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Veterans Blog Posts


Director's Blog
Looking Ahead to 2024 on Our Collective Journey to Excellence
As we navigate the first quarter of the new year, I have been reflecting upon our collective journey to excellence.


Random Samplings Blog
Adapting the American Community Survey Amid COVID-19
We adapted the American Community Survey amid the pandemic to keep both the nation informed, and our staff and the people who respond safe.


Research Matters Blog
Health Insurance Coverage of Veterans
Financing the health care of veterans is of particular concern to the American public given the unique medical needs many require as a result of illnesses and injuries incurred while serving in the military.


Random Samplings Blog
Who Are Veterans?
The U.S. veteran population totals 19 million men and women living in the United States and Puerto Rico who have served on active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.


Random Samplings Blog
Women Responsible for the Increasing Number of "Vetrepreneurs"
After serving their country, millions of military veterans contribute to the nation in another, important way: as entrepreneurs.


Random Samplings Blog
Thousands of U.S. Veterans Call the Island Areas Home
According to the 2010 Census, there were 14,047 veterans living in the four Island Areas (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands) in 2010. They represented 5.6 percent of the civilian Island Area population age 18 and over.


Research Matters Blog
Is a Veteran With a Service-Connected Disability the Same as a Disabled Veteran?
The Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) provides a variety of information critical to understanding the needs of America’s veterans.


Random Samplings Blog
Taking a Look at Veterans Across America
As we celebrate those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces this Veterans Day, many Americans may want to learn more about the veterans who live in and around their area. Today the Census Bureau released a series of infographics detailing characteristics of veterans within each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.


Random Samplings Blog
Memorial Day: A Look at Veterans in America Today
Experts from the Census Bureau describe the objectives of their work and explain census and survey results. The bureau conducts more than 100 surveys each year.

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