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Surveys and Programs Contributing to Foreign-BornListed below are the surveys, censuses and programs that contribute data and other content to this topic.
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DataForeign-Born DataData related to the topic of foreign-born.
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Foreign-Born LibraryOnline collections of audio, infographics, photos, publications, videos, working papers, etc. The Census Bureau Library in Suitland, MD, is open to the public.
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Random Samplings BlogImproved Method Better Estimates Net International Migration IncreaseCombining administrative data with survey data made net international migration estimates more responsive to short-term fluctuations in immigration.
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Stats for StoriesSmall Business Saturday: November 30, 2024In 2022, there were 8,298,562 U.S. business establishments. Most (7,119,920) had 19 or fewer employees and averaged about 4.4, according to the CBP.
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Press ReleaseNew Current Population Survey Table Package Now AvailableThe U.S. Census Bureau today released new tables from the 2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
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PublicationCharacteristics of the U.S. Population by Generational Status: 2013This report examines demographic and economic characteristics of the second generation population, making comparisons with other generational groups.
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PublicationHomeownership Among the Foreign-Born Population: 2011This report examines home-ownership and renter status among foreign-born households.
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PublicationThe Foreign-Born Population from Africa: 2008-2012This brief discusses the size, place of birth, geographical distribution, and educational attainment of the foreign born from Africa.
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Working PaperThe Opportunities and Challenges of Linked IRS Administrative...This paper assesses bias in and demonstrates the utility of linked IRS, SSA, ACS, and decennial census data for longitudinal study of contemporary migration.
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Working PaperForeign-Born and Native-Born Migration in the U.S.: Evidence from...This paper details migration among native-born and foreign-born populations in the United States using linked IRS, SSA, ACS, and decennial census records.
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Working PaperWho Has a Second-Generation Educational Attainment Advantage?Working Paper presented at the Population Association of America Annual Meeting April 27-29, 2017.
Other Subtopics Within 'Population'
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Age and SexFocusing on a population’s age and sex composition is one of the most basic ways to understand population change over time.
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AncestryAncestry refers to a person’s ethnic origin or descent, "roots," or heritage, or the place of birth of the person or the person’s parents or ancestors.
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ChildrenAll Census Bureau demographic surveys collect information about children. The information collected varies.
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Computer and Internet UseThe U.S. Census Bureau has been collecting data on computers and Internet use sporadically since 1984.
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Hispanic OriginPeople who identify with the terms “Hispanic” or “Latino” are those who classify themselves in one of the specific Hispanic or Latino categories.
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InternationalThe U.S. Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries and strengthens statistical development around the world.
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Language UseLanguage use, English-speaking ability, and linguistic isolation data are collected in the ACS.
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Migration/Geographic MobilityMigration and geographic mobility both refer to the movement of people within and across boundaries, such as county or state lines.
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Older Population and AgingDetailed information and statistics on population older population and aging.
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Population EstimatesAnnual estimates for the U.S., states, counties, cities, etc. Components of population change (births, deaths and migration) for U.S., states and counties.
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Population ProjectionsThe Population Projections Program produces population estimates for future dates. Projections include assumptions about future births, deaths, and migration.
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RaceThe data on race and ethnicity were derived from answers to the question on race and ethnicity that was asked of individuals in the United States.
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Racial and Ethnic DiversityThe concept of racial and ethnic diversity refers to the representation and relative size of different racial and ethnic groups within a population.
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VeteransThe U.S. Census Bureau currently collects data on veterans of the Armed Forces using the ACS, CPS, and SIPP.
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