Census Bureau Tip Sheet
A product of the U.S. Census Bureau's Public Information Office
August 4, 2006 TP06-16
Upcoming
Demographics
Demographic Surveys
Income, Poverty, Health Insurance Coverage and American Community Survey
(ACS): 2005 — On Aug. 29, the Census Bureau will hold a news
conference to release the consolidated report on 2005 income, poverty and health
insurance coverage for the nation — results based on the Current Population
Survey. Released — simultaneously on the Internet — also will be
ACS tabulations on various economic topics, pertaining to states and other areas
with 65,000 or more residents. (Scheduled for release on Aug. 29.)
Current Population Survey Data Collection Announcement — In August,
Census Bureau field representatives will visit approximately 90,000 randomly
selected households nationwide for the Current Population Survey’s update
of employment data. (Tentatively scheduled for release early-August.)
Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2003
— This report shows national-level 10-year trends of child-support income
received by parents for children whose other parent lives elsewhere. It also
examines other types of support received for the children, such as health insurance
and noncash assistance. (Tentatively scheduled for release
mid-August.)
2005 State and County Housing Unit Estimates — Last year, Georgia and Florida dominated the list of 10 counties with the fastest housing gains. Updated estimates of the nation’s housing stock at the national, state and county levels for 2005 will show whether this pattern continues. (Tentatively scheduled for release mid-August.)
Thirty-five Years of Tracking Hispanic Ethnicity: Analysis of Current
Population Survey Data Quality for the Question on Hispanic Origin, 1969 to
2004 (Working Paper No. 80) — Research examines
the quality of Hispanic data from the Current Population Survey and the consistency
of CPS results with external administrative information. The paper concludes
with a recommendation concerning which Hispanic groups the Census Bureau should
show in future data products. (Tentatively scheduled for release mid-August.)
Financing the Future: 2001–2002 — The number of
dollars going to scholars is the focus of these tabulations. They provide data
on the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of college students and
the costs and financing associated with their schooling during the 2001-2002
academic year. (Tentatively scheduled for release late-August.)
American Community Survey
First Wave of 2005 American Community Survey Data — On Aug. 15, the Census Bureau will release the 2005 American Community Survey (ACS) data on social and demographic characteristics for the nation, all 50 states and the District of Columbia, every congressional district and all counties and places with populations of 65,000 or more. The release marks the first time that ACS data will be available for areas with populations of less than 250,000. By 2010, the survey will provide current data on an annual basis for all levels of geography (including census tracts and block groups). (Scheduled for release August 15.)
Facts for Features
Unmarried and Single Americans Week (Sept. 17–23) — The third full week of September is dedicated to the approximately 90 million unattached Americans. The Census Bureau presents statistics about this group, comprising about 41 percent of all U.S. residents age 18 and older. (Tentatively scheduled for release early-August.)
Special Edition: 300 Million — To commemorate the expected historic milestone of the nation's population reaching 300 million later this year, this collection of statistics compares life today to 1967, when the population reached 200 million, and to 1915, when it reached 100 million. (Tentatively scheduled for release early-August.)
Halloween — The Census Bureau presents statistics from demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to "All Hallows Eve," the night when the young and young-at-heart disguise themselves as witches, monsters, princesses and superheros and go door to door for tricks or treats. (Tentatively scheduled for release late-August.)
Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television
Radio
Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for July/August — Upcoming segments include “Housing Sales” (Aug. 13), “A Big Boost for Drivers” (Aug. 17), “Back to School” (Aug. 22) and “State Fairs” (Aug. 24). The entire set of September daily features will go live on August 31 at: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>.
Profile America and Al Dia — Daily features can all be auditioned and downloaded individually and — newly available — by the entire month via zip files at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>.
Recently Released
(Since July 21, 2006)
Demographic
Estimates and Projections
State and County Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic
Origin: July 1, 2005 — 8/4/04 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/007263.html>.
American Community Survey
Media Advisory: American Community Survey (ACS) 2005 Data Release — 6/24/06 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/american_community_survey_acs/007170.html>.
Economics
Economic Census
2002 Economic Census of Island Areas: Puerto Rico Construction (Sector) — 8/1/06 —Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/economic_census/007253.html>.
Economic Surveys
Nonemployer Statistics: 2004 — 7/27/06 — Internet
address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/economic_census/007172.html>.
Facts for Features
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) — 7/26/06
— Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-
Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/007173.html>.
Miscellaneous
Census Bureau Holds Emergency Preparedness Forum in South Florida
— 7/20/06 —
Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/miscellaneous/007164.html>.
News releases, reports, data tables and radio transcripts are available on the Public Information Office's Web page at
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