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Demographic

Census-Related

We the People of Arab Ancestry in the United States — Part of a series of Census 2000 special reports, presenting data on demographic, social and economic characteristics of the Arab population as a whole, as well as of the largest groups within this population at the national level. (Scheduled for release March 8.)

American Community Survey Data Collection — Demographic, social, economic and housing information, usually collected every 10 years, now is being collected monthly from a rolling sample of about 250,000 households across the United States and Puerto Rico. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 6.)

Survey-Related

Facts for Features: Older Americans Month — Data from the Census Bureau’s demographic subject areas about people 65 and over, who are honored in May. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 6.)

Facts for Features: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — Statistical information from the Census Bureau’s demographic subject areas about the Asian and native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander populations, whose heritage is celebrated in May. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 6.)

Local Employment Dynamics: A Profile of Older Workers — These reports focus on older workers by industry, their age, job gains and losses, the industries in which they are concentrated, job stability and earnings. (The report for Pennsylvania is tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 6.)

Estimates of State Population by Age and Sex: July 1, 2004 — Estimated population by specific age groups, such as voting-age (18 and over), elementary school-age (5 to 13) and older (65 and over). Numerical and percentage increases since Census 2000, as well as estimates for Puerto Rico, included. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 6.)

Facts for Features (Special Edition): National Nurses Week and National Hospital Week — Data from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to nurses, hospitals and health insurance coverage. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 6.)

Facts for Features: Mother’s Day — Statistical information from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to Mother’s Day 2005. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 6.)

Educational Attainment in the United States: 2004 — Internet tables detailing education levels by race, Hispanic origin, gender, age and other demographic characteristics at the national level. Includes some state-level tabulations. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 13.)

Facts for Features: (Special Edition): Cinco de Mayo — Data from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas about one of America’s most popular Latino celebrations, Cinco de Mayo, which pays tribute to Mexico’s cultural heritage. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 20.)

Data Collection for Quarterly Consumer Expenditure Survey — In April, Census Bureau interviewers will contact a national sample of randomly selected households in a survey that measures how much Americans spend on groceries, clothing, health care and housing. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 20.)

Economic

Census-Related

2002 Economic Census: Geographic Area Series — Data for states, metropolitan areas, counties and cities — published by state and industry sector. Information on the number of establishments and employees; payroll; sales and receipts; or value of shipments. Released on a flow basis at <http://www.census.gov/econ/census02/guide/geosumm.htm>.

Survey-Related

2003 Public Education Finances — Internet tables on revenues, expenditures, debt and financial assets for public elementary and secondary school systems. Includes state rankings of revenues and expenditures per pupil. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of March 13.)

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Radio

Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for April — Upcoming segments include “Anniversary of the Cigarette TV Ad Banning” (April 1). The entire set of April daily features will go live on March 31 at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/bhfeb.htm>.

Demographic

Census-Related

Census Bureau Names Gerald W. Gates as First Chief Privacy Officer — 03/02/05 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/miscellaneous/004060.html>.

Survey-Related

Support Providers: 2002 — 02/24/05 Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/004012.html>.

The Foreign-Born Population in the United States: 2004 — 02/22/05
Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/foreignborn_population/003969.html>.

Economic

Census-Related

2002 Economic Census of Island Areas: Virgin Islands — 03/03/05 Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/economic_census/004073.html>.

Survey-Related

2002-2003 State Government Finances — 03/02/05 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/govs/www/state.html>.

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Radio

Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for March — 02/28/05 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/bhfeb.htm>.