Census Bureau Tip Sheet
A product of the U.S. Census Bureau's Public Information Office
June 22, 2007 TP07-13
Upcoming
Demographic
35 Million People Live in Hurricane-Prone Areas — About 35 million people live in areas directly threatened by Atlantic hurricanes, stretching along the coastal areas from North Carolina to Texas. The Census Bureau has information and maps online that emergency planners will be able to use to gauge the needs in their area. (Tentatively scheduled for release in late June.)
Subcounty Population Estimates: July 1, 2006 — Last year, Phoenix appeared on the verge of becoming the nation’s fifth largest city. Find out if that happens when July 1, 2006, population estimates of the nation’s incorporated places — cities, towns, villages and boroughs — are released. (Scheduled for release June 28.)
International Database Update: 2007 — Internet files showing demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration, and population growth for all countries and areas of the world. Includes current estimates that project age and sex distribution to 2050. (Scheduled for release in late June.)
Economic
Nonemployer Statistics: 2005 — More than three in four businesses don’t have a payroll, and this annual update details the number of self-employed businesses by industry and provides estimates of their receipts. This complements County Business Patterns: 2005, last month’s report on businesses with paid employees. (Tentatively scheduled for release late June.)
Characteristics of Veteran-Owned Businesses: 2002 and Characteristics of Veteran Business Owners: 2002 — A look at military veterans who own businesses and their characteristics, such as age, race, educational attainment and disability. Statistics come from the Survey of Business Owners, which was part of the 2002 Economic Census. (Tentatively scheduled for release early July.)
Facts for Features
Labor Day (Sept. 3) — This day, which for many marks the end of summer, is a longtime federal holiday (since 1894) honoring our nation’s workers. The Census Bureau spotlights our nation’s work force through this array of data from our demographic subject area. Scheduled for release July 3.)
Grandparents Day (Sept. 9) — In observance of this day of storytelling and reflection, the Census Bureau tells the demographic story of these unsung role models and caregivers. (Tentatively scheduled for release early July.)
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) — Sept. 15 marks the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua – and the starting point of this celebration of U.S. Latino culture and traditions. This fact sheet presents data from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to the nation’s Hispanic population. (Tentatively scheduled for release mid-July.)
Unmarried and Single Americans Week (Sept. 16-22) — The third full week of September is dedicated to the nation’s singles. The Census Bureau presents statistics about this group from its demographic and economic subject areas. (Tentatively scheduled for release mid-July.)
Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television
Radio
Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for June/July — Upcoming segments include “Home Fix-Up” (June 29) and “Hot Dog Month” (July 12). The entire set of June daily features is available at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>. The entire set of July daily features will be available for direct downloads on June 29.
The URL for the daily or monthly MP3 downloads is the same for the page you use to establish subscription podcast access: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/profile_america/index.html>. This is where the WAV files will appear, as well.
Profile America and Al Dia daily features can all be auditioned and downloaded individually and for the entire month via zip files at: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>.
Other Services
Looking for the latest statistics on a particular state, county or city? Try our online Answer Center (http://www.ask.census.gov/). For example, type “CA” to see more than 20 separate answers with direct links into the latest demographic and economic statistics for California. Or, type “Greensburg” to see these statistics for the Kansas town that was hit by a tornado last month. We are adding new counties and cities each day. Use the following codes to see the complete listing: for states, type “zfs”; for counties, type “zfc”; and for cities and places, type “zfp.”
Recently Released
(Since June 8, 2007)
American Community Survey
Commuters Still Driving Alone — June 13 — Nearly nine out of 10 workers are driving to work, with 77 percent driving solo. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/american_community_survey_acs/010230.html>.
Release Schedule for 2006 American Community Service Data — June 21 — This year’s release marks the first time that group quarters (prisons, dorms, etc.) are included in ACS data products. Income and poverty data will be released Aug. 28, social characteristics will come Sept. 12 and population profiles Sept. 27. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/american_community_survey_acs/index.html>
Economic Surveys
Profiles of Older Workers — June 18 — The Census Bureau, in partnership with 31 states, has launched a series of reports on workers 55 and older — beginning with Iowa. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/aging_population/010216.html>.
Facts for Features
Back to School — June 14 — Statistics associated with the return to classrooms by our nation’s students and teachers. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/010218.html>.
Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television
Radio
Profile America and Al Día (Spanish) for May/June — Recently released segments include “Superman” (June 10) and “June Weddings” (June 18). Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>
Briefing Video
“America’s Changing; so is the Census” (5:45)
— This award-wining video covers the American Community Survey, which
is conducted in every community across the country every month. “America’s
Changing …” is available for viewing as video-on-demand; the complete
script is also available at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/video/census_operations/007273.html>.
For more information, please write us at <PIO.Broadcast.Services@census.gov>.
TV News
“American Community Survey B-roll” (#V07-027) (13:25)
— An updated version of
the U.S. Census Bureau’s official stock shot reel of ACS survey-taking
scenes. Review and order the B-roll via the online American Community Survey
news media tool kit at
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2004/NewsMediaKit.html>
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News releases, reports, data tables and radio transcripts are available on the Public Information Office’s Web page at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/news.html>. Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office at 301-763-3030; fax 301-763-3762; or e-mail <pio@census.gov>.
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