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National Doctors Day: March 30, 2024
The American Community Survey estimates there were 733,169 civilians 16 years and over employed as “Other physicians” in 2022. Median earnings were $234,274.


Stats for Stories
Mom and Pop Business Owners Day: March 29, 2024
The Country Business Patterns program counted 128.3M employment in 2021: 69.4M worked for enterprises with 500+ employees, 59.0M under 500 and 21.5M under 20.


Press Release
Census Bureau Releases BTOS Data With Artificial Intelligence Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) and a new supplement measuring artificial intelligence (AI).


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2024
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.


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Certified Nurses Day: March 19, 2024
The 2022 American Community Survey estimates there were 2,607,050 registered nurses employed full-time, year-round in the U.S. (2,247,784 female, 359,266 male).


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National Poultry Day: March 19, 2024
The County Business Patterns program counted 526 poultry processing establishments in the U.S. with 238,200 employees earning $9.45B in annual payroll in 2021.


Random Samplings Blog
Integrating Our Business Statistics for an Ever-Changing U.S. Economy
Reimagining the flow of economic business data from data respondents to users.


Press Release
New Annual Integrated Economic Survey Officially Launches
The U.S. Census Bureau has officially launched its newest survey — the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES).


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National Agriculture Week and Day: March 17-23 and 19, 2024
The 2022 American Community Survey estimates there were 463,298 farmers, ranchers and other agricultural managers (402,198 male and 61,100 female) in the U.S.


Press Release
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the BTOS, a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.


Press Release
Census Bureau Releases 2021 Nonemployer Statistics
This annual series provides subnational economic data for businesses that do not have paid employees or payroll and are subject to federal income tax.


Stats for Stories
Pi Day: March 14, 2024
The first 6 digits of pi (π) are 3.14159, which means a good time to celebrate on March 14 (3/14) at 1:59 (am/pm). Pi is infinitely long, a never-ending number.


Press Release
Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.


Press Release
Experimental Data Product: Monthly Puerto Rico Business Applications
Today the U.S. Census Bureau released the first publication of the experimental data product, “Monthly Puerto Rico Business Applications.”


Press Release
Producto experimental para solicitudes mensuales de negocios de Puerto Rico
La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. publicó el primer producto de datos experimental, “Solicitudes Mensuales de Negocios de Puerto Rico”.


Stats for Stories
International Women’s Day: March 8, 2024
From 2000 to 2022, the percentage of women who work as veterinarians, pharmacists, mathematicians, legislators, and chief executives have all increased.


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Employee Appreciation Day: March 1, 2024
The American Community Survey estimates that in 2022 there were about 117.0M full-time, year-round civilian workers ages 16 and over in the U.S. and median earn


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Red Cross Month: March 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local data critical to Emergency Management about mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts.


Press Release
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the BTOS, a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.


Deputy Director's Blog
Reflecting on Years Past and Looking Forward to 2024
As we welcome 2024, I would like to take some time to reflect on the last year, on our staff and, of course, on our agency.


Press Release
U.S. Nonfarm Employer Businesses Capital Investment
U.S. nonfarm employer businesses invested $1,899.9 billion in new and used structures and equipment in 2022, up 12.9% from $1,682.1 billion in 2021.


Press Release
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the BTOS, a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.


Press Release
Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.


Stats for Stories
Oregon 165th Anniversary of Statehood (1859): February 14, 2024
Oregon became a state on Feb. 14, 1859 (33rd). Nickname: The Beaver State. Motto: Alis volat propriis (She flies with her own wings).


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National Inventors’ Day: February 11, 2024
U.S. Census Bureau innovations led to the IBM Corporation, statistical sampling, the first commercial electronic computer, and geographic information systems.


Press Release
Census Bureau Releases Nonemployer Business Data
Women owned 41.1% (11.2 million) and minorities owned 36.7% (10 million) of the nation’s nonemployer businesses.


Stats for Stories
66th GRAMMY Awards: February 4, 2024
According to the American Community Survey (ACS), there were 25,869 music directors and composers and 44,487 musicians and singers in the U.S. in 2022.


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American Heart Month: February 2024
The American Community Survey estimates there were 733,169 physicians, 128,908 physician assistants, 18,299 radiologists and 51,238 surgeons in the U.S in 2022.


Press Release
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the BTOS, a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.


Press Release
2022 Service Annual Survey Data Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data tables from the 2022 Service Annual Survey (SAS).


Press Release
2022 Economic Census First Look
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new First Look estimates from the 2022 Economic Census.


Stats for Stories
National Popcorn Day: January 19, 2024
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s USA Trade Online database, the U.S. in 2022 exported popcorn valued at $239.3 million.


Press Release
Business Trends and Outlook Survey Data Release
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data products from the BTOS, a survey that measures business conditions and projections on an ongoing basis.


Stats for Stories
National Pharmacist Day: January 12, 2024
According to the 2022 American Community Survey, there were 270,137 pharmacists and 289,611 pharmacy technicians in the United States.


Press Release
Business Formation Statistics Monthly Data Release
The BFS provide timely and high frequency information on new business applications and formations in the United States.


Stats for Stories
National Milk Day: January 11, 2024
According to the Annual Survey of Manufactures, U.S. fluid milk manufacturing shipments were valued at $41.3 billion and involved 55,364 employees in 2021.

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