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"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.
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.
Press Release
Nuevas estadísticas ofrecen datos a nivel local
El país experimentó un aumento en la mediana de alquiler bruto y un aumento a nivel nacional en el dominio del inglés entre los que hablaban otro idioma.
Press Release
"Declining Mover Rate Driven by Renters, Census Bureau Reports"
The rate at which renters moved in 2017 was at a historic low of 21.7 percent, compared to 35.2 percent in 1988.
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
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2017
To commemorate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the Census Bureau has compiled a list of statistics about this race group.
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.
Press Release
2015 Rental Housing Finance Survey
This survey provides measures of financial, mortgage, and property characteristics of rental housing properties in the United States.
Press Release
Sub-Saharan African & Caribbean Ancestry Groups Making Their Mark
About 61 percent of people with Nigerian ancestry age 25 and older had a bachelor’s degree or higher — more than twice the U.S. rate of 28.5 percent.
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.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
2017 Hurricane Season Begins
The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts.
Press Release
2016 Characteristics of New Housing
The 2016 Characteristics of New Housing Report provides annual statistics on the characteristics of new privately owned residential structures.
Press Release
10 de las ciudades grandes de crecimiento m�s r�pido est�n en el Sur
Diez de las 15 ciudades grandes de crecimiento más rápido en 2016 están en el Sur, con cuatro de las cinco en Texas, según nuevos estimados de población.
Press Release
The South Is Home to 10 of the 15 Fastest-Growing Large Cities
Ten of the 15 fastest-growing large cities were located across the South in 2016, with four of the top five in Texas, according to new population estimates.
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?
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Older Americans Month: May 2017
A host of statistical information on the Older Americans population group.
Press Release
Annual Survey of Market Absorption of New Multifamily Units
The U.S. Census Bureau released today estimates from the Survey of Market Absorption.
Press Release
2015 American Housing Survey Public Use File Microdata and Codebook
The U.S. Census Bureau released the microdata and codebook for the 2015 American Housing Survey, which includes the National Public Use File.
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.
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.
Press Release
Lodging, Office and Commercial Construction Grew in 2016
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released monthly construction spending for January 2017 as well as revised estimates for 2016.
Press Release
New Housing Vacancy Survey Annual Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau released annual statistics for the 2016 vacancy rates, homeownership rates and characteristics of units available for occupancy.
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
American Housing Survey Statistics for Selected Metropolitan Areas
Summary tables from the 2015 American Housing Survey for the 15 largest metropolitan areas and 10 additional metropolitan areas.
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