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Demographic

Census-Related

We the People: Asians in the United States — A demographic and socioeconomic statistical portrait of the nation’s Asian population as a whole, as well as of the 11 largest Asian groups, such as Asian Indian, Cambodian and Japanese. This publication is one in a series of nine. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 12.)

We the People: Hispanics in the United States — Part of a series of Census 2000 special reports, presenting data on demographic, social and economic characteristics of specific Hispanic groups. This report also provides a portrait of the Hispanic-origin population as a whole. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 12.)

We the People: Aging in the United States — Part of a series of Census 2000 special reports, presenting data on demographic, social and economic characteristics of different subgroups of the older population. This report also provides a portrait of the 65 and older population as a whole. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 12.)

Survey-Related

Facts for Features: Valentine’s Day — Statistical information from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to Valentine’s Day 2005. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 12.)

National, State and Puerto Rico Population Estimates: 2004 — Internet tables showing July 1, 2004, population estimates and components of change for the nation, states and Puerto Rico. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 19.)

New Year’s Day Population: 2005 — Estimated U.S. population as of Jan. 1, 2005. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 19.)

Data Collection in January for Quarterly Consumer Expenditure Survey — In January, 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 Dec. 19.)

The Foreign-Born Population in the United States: 2004 — National-level tabulations on this population group by characteristics such as citizenship status, age, year of entry, poverty status and world region of birth. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Jan. 2.)

Facts for Features: Women’s History Month — Statistical information from the Census Bureau’s demographic subject areas on women, who we celebrate in March. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Jan. 2.)

Facts for Features: St. Patrick’s Day and Irish-American Heritage Month — Statistical information from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to St. Patrick’s Day 2005 and Americans of Irish ancestry. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Jan. 2.)

Economic

Census-Related

2002 Economic Census: Industry Series — Industry reports (e.g., the manufacture of pet foods, tortillas, roasted nuts) from the 2002 Economic Census. National-level information on number of employees; payroll; and sales and receipts; or value of shipments. Released on a flow basis at <http://www.census.gov/econ/census02/guide/INDSUMM.HTM>.

Survey-Related

2003 Service Annual Survey: Truck Transportation; Couriers and Messengers; and Warehousing and Storage Sector — Data including industry tabulations on general freight trucking; couriers and local messengers; warehousing and storage; size and origin of shipments; and commodities handled. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 19.)

2003 Service Annual Survey: Professional, Scientific and Technical Service Sector — Data on accounting and tax preparation; architectural; scientific research; and advertising firms. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 19.)

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Multimedia Page

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — Special multimedia page for reporters covering the Asian and native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander populations. Originally released in May, it will be updated with the release of the “We the People: Asians in the United States” Census 2000 Brief. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of Dec. 12.)

Radio

Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for January — Upcoming segments include “Alaska” (Jan. 3), “Speed Limits and Gas” (Jan. 4) and “Diet Time Again” (Jan. 6). The entire set of January daily features will go live on Dec. 31 at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/paindex.html#profileamerica>.

Demographic

Survey-Related

Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2004-2005 — 12/09/04 — Internet address:
<http://www2.census.gov/prod2/statcomp/index.htm>.

Puerto Rico Population Estimates by Age and Sex: 2003 — 12/08/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/popest/datasets.html>.

Local Employment Dynamics: A Profile of Older Workers — 12/08/04 — Internet address:
<http://lehd.dsd.census.gov/led/>.

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2002 and 2001 — 12/06/04 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/saipe/index.html>.

America’s Families and Living Arrangements: 2003 — 11/30/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/hh-fam.html>.

Redesigned Local Employment Dynamics Web Site — The U.S. Census Bureau launched a redesigned Web site to provide users with an easy-to-navigate site to access a number of new applications and features. The site introduces two new tools — “Local Work Force” and “Top Industries.” It also includes the capability of adding content and interaction with the Local Employment Dynamics program’s 34 state partners. (Now available at <http://lehd.dsd.census.gov>.)

Economic

Census-Related

2002 Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey — Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and U.S. summary report — 12/06/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/svsd/www/02vehinv.html>.

2002 Economic Census: Industry Series — Issued on a flow basis at <http://www.census.gov/econ/census02/guide/INDSUMM.HTM>.

Survey-Related

2003 Service Annual Survey: Arts, Entertainment and Recreation — 12/09/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/econ/www/servmenu.html>.

2003 Service Annual Survey: Securities; Commodity Contracts; and Other Financial Investments and Activities — 12/08/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/econ/www/servmenu.html>.

2003 Service Annual Survey: Other Services — 12/06/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/econ/www/servmenu.html>.

2003 Service Annual Survey: Administrative Support and Waste Management — 12/06/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/econ/www/servmenu.html>.

2003 Service Annual Survey: Rental and Leasing — 12/06/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/econ/www/servmenu.html>.

2003 Service Annual Survey: Information Sector Services (Motion Picture and Sound Recording) — 12/01/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/econ/www/servmenu.html>.

2003 Service Annual Survey: Information Sector Services (Publishing Industries and Data Processing) — 12/01/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/econ/www/servmenu.html>.

2003 Service Annual Survey: Information Sector Services (Broadcasting and Telecommunications) — 11/30/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/econ/www/servmenu.html>.

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for December — 11/30/04 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/paindex.html#profileamerica>.