Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Topics
Data & Maps
Surveys & Programs
Resource Library
Housing Blog Posts
Housing Blog Posts
Random Samplings Blog
Understanding Hard-to-Count and Historically Undercounted Populations
In a world driven by data, accurate population counts form the foundation for informed decision-making.
Director's Blog
Datos para la redistribución legislativa: qué esperar y cuándo
Hemos tenido varios equipos trabajando arduamente en el próximo conjunto de datos del Censo 2020 : los datos de redistritación.
Director's Blog
Redistricting Data: What to Expect and When
Since releasing the apportionment results in April, we’ve had several teams working hard on the next set of 2020 Census data — the redistricting data.
Random Samplings Blog
How We Complete the Census When Demographic and Housing Characteristics Are Missing
Although we strive to obtain all demographic and housing data from every individual in the census, missing data are part of every census process.
Random Samplings Blog
Gross Rents Continue to Rise
The nation experienced an overall average increase of $21 in median gross rent according to statistics released from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey five-year estimates.
Random Samplings Blog
Census Bureau Highlights Construction and Housing Statistics for American Housing Month
If you want to understand our nation’s construction and housing market, the U.S. Census Bureau is a great place to find key construction and housing data.
Random Samplings Blog
Life Off the Highway: A Snapshot of Rural America
We are a nation of communities. The 2011-2015 American Community Survey statistics released today helps tell the story of us all — each city, town and neighborhood.
Director's Blog
2020 Census Processing Updates
I’m writing to provide an update on data processing for the 2020 Census.
Director's Blog
Research Will Help Enumerate Undercounted People in the 2030 Census
The Census Bureau conducts research to develop better methods to reach and collect data from the historically hard to count.
Research Matters Blog
Improving Household Statistics Through Data Innovation
Ever wonder how the U.S. Census Bureau uses innovation to spark enhanced statistical measures and reporting of household statistics?
Global Reach Blog
Data-Driven Business Decisions Begin Here
In addition to the decennial census, we conduct the Economic Census, Census of Governments, American Community Survey (ACS) and many other surveys.
Random Samplings Blog
Housing Unit Growth and Decline in the Last 10 Years
In counties across the United States, the patterns of change in the overall number of housing units, whether an increase or decrease, have shifted over the last decade.
Random Samplings Blog
2020 Census Group Quarters
As we continue processing 2020 Census results, we’d like to provide more information on how we count people living in group quarters (GQs).
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.
Random Samplings Blog
The Census Geocoder - Group Quarters Assistance
People living in group quarters, such as nursing homes, military barracks, and college/university student housing, are among the unique populations counted in the 2020 Census.
Random Samplings Blog
Population Estimates at the Start of the Decade
These updated population numbers enable researchers, community planners and others to use the most current data in their work.
Random Samplings Blog
Collecting ACS Data From Group Quarters Amid the Pandemic
This blog explains how the pandemic disrupted our ability to collect American Community Survey data from group quarters.
Random Samplings Blog
Programa de Evaluaciones y Experimentos del Censo del 2020
Este blog describe la serie de evaluaciones formales que miden diferentes aspectos de las operaciones del censo y los desafíos.
Random Samplings Blog
2020 Census Program for Evaluations, Experiments, and Assessments
This blog describes the series of formal evaluations and assessments that measure different aspects of census operations and specific challenges.
Random Samplings Blog
Completing the Census When Households or Group Quarters Don't Respond
As we continue to process 2020 Census responses, people have asked what happens when we don’t get a response from an address.
Random Samplings Blog
Cómo completamos el censo cuando los hogares no responden
Mientras continuamos procesando las respuestas al Censo del 2020, las personas han preguntado qué sucede cuando no obtenemos una respuesta de una dirección.
Random Samplings Blog
Testing Our Innovations
Working toward our goal of counting everyone in the census requires a wide variety of interconnected activities.
Random Samplings Blog
Homes on the Range: Homeownership Rates Are Higher in Rural America
For decades, homeownership rates have been an important indicator of the health of housing markets all across the United States.
Random Samplings Blog
What to Expect: Disclosure Avoidance and the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File
On May 25, the U.S. Census Bureau is set to release the next wave of data from the 2020 Census providing new details about our nation and communities.
Random Samplings Blog
Redefining Urban Areas following the 2020 Census
“Urban” and “rural” are terms that bring to mind specific kinds of landscapes—densely developed areas in the case of urban, and small towns, farms and open spaces in the case of rural.
Random Samplings Blog
"Bigger Houses, Smaller Lots"
The housing crisis of the last decade has not slowed the steady trend towards bigger houses with more bathrooms and multicar garages but these more spacious new homes are now on smaller lots.
Random Samplings Blog
Random Samplings: Unlocking the American Community Survey for Data Scientists
The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) provides a timely snapshot of America’s people and economy.
Random Samplings Blog
Pandemic Impact on 2020 American Community Survey 1-Year Data
Analytical report detailing the decision to not release the standard 2020 1-year ACS data products.
Random Samplings Blog
Próximos productos de datos del Censo del 2020
Este blog describe los planes actuales para los productos de datos del Censo del 2020 y cómo proporcionar comentarios
Random Samplings Blog
Upcoming 2020 Census Data Products
We’ve now released the apportionment counts and redistricting data — the first two waves of 2020 Census results. But we’re just getting started.
Random Samplings Blog
What Did New Housing Look Like in 2011?
Every year, we collect data on the characteristics of new residential construction, such as square footage and the number of bedrooms, as well as average and median sales prices (for single-family houses only).
Random Samplings Blog
Providing Users With Accessible Data
Many people associate the U.S. Census Bureau with the decennial census, the once a decade count of every person living in the United States.
Page Last Revised - November 21, 2021
✕
Is this page helpful?
Yes
No
Yes
No✕
NO THANKS
255 characters maximum
255 characters maximum reached
255 characters maximum reached
✕
Thank you for your feedback.
Comments or suggestions?
Comments or suggestions?
