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

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release a report, Trends in Veteran Disability Status and Service-Connected Disability, based on annual data (2008-2019 and 2021-2022) from the American Community Survey. 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 nation’s youngest cohort of veterans and more recently have been at the forefront of veteran public health research. (Scheduled for release November 6.)

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.)

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. (Tentatively scheduled for release November 26.)

Wealth of Households: 2022

The Census Bureau will release Wealth of Households: 2022. The brief examines household wealth at the end of 2022 using the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). It highlights differences in the rates of asset- and debt-holding and demonstrates significant variation in median household wealth by demographic and economic characteristics, such as education and income. Visit <www.census.gov/sipp> for more information on the SIPP. (Scheduled for release in November.)

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. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

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 December.)

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. Beginning November 1, 2024, AIES survey cards will no longer be available, and businesses will not be able to submit responses. 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 Economic Census – Geographic Area Statistics Update 

The U. S. Census Bureau will release the Geographic Area Statistics data as part of the 2022 Economic Census. These data will provide detailed industry statistics by geographic area, including states, counties, and metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, for employer businesses in the United States. Data includes Number of Firms, Number of Establishments, Sales, Annual Payroll, First Quarter Payroll, and Number of Employees. For the first time, the Geographic Area Statistics will be a single release – every sector and geography will be available on the same day providing data users with a more complete view of economic activity across the country. Data will supersede the First Look Statistics released in January 2024. (Scheduled for release December 5.)

2022 Economic Census of Island Areas – Puerto Rico 

The U.S. Census Bureau will release data for Puerto Rico from the 2022 Economic Census of Island Areas. These data will provide detailed industry statistics for employer businesses in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico by geographic area, including municipios (county-equivalents), metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas, and Planning Regions. The release will include 49 tables of data on the number of establishments, sales, annual payroll, number of employees, and various other industry-specific items such as capital expenditures, inventories, and selected expenses. (Scheduled for release December 5.)

Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS)

The BTOS measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. The 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.

Work from home (WFH) became essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains a key feature in many workplaces, yet existing measures reveal significant data gaps in understanding its scope, particularly from a business perspective. To address this, we developed 11 WFH questions for the Business Trends and Outlook Survey covering extensive and intensive margins, challenges, management policies and business impact. The WFH questions will be added to the BTOS starting November 4. 

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).

Emergency and Transitional Shelter Population Report — October 31 

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. 

2022 Census of Governments - Finance Component — October 31 

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.

The 2024 Winter Holiday Season — October 29 

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.

National Native American Heritage Month: November 2024 — October 24 

To commemorate National Native American Heritage Month, the Census Bureau has compiled a list of statistics about the Native American population. 

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 — 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:

• A Snapshot of Business Growth by County and Industry (October 30)
• East vs. West in 2024 MLB World Series (October 28)
• A Look at the Growing Number of U.S. Pharmacists (October 18)

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

Convening on Disability Measurement — October 28

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau — On September 30, the U.S. Census Bureau had the privilege of convening with more than 100 disability community stakeholders in person and online in a meeting co-hosted with the Office of Management and Budget, the National Center for Health Statistics, the National Council on Disability, The Leadership Conference Education Fund, and the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities’ Health Task Force.

Census Bureau “Verify” Messages in the Automated Export System: Verify — October 28 

Written by: Noel Isom-Horner and Kaitlyn Catapano, Micro Analysis Branch, U.S. Census Bureau — In the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE)-Automated Export System (AES), “Verify” messages alert users to potential errors in shipping information. These messages are an opportunity to review your Electronic Export Information (EEI) to ensure data describing the export shipment is reported correctly. Common errors can be found in a product’s commodity classification code as well as in the reported value, quantity, shipping weight, and country of origin/destination.

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.


Economic Database Search and Trend Charts

Easy access to Economic Statistics using drop-down menus. Create tables in ASCII text and spreadsheet format. Display customizable dynamic charts.

Rural America: A Story Map

Using ACS and decennial census data these interactive web maps, tables, information, and images help explain how the Census Bureau defines “rural.”

TIGERweb

A web-based system that allows users to visualize our TIGER (Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing database) data in several ways.

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 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.