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America Counts: Stories about Business and Economy
Business and Economy
Seven Annual Economic Surveys Combined into One
The Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) will provide key yearly measures of economic activity including business revenues, expenses, and assets.
Business and Economy
How Many U.S. Businesses Offer Health Insurance to Employees?
Private-sector companies in seven states and District of Columbia offer health insurance to employees at a rate significantly above the national average.
Business and Economy
Legal Sports Betting a Growing Source of Tax Revenue for Many States
New York and many other states show growth in tax revenue from sports betting.
Housing
How the Real Estate Market Relies on Census Data
Census Bureau statistics are free and help realtors create their own tools to buy and sell properties.
Business and Economy
Pandemic’s Impact on Indoor and Outdoor Recreation Revenue
Estimated revenue of some indoor activity industries were still recovering while estimated revenue of some outdoor recreation industries grew 2019-2021.
Population
Improving Access to Funding for Indigenous Communities
The Opportunity Project and U.S. Economic Development Administration partner to improve access to capital for American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
America Counts Story
Rising Cost of Child Care Services a Challenge for Working Parents
Census Bureau data show that estimated revenue for Child Day Care Services increased all but one year from 2014 to 2021.
Business and Economy
Self-Storage Industry Withstands Economic Volatility Through COVID-19
Changes in living and working environments, low operating costs and flexible leases may have contributed to the stability of the self-storage industry 2019-2021.
Population
The Stories U.S. Census Bureau Data Told in 2023
A look at a year of significant transformation in the U.S. population, from growing diversity and aging to how and where we live and work.
Employment
Economic Backbone of Holiday Shopping Season: Retail Workers
The number of retail workers remained over 9 million but their share of the total workforce declined from 2010 to 2022.
Population
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.
Business and Economy
How Many U.S. Businesses Use Artificial Intelligence?
The Business Trends and Outlook Survey shows that only 3.8% of businesses use AI to produce goods and services but use varies by sector.
Business and Economy
Tracking Supply Disruptions, Impact of Inflation on Small Business
Bi-weekly Business Trends and Outlook Survey shows a drop in supply chain delays after the peak of the pandemic emergency but higher prices due to inflation.
America Counts Story
Manufacturing Faces Potential Labor Shortage Due to Skills Gap
The Census Bureau celebrates Manufacturing Week with new data visualizations, stories and data products from the manufacturing sector.
Business and Economy
Powering the Economy One Chip at a Time
The CHIPS Act was passed to provide funding for manufacturing, research and development, but industry faces an aging workforce and labor shortages.
Business and Economy
Impact of COVID-19 on Passenger and Freight Transportation
Unlike freight transportation industries, estimated revenues for industries supporting passenger transportation saw no increases from 2019 to 2020.
Business and Economy
2022 Economic Census: Keeping Up With the Times
To remain the most comprehensive measure of the U.S. economy, the 2022 Economic Census is capturing new technology, from robot delivery to telemedicine.
Business and Economy
Capturing Seasonal Changes in Industry Expense Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau recently began publishing seasonally adjusted expense estimates for 40 service industries, a significant benefit to business analysts.
Government
Now That the Pandemic Emergency Has Ended, What’s Next?
U.S. Census Bureau tools created or modified in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have shifted focus now that the national emergency has ended.
Health
Public Health Emergencies and Mental Health
The opioid crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and legislative changes may have contributed to a rise in revenue for mental health care service providers.
Housing
Census Bureau Unveils Unique, Interactive Building Permit Tool
New data tool follows release of 2022 annual estimates of housing units authorized by building permits.
Business and Economy
New and Improved Census Business Builder Version 5.1
Newly released Census Business Builder (CBB) 5.1 combines two legacy applications into a single interface.
Population
Mapping Impacts of Federal Broadband Investments on Local Communities
New ACCESS BROADBAND Dashboard helps users assess broadband availability and adoption and evaluate how it impacts their local economies.
Population
Remote Work During the Pandemic Shifted Daytime Population of Cities
U.S. Census Bureau tools show how the daytime population of urban job centers declined during the pandemic as more employees worked from home.
Employment
Where in the United States Are the High-Tech Jobs?
Census Bureau’s new Business Dynamics Statistics of U.S. High Tech Industries shows where high-tech jobs are and where new high-tech companies are locating.
Business and Economy
How Did Self-Care Industries Perform at Start of Pandemic?
The 2021 Service Annual Survey shows trends in select self-care industries since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business and Economy
Economic Census: What’s in It for Me?
The 2022 Economic Census began collecting data last week that will help shape business strategies and economic development planning.
Business and Economy
In Time for the Grammy Awards, Statistics on the Recording Industry
Showcasing the 65th annual Grammy Awards on February 5 through Census Bureau data on the recording industry.
Business and Economy
Census Count of U.S. Businesses: Why Responses Matter
The Economic Census, taken every five years, is the most comprehensive survey of businesses in 19 economic sectors and at the national, state and local levels.
Business and Economy
Who Owns America’s Businesses?
The 2021 Annual Business Survey shows Hispanic business ownership is on the rise.
Population
The Stories U.S. Census Bureau Data Told in 2022
A look at some of the America Counts stories that revealed shifts in our population, from growing diversity and declining poverty to where and how we live.
Business and Economy
A Toast to the Growing Number of U.S. Beer/Wine Manufacturers
Beer and wine will be part of many holiday celebrations, a chance to look at import and export data on breweries and wineries.
America Counts Story
Using Census Data to Inform Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery
The U.S. Census Bureau provides vital tools and data to assist in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
Business and Economy
More Women in Manufacturing Jobs in Every Age Group
In the runup to Manufacturing Day on Oct. 7, we look at the growing role of women in manufacturing.
Education
Census Bureau’s 2022 Back-to-School Guide for Teachers
Teachers can turn lessons into real-world connections in the classroom with help from Statistics in Schools.
Business and Economy
Revenues for Home Care, Elderly Services Increase as Nation Ages
Service Annual Survey shows revenue increased in select service industries from 2013 to 2020.
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