America Counts: Stories about the Decennial Census of Population and Housing

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Exploring Undercount of Young Children in 2020 Census by County

New experimental analysis and visualization shows a relationship between poverty and the undercount of young children.

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“Excess Mortality" During COVID-19 Varied by Race, Ethnicity, Geography

New Census Bureau research shows “excess mortality” — deaths that exceed recent trends — widened the Black-White mortality gap.

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Natural Disasters Are Primary Reason Island Areas Residents Moved

The share of movers in the Island Areas who reported natural disasters was their primary reason for moving from 2015 to 2020 ranged from about 27% to over 41%.

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How Racially and Ethnically Diverse Is Your Neighborhood?

An interactive tool and new racial and ethnic diversity topic page allows you to explore the most diverse census tracts in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

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Looking Back 250 Years: The 1773 Boston Tea Party

The Boston Tea Party led to the American Revolutionary War, the U.S. Constitution and eventually the first census count to ensure representation.

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New Population Counts for 22 Detailed Some Other Race Groups

2020 Census data for groups classified as Some Other Race, such as Brazilian, Guyanese, and Cabo Verdean are now available.

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New Population Counts for 62 Detailed Black or African American Groups

For the first time, the 2020 Census provided a write-in area for the Black or African American race category to collect detailed racial identities.

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English Most Common Race or Ethnicity in 2020 Census

Recently released 2020 Census data on race and ethnicity provide detailed characteristics of more than 100 White groups.

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Detailed Data for Hundreds of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes

2020 Census detailed data available for close to 1,200 AIAN tribes and villages for the nation, states and tribal areas.

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Eight Hispanic Groups Each Had a Million or More Population in 2020

Newly released detailed 2020 Census data show growth in Hispanic groups. Mexican population remained nation’s largest Hispanic group.

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Ocho grupos hispanos con poblaciones de 1 millón o más en el 2020

Datos detallados del Censo del 2020 recién publicados muestran crecimiento de población en grupos hispanos; la población mexicana sigue siendo el mayor grupo.

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3.5 Million Reported Middle Eastern and North African Descent in 2020

Detailed data available from the 2020 Census for 26 Middle Eastern and North African groups.

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Asian Indian Was The Largest Asian Alone Population Group in 2020

Detailed 2020 Census data on 41 Asian groups released today show Chinese, Except Taiwanese, was largest Asian alone or in any combination group.

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Detailed Look at Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Groups

2020 Census data released this month provides detailed counts of 31 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI) groups.

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New Population Counts for Nearly 1,500 Race and Ethnicity Groups

The Census Bureau releases official population counts for more than 200 new detailed race and ethnicity groups.

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Home Values Rose Sharply in U.S. Island Areas

New detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics tables from the 2020 Island Areas Censuses show homeownership & home values in the four U.S. Island Areas.

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Several Generations Under One Roof

Multigenerational households and those with children living with grandparents increased from 2010 to 2020.

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Home Alone: More Than A Quarter of All Households Have One Person

In 2020, 27.6% of occupied U.S. households had one person living alone, about 20 percentage points higher than in 1940.

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Nearly a Third Reporting Two or More Races Were Under 18 in 2020

The 2020 Census shows the Multiracial population increased in all age categories but was largest among the young.

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2020 Census: 1 in 6 People in the United States Were 65 and Over

The U.S. population age 65 and over grew from 2010 to 2020 at fastest rate since 1880 to 1890 and reached 55.8 million, a 38.6% increase in just 10 years.

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An Aging U.S. Population With Fewer Children in 2020

The age profiles of states and communities don’t always mirror the national picture.

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Family Households Still the Majority

One-person households increased but family households remained two-thirds of all households in 2020.

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Hispanic Population is Younger But Aging Faster

The Hispanic population was younger than the non-Hispanic population in 2020 and accounted for a quarter of all children under 18 in the United States.

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La población hispana es más joven, pero está envejeciendo más rápido

La población hispana era más joven que la población no hispana en el 2020 y representaba un cuarto de todos los niños menores de 18 años en los Estados Unidos.

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See a Vacant Home? It May Not be For Sale or Rent

The largest category of vacant housing is seasonal housing, from beachfront homes to part-time residences.

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Share of U.S. Coupled Households Declined in 2020

Coupled households still made up more than half of all U.S. households but their share dropped since 2000.

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Missing Medicaid Data on Race/Ethnicity May Bias Health Research

New research links Census Bureau and Medicaid data to enhance missing race/ethnicity data and improve the study of health disparities.

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2020 Island Areas Censuses: Computer and Internet Use

New data from the Island Areas Censuses provide an updated look at estimates of computer ownership and broadband internet subscriptions.

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Manufacturing Pay, Job Prospects Increase With Industry "Credential"

Workers credentialed through industry-supported training and assessment programs earned more than peers, even without a college degree.

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There’s No Place Like (Close to) Home

New research shows where people move as young adults. Eight in 10 live within 100 miles of where they grew up.

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Census Bureau Launches Operation to Review Group Quarters Counts

2020 Post-Census Group Quarters Review is unique to the 2020 Census because of the challenge of counting group quarters populations during the pandemic.

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Broad Diversity of Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Population

During Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we explore the broad diversity of this population in the United States.

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Census Bureau Today Releases 2020 Census Undercount, Overcount Rates by State

The 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey provides an estimate of the undercount or overcount results for each state and by census operation.

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Famous People Who First Appeared in 1950 Census Records

The National Archives today releases 1950 Census records. Some people who eventually gained fame made their first appearance in this decennial census.

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National Archives Releases 1950 Census Records

Decennial Census records are available to the public for free through the National Archives 72 years after each census is taken.

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Despite Efforts, Census Undercount of Young Children Persists

Improving data for young children in all Census Bureau products is the focus of a new cross-directorate working group.