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Browse press releases related to the Current Population Survey.
Additional news releases can be found at the BLS website (//www.bls.gov/cps/)
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Census Bureau Reports Nearly 77 Million Students Enrolled in U.S. Schools
The number of people enrolled in school in the United States reached 76.8 million in 2018 according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Press Release
2019 CPS-ASEC Geographic Mobility Data Release
The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2019 CPS ASEC Geographic Mobility detailed table package and updates to historical tables and historical graphs.
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U.S. Census Bureau Releases CPS Estimates of Same-Sex Households
For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau released estimates of same-sex couples in its annual America’s Families and Living Arrangements tables package.
Press Release
"ACS Provides New State and Local Income, Poverty and Health Insurance "
Statistics for more than 40 demographic and economic topics provide detailed profiles of communities nationwide.
Press Release
"Estad�sticas sobre ingresos, pobreza y cobertura de salud del 2018"
Estadísticas de más de 40 temas demográficos y económicos ofrecen perfiles detallados de las comunidades en todo el país.
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"Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2018"
The median household income was not statistically different from the 2017 median, and the official poverty rate decreased 0.5 percentage points from 2017.
Research Matters Blog
Current Coverage, Calendar-Year Coverage: Two Measures, Two Concepts
Analysis of the new current health insurance coverage estimates in the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Research Matters Blog
CPS ASEC Redesign and Processing Changes
The U.S. Census Bureau has been engaged in implementing improvements to the CPS ASEC income, health insurance and demographic content.
Random Samplings Blog
How the Census Bureau Measures Income and Poverty
Income, poverty and health insurance statistics from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, known as CPS ASEC, are released every September.
Random Samplings Blog
Varying Degrees of Poverty, Thinking Beyond 'Poor' and 'Not Poor'
The concept of poverty is often interpreted as a state of being “poor” or “not poor.”
Random Samplings Blog
What Is the Supplemental Poverty Measure and How Does It Differ From the Official Measure?
Since the publication of the first official U.S. poverty statistics, there has been a continuing debate about the best way to measure income and poverty in the United States.
Press Release
"2018 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage"
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold an online news conference to announce the findings on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.
Press Release
"Los ingresos, pobreza y seguro de salud de 2018"
La Oficina del Censo realizará una conferencia de prensa en línea para anunciar sus hallazgos el martes 10 de septiembre a las 10 a.m.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Webinar on CPS ASEC Data Processing Changes
On Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m., the U.S. Census Bureau will host a webinar to explain and answer questions related to CPS ASEC data processing changes.
Press Release
Current Population Survey Table Packages Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau released new tables from the 2017 and 2018 Current Population Survey.
Press Release
"Calendario para estad�sticas de ingresos, pobreza, cobertura de salud "
Calendario para las estadísticas de ingresos, pobreza y la cobertura de salud del Suplemento Anual Social y Económico 2018 de la Encuesta Continua de Población.
Press Release
"Schedule for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics and ACS"
Schedule for the 2018 income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics and 2018 American Community Survey.
Stats for Stories
*Special Edition* 19th Amendment Passed by Congress 100 Years Ago
The Current Population Survey counted 157.6 million registered voters eligible to vote in the 2016 Presidential Election and 83.8 million were women.
Press Release
Census Bureau Researchers Present Findings at the 2019 PAA Conference
Researchers from the U.S. Census Bureau will join other demographers, sociologists, economists and professionals at the PAA annual conference.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Women's History Month: March 2019
This edition highlights and celebrates the varied accomplishments of women and provides statistical information on demographic and economic topics.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
National African-American (Black) History Month: February 2019
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History W
Press Release
Number of Master and Doctoral Degrees Doubles Among Population
In the last two decades, the number of people with master’s and doctoral degrees has doubled.
Press Release
2017 CPS Annual Social and Economic Supplement Research Files
The U.S. Census Bureau released today the 2017 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) Research File.
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