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Press Release
"Ingreso mediano del hogar, tasas de pobreza y uso de Internet"
Las estimaciones de cinco años de la Encuesta de la Comunidad Americana 2013-2017 incluyen más de 40 temas sociales, económicos, de vivienda y demográficos.


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"Median Household Income, Poverty Rates and Computer and Internet Use"
The 2013-2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates feature more than 40 social, economic, housing and demographic topics.


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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates
In 2017, 11.3 percent of counties had a statistically significant increase in median household income compared to 2007


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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.


Director's Blog
Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place
U.S. Census Bureau staff presented to the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and gave an update on how we plan to efficiently and effectively reach hard-to-count communities.


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New Data Linking College Degrees and Earnings
The U.S. Census Bureau released new data on labor market outcomes for college graduates as part of the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO).


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New U.S. Census Bureau Research Maps the Roots of Social Mobility
New research and a mapping interface that looks at children’s outcomes in adulthood.


Research Matters Blog
The Opportunity Atlas
How do children’s chances of climbing the income ladder vary across neighborhoods in America? Where is opportunity lacking and what can we do to improve opportunity in such areas?


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Health and Well-Being of Older Populations
The U.S. Census Bureau released the Trends in Health and Well-Being of the Older Populations in SAGE Countries: 2014-2015 report.


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"Nuevas estad�sticas sobre ingresos, pobreza y cobertura de salud "
Estadísticas de más de 40 temas demográficos y económicos ofrecen perfiles detallados de las comunidades en todo el país.


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New American Community Survey Statistics for States and Local Areas
The U.S. Census Bureau today released its most detailed look at America’s people, places and economy with new statistics from the American Community Survey.


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"Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2017"
Real median household income increased by 1.8 percent between 2016 and 2017, while the official poverty rate decreased 0.4 percentage points.


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"Ingresos, Pobreza y Cobertura de Seguro M�dico: 2017"
La mediana real de ingreso de los hogares aumentó 1.8 por ciento entre 2016 y 2017, mientras que la tasa oficial de pobreza disminuyó 0.4 puntos porcentuales.


Random Samplings Blog
How the Census Bureau Measures Income and Poverty
Income, poverty and health insurance statistics from the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, known as CPS ASEC are released every year in September.


Random Samplings Blog
Varying Degrees of Poverty, Thinking Beyond 'Poor' and 'Not Poor'
The concept of poverty is often interpreted as a state of being “poor” or “not poor.”


Random Samplings Blog
What Is the Supplemental Poverty Measure and How Does It Differ From the Official Measure?
Since the publication of the first official U.S. poverty statistics, there has been a continuing debate about the best way to measure income and poverty in the United States.


Press Release
"2017 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage"
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold an online news conference to announce the findings on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. EDT.


Stats for Stories
*Special Edition* Fires in California: August 2018
Cal Fire says the Mendocino Complex Fire is now the largest in state history. Mendocino County has a population estimate of 88,018 and 41,107 housing units.


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2018 Joint Statistical Meetings Conference
Researchers will present findings at the Joint Statistical Meetings Annual Conference July 28 – Aug. 2, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia.


Press Release
"Schedule for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics and ACS"
Schedule for the release of the 2017 income, poverty and health insurance coverage statistics and the 2017 American Community Survey.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
"Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26, 2018"
July 26, 1990: President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.


Random Samplings Blog
Women's Earnings by Occupation
In 2016, median earnings for women was $40,675 compared with $50,741 for men.


Press Release
New U.S. Census Bureau Data Links College Degrees and Earnings
Pilot program established infrastructure for earnings and employment outcomes following graduation.


Press Release
Characteristics of Same-Sex Couple Households Table Package
This table package showing household characteristics of opposite-sex and same-sex couples has been updated with statistics from the 2016 ACS.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
Women's History Month: March 2018
This edition highlights and celebrates the varied accomplishments of women and provides statistical information on demographic and economic topics.


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.


Facts for Features & Special Editions
National African-American (Black) History Month: Feb. 2018
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.


Research Matters Blog
Census Bureau Economists to Present at 2018 Allied Social Science Association and American Economic Association Meeting in Philadelphia
U.S. Census Bureau economists will present results from their research at the annual meeting of the Allied Social Science Association (ASSA) and American Economic Association (AEA) in Philadelphia Jan. 5-7, 2018.

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