FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2003 David McMahon CB03-CR.03 Public Information Office (301) 763-3691/457-3620 (fax) (301) 457-1037 (TDD) e-mail: 2000usa@census.gov **CENSUS BUREAU MEDIA ADVISORY** Department of Commerce and Census Bureau Officials to Unveil National Survey's Findings for Virginia American Community Survey Data Highlight Key Economic Characteristics What: Department of Commerce and Census Bureau officials will brief reporters on the latest data for Virginia. The data, generated by the American Community Survey, include changes in key socio-economic characteristics such as average commute times to work, median household income, home values and child poverty. When: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, at 10 a.m. EST Who: Elizabeth R. Gregory, associate under secretary Economics and Statistics Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce Lawrence A. Neal, associate director U.S. Census Bureau , U.S. Department of Commerce Susan B. Hardy II, regional director Charlotte Regional Office, U.S. Census Bureau Where: State Capitol Senate Room 4, First Floor 9th and Grace Streets Richmond, VA -X-