June 25, 2009
Comparing ACS Data to Other Sources
Although the American Community Survey (ACS) produces population, demographic and housing estimates, it is the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program that produces and disseminates the official estimates of the population for the nation, states, counties, cities and towns and estimates...Read rest of entry
June 12, 2009
New Notify Me Feature for Industry and Economic Census Geographic Area Series Reports
Release of the 2007 Economic Census "Industry Series" reports began in April and will continue through the end of the year. These reports, available through American FactFinder, provide national statistics on each of about 1,000 industries. For the first time,...Read rest of entry
May 29, 2009
Genealogy
Millions of Americans are interested in genealogy and many come to the Census Bureau looking for related information. See what the Census Bureau can and can't tell you with regard to this subject by clicking "Genealogy" on our home page!...Read rest of entry
May 15, 2009
Wealth of 2010 Census Information Available!
Looking for a copy of the 2010 Census Questionnaire? How about a nice overview of the 2010 Census, or even a coloring and activity book! You can find these and more on the Census 2010 website. Just click on the...Read rest of entry
May 01, 2009
Emergency Planning and Preparation
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by acts of nature, and uses data from the American Community Survey and other sources to show demographic and economic information, such as...Read rest of entry
April 16, 2009
Fact Sheets in American FactFinder
Need quick, up-to-date data for your state, county, or town? FactFinder's Fact Sheet lookup has what you want!! From American FactFinder's main page, just click on Fact Sheet. A profile of the most recent data available will appear for the...Read rest of entry
April 03, 2009
Facts For Features
Our “Facts for Features & Special Editions” webpage consists of collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas intended to commemorate anniversaries or observances, or to provide background information for topics in the news. You can...Read rest of entry
March 19, 2009
New "Did You Know?" Feature in LED
The Local Employment Dynamics (LED) website has a new dynamic "Did You Know?" feature that shows the change in total employment by state and select industries for workers in private sector jobs (ie, excluding public service, federal goverment, military, etc)...Read rest of entry
March 06, 2009
Speak With a Census Specialist
Don't miss the opportunity to speak with a Census Bureau employee who specializes in your area of interest. For a list of Census specialists, click "About the Bureau" on the left side of the Census Bureau's home page, then click...Read rest of entry
February 20, 2009
CPS-ASEC Interviews Currently Underway
On February 15, nearly 2,000 Census Bureau field representatives began interviewing about 100,000 households across the nation for the Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) to the monthly Current Population Survey (CPS). Results from the CPS-ASEC collected in February through...Read rest of entry
February 10, 2009
Great Web Site for Students
Take a look at the "State Facts for Students" web page! For each state, there's information on population, geography, business, history, and more! At the Census Bureau home page, click "For Teachers and Students," then "State Facts for Students." The...Read rest of entry
January 23, 2009
Health Insurance
Health insurance statistics are always a hot topic! See our health insurance web page which has definitions, reports, links to related sites, frequently asked questions, working papers, and more! Take some time to browse this important site today, or bookmark...Read rest of entry
January 09, 2009
Take Advantage of the Estimates Web Page!
Take advantage of the rich source of information found through our Estimates web page! From the Census Bureau home page, click “Estimates.” Note the drop-down options as you roll your mouse over each of the menu items on the orange...Read rest of entry
December 23, 2008
On The Map - New Version!
The U.S. Census Bureau has just released a new version of its Local Employment Dynamics mapping tool, OnTheMap, with five years of employment and industry data for local areas in 46 partner states accessible free online. OnTheMap Version 3 application...Read rest of entry
December 12, 2008
American Community Survey Gives Midsized Areas Their First Detailed Update Since 2000
New data released on December 9, 2008 by the U.S. Census Bureau gives more than 2,500 midsized counties, cities, and towns nationwide (those with populations between 20,000 and 64,999) their first statistical "portrait" since the 2000 Census on a wide...Read rest of entry
November 28, 2008
American Community Survey 2005-2007 Data Release
On Dec. 9, the Census Bureau will release the first set of three-year American Community Survey data for all geographies with populations greater than 20,000. The release will provide the first look at detailed socioeconomic and housing characteristics for geographies...Read rest of entry
November 14, 2008
New Series of American Community Survey Handbooks!
The Census Bureau has worked closely with a group of experts to develop a series of handbooks, each of which is designed to instruct and provide guidance regarding the American Community Survey to particular audiences. The series is called, A...Read rest of entry
October 31, 2008
New Data Tool Available
A new online search tool known as Build-a-Table is now available to help users find data. Users can search for employment and payroll data by state, level of government (i.e. state, local, or state and local combined) and function of...Read rest of entry
October 16, 2008
International Statistics!
The International Programs Center (IPC) is part of the US Census Bureau Population Division. It conducts demographic and socioeconomic studies and strengthens statistical development around the world through technical assistance, training, and software products. For over 50 years IPC has...Read rest of entry
October 03, 2008
Need Historic ACS Data?
Recently, all ACS data products for the years 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 were removed from the American FactFinder (AFF) and placed on a special FTP site. However, users reported problems with the files on this site, and the...Read rest of entry
September 19, 2008
2007 American Community Survey Characteristics Data
On September 23, 2008, the Census Bureau will release 2007 data on social, economic, housing and demographic characteristics. These data cover topics ranging from language to education, from family size to work commute, and are available for more than 7,000...Read rest of entry
September 04, 2008
American Community Survey - A Look Ahead
On Sept. 23, 2008 the Census Bureau will release 2007 ACS social, economic and, housing characteristics, demographic and housing single-year estimates for areas with populations of 65,000 or more, and 2007 Public Use Microdata Samples (PUMS) single-year data for Public...Read rest of entry
August 22, 2008
Download More Geographies Using Download Center
If you need access to a larger number of geographies than are available through the other parts of American FactFinder, Download Center may be your answer. Here, for a very large numbers of geographies, you can access just a...Read rest of entry
August 08, 2008
Download Entire Data Sets in QuickFacts!
For many years, State and County QuickFacts has provided a convenient sampler of the range of data available at the county level from the Census Bureau. In addition to the simple one-area-at-a-time display, QuickFacts enables users to download the entire...Read rest of entry
July 24, 2008
Release Schedule for 2007 American Community Survey Data
The US Census Bureau will release data from the 2007 American Community Survey (ACS) beginning August 26, 2008. Similar to last year's release, the 2007 ACS will include one-year estimates available for the nation, 50 states and the District of...Read rest of entry
July 10, 2008
Census Data and Emergency Preparedness
While the wildfires in California continue to burn, the Census Bureau has updated its emergency preparedness site with custom analysis of the wildfire-impacted areas. The analysis includes maps and data that show the potential impact on the local economy and...Read rest of entry
June 26, 2008
Three Ways To Search the Census Web Site
In the upper right-hand corner of the Census web page, click "FAQs," for the Question and Answer Center. Here you can search hundreds of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or submit your question online. Second, in the upper right hand corner...Read rest of entry
June 13, 2008
Business "Births," Deaths," "Expansions" Tracked
A Census Bureau web site tracks business births, deaths, and expansions from one year to the next. The Statistics of U.S. Business uses the Business Information Tracking Series (BITS) to link establishments from year to year. Using this file, we...Read rest of entry
May 29, 2008
The Clock Is Counting Down
See the exact amount of time left before Census Day, April 1, 2010 on the Census 2010 web page. In addition, on the web site be sure to watch the video (approximately 3 minutes) on the 2010 Census. This informational...Read rest of entry
May 16, 2008
FIPS County Lookup
"Help! I have a bunch of FIPS codes and I want to find the counties they designate." Try the Census Bureau's FIPS County Lookup. You can use it in three ways: Select a state name and see the FIPS codes...Read rest of entry
May 01, 2008
Take Advantage of the Statistical Abstract Web Site!
Take advantage of the versatile Statistical Abstract website! Once on the Census Bureau website, click "Statistical Abstract" on the bottom of the page. Headings are listed along the left margin -- roll your cursor over your section of interest and...Read rest of entry
April 17, 2008
Data For Your Place
Over the course of the last year, we have added more than 4,000 new answers to the US Census Bureau's Question & Answer Center. Most of these offer you the opportunity to simply type your state, county, or city (place)...Read rest of entry
April 04, 2008
Orange Bar is the Key to the Estimates Web Page
The Population Estimates Program publishes total resident population estimates and demographic components of change (births, deaths, and migration) each year. At the site, don't overlook the important orange navigation bar at the top of the screen. Roll your cursor over...Read rest of entry
March 21, 2008
County and City Data Book: 2007 Now Available
The brand new, most comprehensive source of information about the individual counties and cities in the United States is now available. This book includes data for all U.S. states, counties, and cities with a population of 25,000 or more with...Read rest of entry
March 06, 2008
Use Census Bureau Data Effectively!
Data are always interesting for its own sake, but application of the data is the key to success. Find out how local governments, community groups, businesses, and others have utilized data from the Census Bureau to locate facilities, apply for...Read rest of entry
February 22, 2008
Most Comprehensive Source of County Data!
USA Counties features over 5,900 data items for the United States, States and counties from a variety of sources. The information in USA Counties is derived from the following general topics: age, agriculture, ancestry, banking, building permits, business patterns, crime,...Read rest of entry
February 08, 2008
Census Atlas of the United States
The Census Atlas of the United States is the first comprehensive atlas of population and housing produced by the Census Bureau since the 1920s! Its a large-format publication about 300 pages long and contains almost 800 maps. Data from decennial...Read rest of entry
January 25, 2008
States in Focus
The Census Bureau is releasing a series of profiles for every state as they approach their 2008 primary or caucus. The profiles include a look at the population, selected characteristics, and 2004 voting percentage of each state. Several states are...Read rest of entry
January 10, 2008
Genealogy
Millions of Americans are interested in genealogy and many come to the Census Bureau looking for related information. See what the Census Bureau can and can't tell you with regard to this subject by clicking "Genealogy" on our home page....Read rest of entry
