Census Bureau: Release of Economic Census Data for Island Areas Begins
The U.S. Census Bureau released the first statistics from the 2017 Economic Census of Island Areas. Island and local area estimates are now available for American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI). The data for Puerto Rico will be released in December of 2020. Island and…
Census Bureau: American Community Survey 2014-2018 5-Year Estimates Now Available
Today the U.S. Census Bureau released new 5-year estimates from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey (ACS). As part of the nationwide release of over 40 demographic topics, estimates profiling the 65 and older population are now available. Of the 3,142 counties in the United States, Sumter County, Fla., had the highest percentage of residents aged…
Census Bureau: Webinar on 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates on December 10th
What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Dec. 10, 2019, in advance of the Dec. 19 release of the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The webinar will show participants how to access the data and compare geographies and statistics over time. Embargo subscribers will have access to these statistics beginning Dec. 17 at 10 a.m….
Census Bureau: Second Release of 2018 American Community Survey 1-Year Data Now Available
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released the remaining profiles and tables for the 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates. Data products for this release include Selected Population Profiles and Subject Tables. These profiles and tables can be found via the Census Bureau’s new data dissemination platform at data.census.gov. Included in this release are two more data visualization…
Census Bureau: American Community Survey Provides New State and Local Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau today released its most detailed look at America’s people, places and economy. New state and local statistics on income, poverty and health insurance are available in briefs, detailed tables, data profiles and more. The American Community Survey (ACS) also produces statistics for more than 40 other topics. “Each completed survey is important because it…
Census Bureau: Data Transitions to Data.census.gov as American FactFinder Retires after 20 years
The U.S. Census Bureau has retired American FactFinder (AFF), its statistics and information search engine after 20 years. Users can begin accessing Census Bureau data at data.census.gov, including the 2018 1-Year American Community Survey and 2017 Economic Census later this month. Data.census.gov represents a new chapter in the Census Bureau’s dissemination approach by centralizing data access and allowing for a more…
Census Bureau: Updated 2020 Census Website Launches
The U.S. Census Bureau recently launched a new version of 2020census.gov. The new website adds features, resources and materials to help inform the public about the 2020 Census. The site includes dozens of new Statistics in Schools materials, a new webpage to share facts about the 2020 Census, information on applying for jobs, and frequently asked questions…
Census Bureau: New Report Examines Audience Segments for the 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau released today the 2020 Census Predictive Models and Audience Segmentation Report. The report explains the Census Bureau’s predictions and understandings of how people might self-respond to the 2020 Census. Households will be able to respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail. The report describes research on three aspects…
Census Bureau: Schedule Released for 2018 American Community Survey Results
The U.S. Census Bureau’s schedule for the release of the 2018 American Community Survey data is as follows: Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 (embargo begins at 10 a.m. EDT, Sept. 24) 2018 American Community Survey — Statistics on numerous demographic, social, economic and housing characteristics, including language spoken at home, educational attainment, commute to work, employment, mortgage status and…
Census Bureau: Webinar on Accessing Data in 2019 Scheduled for June 20th
What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar to show participants how to access data using data.census.gov. The Census Bureau has developed a new way of accessing data and is close to the official launch of data.census.gov and the retirement of American FactFinder in June. Starting in July, data.census.gov will be the primary way to access Census Bureau data,…