Demographics

Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey Phase 3.7 Monthly Data Released

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 3.7 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). The HPS is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to provide near real-time data on how the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in social and economic conditions are affecting people’s lives to inform federal and…

Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey Phase 3.7 Monthly Data Released

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 3.7 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). The HPS is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to provide near real-time data on how the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in social and economic conditions are affecting people’s lives to inform federal and…

Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey Phase 3.7 Monthly Data Released

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 3.7 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). The HPS is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to provide near real-time data on how the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in social and economic conditions are affecting people’s lives to inform federal and…

Census Bureau: Nation’s Urban and Rural Population Shift Following 2020 Census

The nation’s urban population increased by 6.4% between 2010 and 2020 based on 2020 Census data and a change in the way urban areas are defined, according to the new list of urban areas released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.      Despite the increase in the urban population, urban areas, defined as densely developed residential, commercial, and…

Census Bureau: Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for States, Counties and School Districts Released

The median estimated poverty rate for school-age children in all U.S. school districts in 2021 was 14.5%, according to data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The new data come from the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program, which provides the only up-to-date, single-year income and poverty statistics for all of the nation’s 3,142…

Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey Phase 3.7 Begins

The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the beginning of data collection for phase 3.7 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). The HPS is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to provide near real-time data on how the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in social and economic conditions are affecting people’s lives to…

Census Bureau: More Than 19 Million Renters Burdened by Housing Costs

Over 40% (19 million) of renter households in the country spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs during the 2017-2021 period, according to new American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.  Households spending more than 30% on housing costs, including rent or mortgage payments, utilities, and…

Census Bureau: Household Pulse Survey Phase 3.6 Monthly Data Released

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from phase 3.6 of the experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS). The HPS is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to provide near real-time data on how the COVID-19 pandemic, and changes in social and economic conditions are affecting people’s lives to inform federal and state…

Census Bureau: Webinar on 2017-2021 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates Scheduled for December 1st

The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a webinar Dec. 1, 2022, explaining how to access data and online resources from the 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS). The webinar will also provide tips for comparing ACS geographies and statistics over time. Embargo subscribers will have access to these statistics from Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. EST to Thursday, Dec….

Census Bureau: Details Shared on 2030 Census Preparations and Additional Public Input Encouraged

The U.S. Census Bureau released a prerecorded presentationtoday explaining how it is preparing for the 2030 Census, including research that is underway, the planning timeline and details on how the public can provide input on the design and planning of the next census. The Census Bureau has begun dozens of research projects to address five areas…