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2023 Survey of Income and Program Participation
The U.S. Census Bureau today released data from the 2023 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP).
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CRE Ranking Tables for Hurricane, Wildfire and Strong Wind Areas
The 2022 CRE summer ranking tables were released for areas with at least moderate risk of hurricanes, wildfires and strong winds.
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Webinar on Release of 2020 Census Detailed DHC File B
The Census Bureau will hold a prerelease webinar Tuesday, July 23, at 2 p.m. EDT to discuss the Detailed DHC-B to help data users prepare for the release.
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Diferencias de crecimiento poblacional entre hispanos y no hispanos
Entre 2022 y 2023, la población hispana representó casi el 71 % del crecimiento general de la población de los EE. UU., según nuevas estimaciones de población.
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Differences in Growth Between the Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Population
Between 2022 and 2023, the Hispanic population accounted for just under 71% of the overall growth of the United States population.
Director's Blog
Expanding Our Knowledge on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
In June our nation celebrates the accomplishments and resilience of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community.
Stats for Stories
Juneteenth (1865): June 19, 2024
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. as issued by President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, it became our newest national holiday.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Embargo New Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a 2-day embargo period for members of the media to view Vintage 2023 Population Estimates.
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La Oficina del Censo publicará nuevas estimaciones de población por edad, sexo, raza y origen hispano
The U.S. Census Bureau will offer a 2-day embargo period for members of the media to view Vintage 2023 Population Estimates.
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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: June 2024
The 2022 American Community Survey estimated there were 1.3M same-sex couple households in the U.S., and of them, 58% (740,523) were married couples.
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New Estimates on Families and Living Arrangements
The U.S. Census Bureau released estimates showing that married-couple households made up 47% of all households in 2022, down from 71% in 1970.
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Census Bureau Releases Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico
The U.S. Census Bureau released the CRE for Puerto Rico, including 2021 and 2022 estimates and a new equity supplement.
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New Current Population Survey Table Package Now Available
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new tables from the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
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Census Bureau Seeks Public Comment on Test of SOGI Questions
The U.S. Census Bureau published a Federal Register notice asking for public comment on a proposed test of SOGI questions on the ACS.
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Census Bureau Releases 2022 Congressional Election Voting Report
The voter registration rate (69.1%) for the 2022 congressional election was the highest registration rate of a midterm election in 30 years.
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2023 Population Estimates by Age and Sex
The Census Bureau today released a downloadable file containing estimates of the nation’s resident population by sex and single year of age as of July 1, 2023.
Stats for Stories
National Doctors Day: March 30, 2024
The American Community Survey estimates there were 733,169 civilians 16 years and over employed as “Other physicians” in 2022. Median earnings were $234,274.
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Certified Nurses Day: March 19, 2024
The 2022 American Community Survey estimates there were 2,607,050 registered nurses employed full-time, year-round in the U.S. (2,247,784 female, 359,266 male).
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Equal Pay Day: March 12, 2024
In 1973, full-time working women earned a median of 56.6 cents to every dollar men earned. In 2022 (49 years later), women earned 84.0, a gain of 27.4 cents.
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96th Oscars/Academy Awards: March 10, 2024
The 2021 Annual Business Survey reported 25,755 employer firms in motion picture and sound recording industries, 229,763 employees, and a $19.1B annual payroll.
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International Women’s Day: March 8, 2024
From 2000 to 2022, the percentage of women who work as veterinarians, pharmacists, mathematicians, legislators, and chief executives have all increased.
Facts for Features & Special Editions
Women’s History Month: March 2024
The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.
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Employee Appreciation Day: March 1, 2024
The American Community Survey estimates that in 2022 there were about 117.0M full-time, year-round civilian workers ages 16 and over in the U.S. and median earn
Press Release
2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulation Data for Guam
The U.S. Census Bureau today released 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross Tabulations for Guam.
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2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulation Data for the CNMI
The U.S. Census Bureau today released 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross Tabulations for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
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2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulation Data for the USVI
The U.S. Census Bureau today released 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross Tabulations for the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI).
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Census Bureau Releases 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross-Tabulations Data for American Samoa
The U.S. Census Bureau today released 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross Tabulations for American Samoa.
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Tabulaciones cruzadas de los Censos del 2020, Guam
Las tabulaciones cruzadas detalladas de los Censos del 2020 para Guam incluyen características demográficas, sociales, económicas y de vivienda.
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Tabulaciones cruzadas de los Censos del 2020, Islas Marianas del Norte
Las tabulaciones cruzadas detalladas de los Censos del 2020 de las Áreas Insulares incluyen características demográficas, sociales, económicas y de vivienda.
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Tabulaciones cruzadas de los Censos del 2020, Islas Vírgenes
Las tabulaciones cruzadas detalladas de los Censos del 2020 de las Áreas Insulares incluyen características demográficas, sociales, económicas y de vivienda.
Press Release
Tabulaciones cruzadas de los censos del 2020, Samoa Americana
Las tabulaciones cruzadas detalladas de los Censos del 2020 para Samoa Americana incluyen características demográficas, sociales, económicas y de vivienda.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases Nonemployer Business Data
Women owned 41.1% (11.2 million) and minorities owned 36.7% (10 million) of the nation’s nonemployer businesses.
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66th GRAMMY Awards: February 4, 2024
According to the American Community Survey (ACS), there were 25,869 music directors and composers and 44,487 musicians and singers in the U.S. in 2022.
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Mail Carrier Day: February 4, 2024
The 2022 American Community Survey estimated 724,338 civilian employees in the U.S. Postal Service (416,258 male and 308,080 female), up from 716,936 in 2010.
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National Women Physician Day: February 3, 2024
According to the 2021 American Community Survey, there were 272,196 women physicians. Full-time earnings were $185,183.
Press Release
2022 CRE and New Winter Weather and Flooding Ranking Tables
The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2022 CRE and new ranking tables of U.S. areas most socially vulnerable to winter weather and flooding.
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