report. The report provides an updated portrait of the centenarian population in the United States and is based on age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, living arrangements, and geographic distribution information from the 2020 Census. The characteristic profile and geographic distribution of centenarians are compared with those of other age groups in the older population to illustrate how centenarians are distinct. (Tentatively scheduled for release in November.)

Household Pulse Survey

The experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS) is an effort by the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to measure how emergent issues are impacting U.S. households from a social and economic perspective. Phase 4.2 topics include access to transportation and the internet, shortage of critical items and updated response options for the ages of children and school enrollment. Previously asked questions on babies or infants in the household and unemployment insurance items have been removed. Data collection for phase 4.2 began July 23 with data dissemination, including detailed data tables, an interactive data tool, and public-use files, on a monthly basis. Phase 4.2 marks the final phase of the Household Pulse Survey. Beginning in October, HPS will transition to a longitudinal design that will continue to address the need for timely data and ensure long-term sustainability. In January 2025, HPS will be relaunched as the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS), utilizing a panel design comparable to surveys like the Survey of Income and Program Participation. For more information about the new panel survey, visit Evolving the Household Pulse Survey. 

2023 Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES)

The 2023 AIES will officially close on October 31, 2024. Businesses can submit their responses by logging into the respondent portal and accessing their survey card. Please be aware that starting November 1, 2024, AIES survey cards will no longer be available, and businesses will not be able to submit responses after this date. For more information or assistance completing this survey, visit: www.census.gov/aies/information or call the AIES customer help line at 1-800-681-3012, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET.

“Dynamics of Business Establishments and Firms: A Complement to the Dynamics of Workers”

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 Spencer Knoll and Richard Beem as they present, “Dynamics of Business Establishments and Firms: A Complement to the Dynamics of Workers.” Join us for an overview of the recently released 2022 Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) time series and the BDS Explorer Tool, which provides access to the entire BDS dataset via line charts, bar charts, and thematic maps. The time series provides measures of business dynamics, such as job creation and destruction, establishment births and deaths, and firm startups and shutdowns across a wide range of establishment and firm characteristics. (Scheduled for November 20.)

2022 Census of Governments - Finance Component

The U. S. Census Bureau will release data from the 2022 Census of Governments – Finance Component. These data show revenues, expenditures and debt by level of government (state, local, and state and local combined). The statistics are organized by state. Several content changes in the 2022 Census of Governments will be documented with the release. (Scheduled for release in October.)

2022 Economic Census – Geographic Area Statistics Update

The U. S. Census Bureau continually works to improve data processing efficiency, striving to publish data earlier than planned when possible. To this point, the release of the Geographic Area Statistics has been moved up to December 2024, three months earlier than the planned March 2025 release. These data will provide detailed industry statistics by geographic area for employer businesses in the United States. The Geographic Area Statistics will supersede the First Look Statistics released in January 2024. (Scheduled for release December 5.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS)

The 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.

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 November 14 and will include October 2024 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

The 2024 Winter Holiday Season 

The holiday season is a time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks. The U.S. Census Bureau presents facts and figures along with wishes for a healthy, happy holiday season. (Tentatively scheduled for release in October.)

2030 Census Advisory Committee Fall Meeting 

The U.S. Census Bureau hosted the 2030 Census Advisory Committee Fall Meeting Thursday, October 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET and Friday, October 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET. Agenda topics included Small-Scale Response Testing; Undercount of Young Children; Overview of Administrative Data Acquisition and Applications for 2030 Testing; Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA); Reimaging Office Infrastructure; and the Impact on Recruiting, Hiring and Training for the 2026 Census Test. The meeting was open to the public via webcast. For more information and the agenda, visit 2030 Census Advisory Committee Fall Meeting and Federal Register notice: 2030 Census Advisory Committee.

2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Files and Supplemental Estimates — October 17

The 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files were released through the ACS website, FTP site and the microdata analysis tool on data.census.gov. The ACS PUMS files enable data users to create custom estimates and tables that are not available through pre-tabulated ACS data products. These data are available for the nation, regions, divisions, states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs). The 2023 ACS 1-year Supplemental Estimates were also released through data.census.gov and the Census API. Supplemental Estimates are simplified versions of popular ACS tables for geographic areas with at least 20,000 people, compared to the 65,000-population minimum for the standard ACS 1-year estimates. 

State-to-State Migration Flows Table Package — October 17

The U.S. Census Bureau released the latest version of the State-to-State Migration Flows table package. Tables come from the 2023 American Community Survey 1-year estimates. The State-to-State Migration Flows tables provide estimates of the number of people moving between origin and destination geographies. The State of Residence by Place of Birth tables provide estimates of the number of people living in their current state of residence by place of birth. 

Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) of U.S. Goods Traders: 2022 — October 17

The U.S. Census Bureau published the 2022 BDS Goods Traders providing annual measures between 1992 and 2022 of business dynamics by four mutually exclusive goods-trading classifications: exporter only; importer only; exporter and importer; and nontrader. The 2022 release includes applicable changes and improvements reflected in the 2022 BDS.

Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) of U.S. High Tech Industries: 2022 — October 17

The U.S. Census Bureau published the 2022 BDS-High Tech Industries (BDS-HT) providing annual measures between 1978 and 2022 of business dynamics for high tech and nonhigh tech industries, defined by science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupation intensity. BDS-HT data tables allow users to compare job creation and destruction, establishment openings and closings, and the number of startups and firm shutdowns between the high-tech and nonhigh-tech sectors. The release included applicable changes and improvements reflected in the 2022 BDS.

Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) of High Growth Firms: 2022 — October 17

The U.S. Census Bureau published the 2022 BDS-High Growth Firms (BDS-HG) providing annual measures between 1978 and 2022 of business dynamics by the firm growth rate distribution. BDS-HG data tables group firms into bins based on their annual employment change, allowing users to track the share of high-growth firms over time and to study the relationship between 

Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) of Single Unit Firms With Revenue: 2022 — October 17

The U.S. Census Bureau published the 2022 BDS-Single Units with Revenue (BDS-SU-REV) providing year-over-year changes in employment and payroll for each quarter of the year for businesses that operated in a single location. BDS-SU-REV tables cover 2007: Quarter 1 – 2022: Quarter 4 and provide information about job and payroll creation and destruction and firm entry and exit within a year, providing a more detailed time series of economic activity. In addition, the tables included changes in annual revenue from 2017 to 2022, showing how these measures are related to changes in employment and payroll.

New Policy Benefits Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs — October 15

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 Aurelia Glass, a policy analyst for the Inclusive Economy team at the Center for American Progress, to present “New Policy Benefits Communities That Lost Manufacturing Jobs.” In this presentation, Glass shares her analysis using the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) to determine the percentage of counties with a lower proportion of manufacturing jobs by receipt of private investment.

Annual Survey of School System Finances First Look — October 8

The U.S. Census Bureau released an early look at data from the 2023 Annual Survey of School System Finances. The data provide initial insight into spending per public school pupil (pre-K through 12th grade), as well as revenue and other school system spending details in 41 states. Due to the early release, only a subset of geographic areas is included.

2022 Annual Retail Trade Survey Update — September 25

The 2022 Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS) estimates were updated on September 25, 2024 to incorporate the 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). In addition to the 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) changes, the Annual Retail Trade Survey also restated data to include employer-only time series to be aligned with the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES). The ARTS sample covers employer businesses classified in retail trade sector located in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. ARTS excludes data for businesses located in the U.S. territories. Publication tables were reformatted to incorporate the 2017 NAICS definitions. This report from the U.S. Census Bureau provides national estimates of total annual sales, e-commerce sales, end-of-year inventories, purchases, total operating expenses, and gross margins for employer-only retail businesses located in the United States. For a detailed description of these changes, please see:

Veterans Day: 2024 — October 16

On this day, the nation honors military veterans with parades and other observances across the country and a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Among related Census Bureau statistics available: the number of veterans in the country, their racial and ethnic backgrounds, and the number who vote.

Halloween: October 31, 2024

September 30 — Halloween, which dates to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has evolved into a community-based celebration characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns. In the spirit of Halloween, this edition of the Census Bureau’s Facts for Features presents a wide array of new and updated statistical information.

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:

• Child Supplemental Poverty Measure Below Official Rate in 46 States (October 17)
• Hurricane Helene’s Impact on the Socially Vulnerable in North Carolina (October 11)
• A Profile of the Nation’s Hispanic-Owned Businesses
  (October 10)
• U.S. Divorce Rates Down, Marriage Rates Stagnant From 2012-2022 (October 8)

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting the Census Bureau’s newsworthy statistics that relate to current events, observances, holidays and anniversaries. The story ideas are intended to assist the media in story mining and producing content for their respective audiences.

• National Manufacturing Day: October 4, 2024
• 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30

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.



Justice Outcomes Explorer Data Tool

Justice Outcomes Explorer (JOE) data measure the economic and health outcomes of people who have been involved with the criminal justice system. 

OnTheMap for Emergency Management

Access U.S. population and workforce statistics, in real time, for areas being affected by natural disasters.

SOMA Table Creator

An interactive application for creating tables from the Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Units (SOMA) program.

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.

• Data.census.gov News and Updates: October 2024
  (Tuesday, October 22, 2-3 p.m. ET)
• The Labor Market Impact of Shareholder Power: Worker-Level Evidence (Wednesday, November 13, 3-4 p.m. ET)
• Dynamics of Business Establishments and Firms
  (Wednesday, November 20, 1:30-2:45 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.