Census Bureau Virtual Tribal Consultation on Race/Ethnicity Coding Improvement Project

The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to host a virtual webinar with federally and state recognized tribes on the Race/Ethnicity Coding Improvement Project. Tribes will be given an opportunity to provide feedback on how detailed race/ethnicity populations and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and villages will be coded in the American Community Survey (ACS) and 2030 Census. More information on the upcoming consultation is available on the Tribal Consultation webpage. (The consultation is scheduled for January 15.)

New American Community Survey Data Products Available for the 119th Congress

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new social, economic, housing and demographic statistics for the 119th Congress. The four data profiles will be available for all 435 congressional districts in the Census Bureau’s main data dissemination tool (data.census.gov) and the Application Programming Interface. The My Congressional District data tool will also be updated for the 119th Congress. These data products will be produced from the 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates. The full suite of tables using the 119th congressional districts will be available in the 2024 ACS 1-year release, scheduled for fall 2025. More information about the ACS is available on the ACS website. (Scheduled for release January 7.)

Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day

The U.S. Census Bureau will release population projections for the United States and the world as of Jan. 1, 2025. (Scheduled for release Dec. 30.)

The Centenarian 2020 Special Report

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release the new Centenarians: 2020 special report. The report provides an updated portrait of the centenarian population in the United States based on age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, living arrangements and geographic distribution information from the 2020 Census. The characteristic profile and geographic distribution of centenarians are compared with those of other age groups in the older population to illustrate how centenarians are distinct. (Tentatively scheduled for release in January.)

Household Pulse Survey

The experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS) is an effort by the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to measure how emergent issues are impacting U.S. households from a social and economic perspective. Phase 4.2 topics include access to transportation and the internet, shortage of critical items, and updated response options for the ages of children and school enrollment. Previously asked questions on babies or infants in the household and unemployment insurance items have been removed. Data collection for phase 4.2 began July 23 with data dissemination, including detailed data tables, an interactive data tool, and public-use files on a monthly basis. Phase 4.2 marks the final phase of the Household Pulse Survey. Beginning in October, HPS will transition to a longitudinal design that will continue to address the need for timely data and ensure long-term sustainability. In Jan. 2025, HPS will be relaunched as the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS), utilizing a panel design comparable to surveys like the Survey of Income and Program Participation. For more information about the new panel survey, visit Evolving the Household Pulse Survey.

Census Business Builder Version 5.8

The U.S. Census Bureau will release version 5.8 of the Census Business Builder (CBB) tool. This update will include new data from the 2022 Economic Census Geographic Area Statistics and Economic Census of Island Areas. Enhancements include data traceability in the app and Business Profile, sorting capability for the Business Comparison tables, time series for American Community Survey variables, NAICS codes added to the Top Impacted Industries, enhancements to UI elements, as well as fixes for previously known issues. More information on CBB is available online. (Scheduled for release Jan. 7.)

Veteran Employment Outcomes Update

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release an expanded version of Veteran Employment Outcomes (VEO). The updated experimental data product will now include earnings and employment outcomes for veterans honorably discharged between 2002 and 2021 as well as from additional branches of the Armed Services. These data show important differences across military rank and occupation, regardless of the branch of service. The Census Bureau partnered with the Department of Defense to update and expand VEO. Earnings and employment outcomes of more than 2.8 million enlisted service members will be available. (Scheduled for release Jan. 14.)

2025 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Workshop (Save the Date: April 8-10)

Join us for our 2025 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Workshop, featuring keynote speaker Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist and global head of Thematic and Macro Investing at Morgan Stanley. We are expanding our topics to include discussions on our newer products. Mark your calendar for an exciting event! Further details and an agenda, when available, will be posted on the LEHD website. Information on previous workshops can also be found at Workshops and Webinars - Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics. If you have any questions about the workshop, please email [email protected].

Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS)

The BTOS measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. The BTOS experimental data products are representative of all employer businesses in the U.S. economy, excluding farms. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely information for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and are available by sector, state, employment size and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. Work from home (WFH) became essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains a key feature in many workplaces, yet existing measures reveal significant data gaps in understanding its scope, particularly from a business perspective. To address this, we developed 11 WFH questions for the Business Trends and Outlook Survey covering the share and frequency of WFH, challenges, management policies, and business impact. The WFH questions were added to the BTOS November. 4.

Monthly Business Formation Statistics

Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide timely, high-frequency data on business applications and employer business formations monthly. The data are available at the state, regional and national levels and by industry sector at the national level. The next monthly BFS will be released Nov. 14 and will include October 2024 data. Business Formation Statistics - Release Schedule (census.gov).

Census Bureau Announces Five New Members to Census Scientific Advisory Committee — Dec. 19 

The U.S. Census Bureau has appointed five new members to its Census Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC). The committee provides advice and recommendations on the design and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys.

Reporting of Middle Eastern and North African Responses in the 2020 Census Race Question — Dec. 20 

The U.S. Census Bureau released the working paper “Reporting of Middle Eastern and North African Responses in the 2020 Census Race Question.” This paper explores response patterns for detailed Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) responses to the 2020 Census question on race. The paper also explores response patterns for groups frequently recommended for inclusion in the MENA category by stakeholders.

Race Reporting Among the Hispanic Population: 2020 — Dec. 20 

The U.S. Census Bureau released the working paper “Race Reporting Among the Hispanic Population: 2020.” This paper presents data on how the self-reported Hispanic or Latino population reported their race in the 2020 Census within the context of the updated separate question design. The research provides analyses of both self-reported race data and race response patterns.

Vintage 2024 Population Estimates, Components of Change and Voting-Age Population for the Nation, States and Puerto Rico — Dec. 19 

The U.S. Census Bureau will release July 1, 2024, estimates of the total population and voting-age population for the nation, states and Puerto Rico. Spanish

2023 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates — Dec. 17 

The U.S. Census Bureau released new data on small area income and poverty estimates for states, counties and school districts. The new data come from the 2023 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE), which provides the only up-to-date, single-year income and poverty statistics for the nation’s 3,143 counties and 13,138 school districts.

Webinar on Methodology Updates for the Vintage 2024 Estimates — Dec. 16

The U.S. Census Bureau held a webinar on methodology updates for the Vintage 2024 estimates. The Population Estimates Program (PEP) develops the official estimates of population and housing units for the Census Bureau. Every year, PEP builds a time series of estimates that starts at the date of the most recent decennial census and extends through the vintage year, which represents the latest year of estimates available. Learn more about the population estimates, particularly how the estimates methodology has been updated for the forthcoming Vintage 2024 estimates series, at this webinar. 

2018-2023 Annual Business Survey Data — Dec. 19

The U.S. Census Bureau recently released multi-year 2018-2023 Annual Business Survey (ABS) tables, covering reference years 2017-2022. In these tables, data users can quickly toggle between multiple survey years using the ‘Year’ button on the screen, accessible from data.census.gov. Data are restricted to total NAICS and U.S. geography only and are available by sex, ethnicity, race and veteran status. These tables are supplemental to the complete, single-year data tables. The ABS is conducted jointly by the Census Bureau and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). 

2022 Economic Census for Puerto Rico — Dec. 19

The U.S. Census Bureau will release data for Puerto Rico from the 2022 Economic Census in December. The economic census is the U.S. government’s official five-year measure of businesses in the United States and Island Areas. It is the only source of comprehensive, comparable data for the Island Areas at a geographic level similar to U.S. counties. The economic census is the major source of statistics about the structure and functioning of the economies of each Island Area, serving as part of the framework for the national accounts of the Island Areas. We previously released data for American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in June, and for the U.S. Virgin Islands in July. 

National Black (or African American) History Month: February 2025 — Dec. 11

To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, the U.S. Census Bureau presents a collection of demographic and economic statistics about the Black community.

The 2024 Winter Holiday Season — Oct. 29

The holiday season is a time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks. The U.S. Census Bureau presents facts and figures along with wishes for a healthy, happy holiday season.

America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new and inviting way. We feature stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness and the population. New stories include:

• A Look Back on 2024 Through U.S. Census Bureau Data (Dec. 26) 
• U.S. Population Grows at Fastest Pace in More Than Two Decades (Dec. 19)
• Experimental Trade Data Provide Insight Into Supply-Chain Disruptions (Dec. 18)
• Rising Home Equity Boosted Household Wealth During Pandemic (Dec. 17)

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting the Census Bureau’s newsworthy statistics that relate to current events, observances, holidays and anniversaries. The story ideas are intended to assist the media in story mining and producing content for their respective audiences.

• Small Business Saturday: November 30, 2024

Improved Method Better Estimates Net International Migration Increase — Dec. 19 

Written by: Mark Gross, Jacqueline Lamas, Yeris H. Mayol-Garcia and Eric Jensen  — Today, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that a net of 2.8 million people migrated to the United States between 2023 and 2024. This is significantly higher than our previous estimates, in large part because we’ve improved our methodology to better capture the recent fluctuations in net international migration.

Guidance on How to Cite Census Bureau Products and Information — Dec. 19

Written by: Emily Molfino — In an age where data are abundant and readily accessible, citing sources enhances the credibility of research and writing, strengthens one's argument, and supports scientific integrity by promoting transparency and reproducibility.

Research Recommendations: Inputs for the 2030 Census Operational Plan — Dec. 17

Written by: Jordan Misra, Assistant Division Chief of Research, Quality, and Translation for the Decennial Census Management Division — As we approach the end of 2024, the 2030 Census program has already made great strides. Building on lessons learned from the 2020 and prior censuses and incorporating the valuable input of community partners, advisory committees and stakeholders across the nation, we have now finished the Design Selection Phase.

Emergency Management/Disaster Resources 

When major disasters strike, visit our Emergency Management webpage for demographic and economic data on impacted areas. Each disaster will include data from our key emergency management tools: OnTheMap for Emergency Management; Community Resilience Estimates; Census Business Builder: Regional Analyst Edition; and other useful resources.

Learn What Surveys Are Being Conducted in Your Community

Discover which of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 130-plus annual surveys are being conducted in your community. In a variety of surveys and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790, the Census Bureau provides official information about America’s people, businesses, industries and institutions. Learn more about surveys currently being conducted in each Census Bureau region:

• Atlanta
• Chicago
• Denver
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Philadelphia
• All Surveys

Below are a few of the U.S. Census Bureau’s interactive applications used to access statistics from our 130-plus annual surveys. A complete list can be accessed on the Census Bureau’s Data Tools and Apps webpage.


2015 Census Tract Identifier

This application was developed to allow individuals and businesses to determine their census tracts according to census tract boundaries as of 2015.

Census Research Exploration and Analysis Tool (CREAT)

An experimental data tool to analyze, categorize and sort the economic research contained in the Center for Economic Studies (CES) working paper series.

Household Pulse Data Tool

An interactive application for exploring data from the Household Pulse Survey.

Census Bureau Training Opportunities

Webinars are available on a regular basis to help the public access and use Census Bureau statistics. These free sessions, which are 60 to 90 minutes each, show users how to navigate Census Bureau databases and mapping tools and find demographic and economic statistics at the local or national level. Descriptions of upcoming sessions are available on our Census Academy webpage. Login details are provided at least one week before a webinar.

Archived Training Resources — Visit the Census Bureau’s Educational Resource Library for previously recorded, free training available at your convenience. The library includes presentations, recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.