Poverty Rate for People in Female-Householder Families Lowest on Record

The U.S. poverty rate dropped from 12.3% in 2017 to 11.8% in 2018. The decrease in poverty for women-led families comprised much of this decline.

Gaps in the Wealth of Americans by Household Type

The U.S. Census Bureau offers a new look at household wealth. U.S. households with higher wealth have equity in their homes and retirement accounts.

Are Women Really Opting Out of Work After They Have Babies?

More than 80% of highly educated women who had a baby in the last 12 months were in the labor force, compared to about half of women with a high school degree.

Your Health Care Is in Women’s Hands

Since 2000, women’s participation and median earnings in high-education health care jobs are up while earnings in other health care jobs show little gains.

From Horseback to Satellite, How U.S. Census Bureau Checks Addresses

Thanks to advanced satellite technology, geospatial mapping tools and people pounding the pavement, the Census Bureau maps every address in the nation.

Where Do College Graduates Go For Jobs?

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes project shows job flows for college graduates by institution, degree, major and geography.

Want to Join the Gig Economy? Join Census

More than 500,000 temporary and part-time jobs are available with the U.S. Census Bureau as it gets ready to conduct the 2020 Census next year.

How We Develop and Improve the Census

Randomized experiments and carefully planned evaluations help improve the census.