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Commuting News
Here you will find news related to Commuting (Journey to Work).
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Press Release
New Brief About Travel to Work Since Pandemic’s Onset
A brief highlighting the latest available statistics on commuting behavior in the United States and Puerto Rico from the 2022 ACS.
Acceso restringido a las estimaciones de 5 años de la ACS, 2018-2022
La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. dará acceso restringido a las estimaciones de 5 años, 2018-2022, de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Embargo for 2018-2022 American Community Survey
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to embargo new 2018-2022 ACS 5-year estimates beginning on Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. ET.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Webinar, Embargo New 2022 American Community Survey 1-year Estimates
This webinar will explain how to access data and online resources from the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS) set to be publicly released September 14.
Population
Census Bureau to Host Webinar on American Community Survey for Journalists
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on July 12 to show members of the media how to find and use ACS data to strengthen and localize their stories.
Stats for Stories
National Bike Month: May 2023
In 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 616,153 workers in the U.S. bicycled to work, down from 805,722 in 2019.
Energy and Environment
Earth Day: April 22, 2023
The 2020 County Business Patterns found 1,673 establishments in hydro-solar-wind-geothermal-biomass-other electric power generation with 18,777 paid employees.
Press Release
El número de personas que trabajan principalmente desde la casa se triplicó entre el 2019 y el 2021
Las estimaciones de 1 año de la ACS muestran que el número de personas que trabajan principalmente desde la casa se triplicó entre el 2019 y el 2021.
Press Release
The Number of People Primarily Working From Home Tripled Between 2019 and 2021
U.S. Census Bureau releases new 2021 American Community Survey 1-year estimates for all geographic areas with populations of 65,000 or more.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Embargo 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a two-day embargo period for subscribers to view 2021 American Community Survey (ACS) statistics before their public release.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New Data Tool, Data Tables and Research Paper on Young Adult Migration
The Census Bureau, in collaboration with Harvard University, released a new interactive data tool, data tables, and research paper on young adult migration.
Random Samplings Blog
Our Commitment to Quality: A Revised ACS Estimation Methodology
We revised our estimation methodology to improve the 2020 portion of the 2016-2020 ACS 5-year data.
Random Samplings Blog
Adapting the American Community Survey Amid COVID-19
We adapted the American Community Survey amid the pandemic to keep both the nation informed, and our staff and the people who respond safe.
Press Release
Public Transportation Commuters Concentrated in Large Metro Areas
A new report released today shows that 70% of the nation’s public transportation commuters live in one of the seven largest metropolitan areas.
Press Release
Census Bureau Estimates Show Average One-Way Travel Time to Work Rises
A new report released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows the average one-way commute in the United States increased to a new high of 27.6 minutes in 2019.
Press Release
New Data on Equal Employment Opportunity Available
Provides information about the labor force across several variables, including detailed occupations, industry, earnings, education, and age by residence.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases New Commuting Data for Older Workers
The report describes commuting patterns of older workers in the United States based on data from the five-year 2013-2017 American Community Survey (ACS).
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick�s Day: March 2019
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.
Seminario Web sobre estad�sticas ACS de 2013-2017
Se realizará un seminario web el 27 de noviembre para la publicación el 6 de diciembre de nuevas estadísticas de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense.
Press Release
Webinar on Release of 2013-2017 ACS Five-Year Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Nov. 27, 2018, in advance of the Dec. 6 release of the 2013-2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick�s Day: March 2018
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.
Press Release
"Commuting Times, Median Rents and Language other than English Use"
The nation experienced an increase in commuting time, median gross rent and a rise in English proficiency among those who spoke another language.
Press Release
Webinar on Release of 2012-2016 ACS Five-Year Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Nov. 28, 2017, in advance of the Dec. 7 release of the 2012-2016 American Community Survey five-year estimates.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Labor Day 2017: Sept. 4
The first observance of Labor Day was likely on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Earth Day: April 22, 2017"
April 22, 2017, marks the 47th anniversary of Earth Day ― a day intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Super Bowl 51: Feb. 5, 2017"
Super Bowl 51 will be played Feb. 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Press Release
New Census Data Show Differences Between Urban and Rural Populations
People who live in rural areas are more likely to own their own homes, live in their state of birth & have served in the military than their urban counterparts.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Labor Day 2016: Sept. 5
The first observance of Labor Day was likely on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade.
Press Release
Graphic: Bike to Work Day
Graphic to commemorate Bike to Work Week (May 16-20) and Bike to Work Day (May 20).
Director's Blog
Surveying U.S. Census Bureau Commuting Data in Atlanta
Today, I am in Atlanta for a roundtable discussion with local officials on commuting data, and discussing how they can use the Census Bureau’s wealth of statistics to serve their communities.
Press Release
U.S. Census Bureau Roundtable Discussion on Atlanta Commuting Data
Media Advisory: U.S. Census Bureau to participate in a roundtable discussion with members of the Atlanta Regional Commission and local transportation officials.
Census Bureau Releases Commuting Report and Table Package
The report highlights differences in rates of automobile commuting by population characteristics and the types of communities in which workers live.
Random Samplings Blog
Majority of Americans Drive to Work, But Less so for Urban Millennials
If your drive to work feels a little lonely, you may be among the three-quarters of U.S. workers who drive to work alone.
Press Release
Easier Commutes & Cheaper Housing are Increasing as Reasons for Moving
Among the 36 million people who moved between 2012 and 2013, 5% said the most important reason for moving was to be closer to work or for an easier commute.
Random Samplings Blog
Where Do People Bike & Walk to Work? College Towns
Experts from the Census Bureau describe the objectives of their work and explain census and survey results. The bureau conducts more than 100 surveys each year.
Press Release
Walking to Work Remains Unchanged from 2000
Walking to work has remained unchanged since 2000 after steadily decreasing since 1980.
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