Census Bureau: New Research Data Product Released to Track Income Mobility and Volatility
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a new research data product, Mobility, Opportunity, and Volatility Statistics (MOVS), that shows detailed income and household statistics over time and includes demographic characteristics such as race and ethnicity. MOVS uses linked demographic and tax records on the population of U.S. working-age adults and tracks the progress of incomes, providing new…
Census Bureau: New Justice Outcomes Explorer Data Product Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a new experimental data product, the Justice Outcomes Explorer (JOE), that measures the economic and health outcomes of people who were charged with criminal offenses, released from prison, or began probation or parole sentences. The outcomes measured include employment, earnings, government program participation, and mortality. JOE is a collaboration between the…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report for March 2024 Released
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for March 2024: New Home SalesSales of new single‐family houses in March 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 693,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau…
Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey Phase 4.0 Monthly Data Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 4.0 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). The HPS is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to measure how emergent issues are impacting U.S. households from a social and economic perspective. Topics for phase 4.0 include employment status, spending, food security, housing,…
Census Bureau: 2023 Population Estimates by Age and Sex Released
The U.S. 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, which is available at www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.html. In the coming months, the Census Bureau will release additional population estimates for cities and towns, as well as population estimates by age, sex, race…
Census Bureau: Business Ecosystem Technology Modernization Effort Announced
At the U.S. Census Bureau, we understand the critical role that technology talent plays in addressing our greatest mission challenges and advancing our capabilities to serve the evolving needs of today’s data users. Our commitment to excellence in data collection, analysis and dissemination requires us to continuously grow and develop our current technology teams, while…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report Released for February 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for February 2024: New Home SalesSales of new single‐family houses in February 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau…
Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey Phase 4.0 Monthly Data Released
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 4.0 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). The HPS is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to measure how emergent issues are impacting U.S. households from a social and economic perspective. Topics for phase 4.0 include employment status, spending, food security, housing,…
Census Bureau: New Annual Integrated Economic Survey Officially Launches
The U.S. Census Bureau has officially launched its newest survey — the Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES). On Friday, March 15, approximately 370,000 businesses began receiving notices to respond to the 2023 AIES. This new survey will provide key measures of economic activity, including the only comprehensive national and subnational data on business revenues, expenses and…
Census Bureau: New StatVentures Competition Announced
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Open Innovation Labs today announced the launch of Phase 1 of the Address Geolocation Challenge, a new StatVentures competition. Phase 1 rules and requirements are available now on Challenge.gov. Interested applicants can submit applications from March 11 through April 19. The Address Geolocation Challenge invites the public to propose new ways to produce more complete, accurate,…