Connecting With Partners: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

In our latest partner Q&A, Maryland’s largest university tells us why it is supporting the 2020 Census.

Alaska’s Remote Areas Always the First Counted in Decennial Census

Every decade, the Census Bureau starts its count of every person in the United States in remote villages of Alaska months before official Census Day on April 1.

"Hey Siri, Why Is the 2020 Census Important?"

The Census Bureau is tapping in to innovations such as digital assistants Siri and Alexa to reach tech-savvy millennials and other hard-to-count populations.

94.7M Americans Live in Coastline Regions

Coastline counties most vulnerable to hurricanes continue to grow. In the midst of the Atlantic hurricane season. See how many people live along the coasts.

Estimated 7.58B People on Earth on World Population Day July 11

The U.S. Census Bureau projects that in 2020-2021, annual world population growth will fall under 1% for the first time since 1950.

Summertime and Seasonal Statistics Are Plenty

The U.S. Census Bureau has a wide range of statistics related to summer months, including how many amusement parks or RV campgrounds are in the United States.

July 4th: Celebrating 243 Years of Independence

As the nation prepares for parades, fireworks and other festivities, here’s a look at our nation through historical facts and census statistics.

Complete 2020 Census Count Vital for Tribal Areas

Small and large tribal areas form complete count committees to promote participation in the 2020 Census.

Median Age Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

Population characteristics released today show that counties can have the same median age but very different age structures.

About 13M U.S. Workers Have More Than One Job

More than 8% of workers have multiple jobs and the majority of them hold two jobs for the entire year. Women are more likely than men to have multiple jobs.

Happy Father’s Day!

Dads are front and center in an interactive data visualization that highlights the first-ever men’s fertility report from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Stepdad or Mom’s Boyfriend?

Four out of 10 men living with the children of their spouse or partner and no biological or adopted children are not identified as the stepfather.

Most Fathers Either Have Been or Are Now Married

More than nine out of 10 fathers either have been, or are currently, married. Only 8.2 percent have never married.

America Keeps on Truckin’

More than 3.5 million people are truck drivers, an all-time high. Driving trucks is one of the largest occupations in the nation.

Who Knew? Lots of Changes Coming in the 2017 Economic Census Releases

Wondering when the data from the Economic Census is coming out and what’s new? Listen to this podcast and get the answer.

College Degree Widens Gender Earnings Gap

More education leads to higher pay but the gender gap is greater among those with a bachelor’s degree than among those without.

Who Knew? Partnership Specialists Bridge Gaps in Local Communities

1500 Partnership specialists are being hired to locally engage with communities, especially in hard-to-count population areas.

Largest Annual Increase in Public School Spending Since 2008

How much is the United States spending on public elementary and secondary school systems? More than $694 billion in fiscal year 2017.

A First-Person Account of Why Statistics in Schools Matter

Census Bureau statistician Adam Grundy shows how students can benefit from the Statistics in Schools program.

Knowing Census Data Benefit Communities May Increase 2020 Response

A 2018 Census Bureau survey shows that the strongest motivator for people to respond to the census is knowing that it informs public funding decisions.

"Shape your future. START HERE."

The U.S. Census Bureau recently announced its planned communications tagline and strategy after years of research and surveys.

Younger Workers in Cities More Likely to Bike to Work

May 17 is National Bike to Work Day and the U.S. Census Bureau provides information about bicycle commuting for every community in the United States.

Where the Nation’s Foreign-Born Live Has Changed Over Time

The share of foreign-born has increased in all regions, but more than two-thirds now live in the South and West.

When Do We Lose Our Parents?

People lose their fathers earlier in life than their mothers. New Census Bureau data show socio-economic factors also associated with when we lose our parents.

The Impact of the Tech Boom on Housing

Zillow economists combine Census Bureau housing data and their statistics to measure the impact of the tech boom on rental prices and home values.

Moves to and From the South and West Dominate Recent Migration Flows

Domestic migration flows in the South and West are highlighted in three recent migration data releases.

Behind the 2018 U.S. Midterm Election Turnout

New Census Bureau data show that voting increased among all voting age and major racial and ethnic groups.

The Opioid Crisis and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

There is an overlap between states with high percentages of adults age 30 and over caring for grandchildren and states with the highest opioid prescribing rates

Two Texas Metropolitan Areas Gain More Than 1 Million People

New population estimates for metropolitan areas show that some are among the top 10 population gainers but not the top 10 most populous.

Census + Open Data = Innovation for the Future

The Census Bureau showcased 14 projects from The Opportunity Project that has transformed the way federal agencies work with the technology industry.

Health Insurance in Rural America

The number of uninsured has declined both in rural and urban counties from 2013 to 2017 but the rates are still higher in rural America.

College Basketball has Eight Cities Buzzing About Final Four Teams

The host cities, Minneapolis and Tampa, are far from the teams’ hometowns. See the latest population profile of each college town in the NCAA finals.

One Year Out, Census Bureau on Track for 2020 Census

The 2020 Census Day is one year away. For the first time, people will be able to respond anytime, anywhere — online from any device or by phone or by mail.

Explore My Congressional District Data Tool

Interest in the My Congressional District tool peaked after the midterm elections and is expected to continue now that the new Congress is sworn in.

In a First for Baseball, All 30 Teams Will Play on Opening Day

The 2017 Population Estimates of the 25 Metro Areas with MLB teams found the largest is New York with 20,320,876 and the smallest is Milwaukee with 1,576,236.

Do People With Disabilities Earn Equal Pay?

Sometimes the big picture can mask key details. Overall, people with a disability earn less, but in most occupations they earn about as much as workers without.

What is a Business?

More than 76 percent of businesses have no paid employees. They are in nearly every sector of the economy and dominate some industries.

2020 Census Hiring of Thousands of Workers Ramps Up

The decennial census is the nation’s largest civilian mobilization effort and the hiring of temporary workers has already begun.

Kentucky is Off to the Races for the 2020 Census

Kentucky is one of the first states to create a complete count task force to mobilize cities and counties to prepare for the decennial count.

What if a Celebrity Asked You to Respond to the Census?

In Census Solutions Workshops, national and local leaders brainstorm creative ways to counter challenges to a complete and accurate 2020 Census.

Hispanic Poverty Rate Hit an All-Time Low in 2017

The poverty rate for Hispanics dropped to 18.3 percent, down 1.1 percentage points from 2016. It was the lowest since estimates were first published in 1972.

Who Would Buy Your Products Overseas?

The Census Bureau’s Global Market Finder interactive tool quickly tells you the biggest export markets by product and destination.

Connecting With Partners: PROPEL

In a new series of Q&As, we profile Census Bureau partners who are supporting the 2020 Census. Today: New York-based start-up Propel.

Number of People With Master’s and Doctoral Degrees Doubles Since 2000

About 13.1 percent of U.S. adults had a master’s or doctoral degree in 2018, up from 8.6 percent in 2000.

Fast Growth in the Desert Southwest Continues

One of the most arid parts of the country has enjoyed population growth of more than 40 percent in three different decades since 1950.

End of Warm Summer Months Means Lower Revenue for Some Utilities

Do you miss warm summer days? So do electric and water companies, because summer is peak revenue time for their industries.

Quarterly Financial Report Shows Possible Impact of Tax Law Changes

Profits in some sectors have varied as a result of recent changes in the tax law.

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