February 22, 2008
Headline News
Majority of Children Live With Two Biological Parents. (Released February 20, 2008)
Privately-Owned Housing Starts in January 2008 Were at a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 1,012,000. (Released February 20, 2008)
Census Bureau to Update Employment, Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Numbers. (Released February 19, 2008)
The Nation's International Deficit in Goods and Services Decreased to $711.6 Billion in 2007 From $758.5 Billion in 2006. (Released February 14, 2008)
Wisconsin in Focus: Census Bureau Pre-Primary Snapshot. (Released February 13, 2008)
Hawaii in Focus: Census Bureau Pre-Caucus Snapshot. (Released February 13, 2008)
U.S. Total Business Sales for December Were $1,147.3 Billion, Down 0.5 Percent From Last Month. (Released February 13, 2008)
U.S. Retail and Food Service Sales for January Reached $382.9 Billion, an Increase of 0.3
Percent From the Previous Month. (Released February 13, 2008)
USA Counties Data Available. (Released February 12, 2008)
Profile of Older Workers in Delaware: 2004. (Released February 11, 2008)
December 2007 Sales of Merchant Wholesalers Were $376.6 Billion, Down 0.7 Percent From Last Month. (Released February 8, 2008)
Fact of the Day
Women's History Month Coming in March
Did you know there are about 84,000 female police officers, 9,000 women firefighters, 315,000 lawyers, 278,000 physicians and surgeons, and 37,000 pilots in the United States? March is Women’s History Month and to help celebrate, our Facts for Features site provides all sorts of interesting facts about women. Check it out!
Hot Tip
Most Comprehensive Source of County Data!
USA Counties features over 5,900 data items for the United States, States and counties from a variety of sources. The information in USA Counties is derived from the following general topics: age, agriculture, ancestry, banking, building permits, business patterns, crime, earnings, education, elections, employment, government, health, households, housing, income, labor force, manufactures, population, poverty, retail trade, social programs, veterans, vital statistics, water use, and wholesale trade. The USA Counties files contain a collection of data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other Federal agencies, such as the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Social Security Administration. Check out this handy tool!
Recently Released
Population
Census Bureau Releases State Estimates of Voting-Age Population. These estimates show the total number of residents in each state, the total population age 18 and older, and the percentage of the total population 18 and older (does not reflect citizenship status or voting eligibility). In addition to this set, estimates will be provided for the total population of counties, incorporated cities and metro areas, as well as the population of the nation, states, and counties by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin.
2008 Elections. Provides a look at the population, selected characteristics, and 2004 voting percentage of each state as it approaches its 2008 primary or caucus.
Living Arrangements of Children: 2004. Report examining the diversity of children's living arrangements, from living with two biological parents to living in blended families. These national-level data come from the Survey of Income and Program Participation.
National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR). Report presents microdata records (with any information that might identify a specific person or household removed) on individuals involved in fishing, hunting, and other wildlife-associated recreation, such as wildlife observation, photography, and feeding. Includes state in which these activities occurred: number of trips taken, duration of trips, and expenditures for food, lodging, transportation, and equipment.
Most Comprehensive Source for Data on Counties in the United States Available Online. This compendium, available online in PDF, features more than 5,900 data items for the United States, the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia), and all of the nation's 3,141 counties and county equivalents. It covers many areas, such as agriculture, building permits, crime, education, elections, employment, housing, poverty and social programs. It is the most comprehensive source for data on counties in the United States.
Latest Economic Indicators
Monthly Wholesale Trade: December 2007. Press release showing estimates for sales, inventories on a non-LIFO ("last in-first out") basis, and stock-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers by three-digit major kind-of-business groups.
Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services: January 2008. Press release presenting advance monthly estimates of retail store sales by kind-of-business groups. Report includes seasonally adjusted estimates and percentage changes for major kind-of-business groups.
Manufacturing and Trade: Inventories and Sales: December 2007. Press release showing sales, inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios for the combined domestic activities of retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers.
US International Trade in Goods and Services: December 2007. Press release showing monthly exports, general imports (including data by country), and limited data on imports for consumption.
New Residential Construction: January 2008. Press release showing data for housing starts, completions, and building permits.
Economic Census and Surveys
Current Industrial Reports (CIR). Reports available online in PDF format providing monthly, quarterly, and annual measures of industrial activity. The data are used to satisfy economic policy needs and for market analysis, forecasting and decision-making in the private sector. Reports are available on a flow basis.
Older Worker Profiles. Report (it will be released for each of over 30 states) provides a detailed picture of workers 55 and older at the county and metropolitan area levels for 2004. Based on data from the Local Employment Dynamics program. The report highlights the age of the states' work force, job gains and losses, industries in which older workers are concentrated, job stability, and earnings.
The following states are available as of the publish date of this newsletter:
Iowa (PDF - 1.31 MB)
Maine (PDF - 1.45 MB)
Vermont (PDF - 762 KB)
Indiana (PDF - 1.53 MB)
Arkansas (PDF - 1.81 MB)
Hawaii (PDF - 558 KB)
Delaware (PDF - 464 KB)
Reference and Compendia
Facts for Features: St Patrick's Day (March 17) and Irish-American Heritage Month (March)
Facts for Features: Black History Month (February)
Upcoming Releases
Population
International Data Base Update: 2007. Internet files showing demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration, and population growth for 228 countries and areas of the world. Includes current estimates and moving population pyramids which project age and sex distributions to 2050.
Maternity Leave and Employment Patterns: 1961-2003. Report analyzing trends in women's work experience before their first child, identifying the maternity leave arrangements they use before and after the birth, and examining how rapidly they return to work.
What It's Worth: Field of Training and Economic Status: 2004. Series of tables from the Survey of Income and Program Participation examining the relationship between field of training and monthly earnings.
Who's Minding the Kids? Child Care Arrangements: Spring 2005. Tables providing data on child care arrangements of preschoolers and grade-schoolers according to various demographic characteristics of the mother. They also profile children who care for themselves on a regular basis and examine the size of weekly child care payments made by selected characteristics of the family.
Economic Indicators
Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: January 2008. Press release showing advance information on key business indicators. Scheduled for release February 27, 2008.
New Residential Sales: January 2008. Press release reporting new one-family houses sold and for sale. Includes sales prices, months on the market, and stage of construction. Scheduled for release February 27, 2008.
Construction Spending (Put-in-Place): January 2008. Press release showing estimates of the value of total new construction put-in-place by type of construction (residential and
non-residential), annual value, and by type of owner (private and public). Scheduled for release March 3, 2008.
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: January 2008. Press release showing information on key business indicators. Shows revised durable goods totals, in addition to nondurable goods manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders. Scheduled for release March 5, 2008.
Economic Census and Surveys
New Foreign Trade Regulations Take Effect. The U.S. Census Bureau's first major revision in two decades includes new legal and online filing requirements, modified filing timeframes and stricter penalties.
Pollution Abatement Costs and Expenditures: 2007. This report shows detailed statistics on capital expenditures and operating costs for pollution prevention and pollution treatment for the manufacturing sector. These data are available by cost category (treatment/capture, prevention, disposal and recycling) and the media (air, water discharge and solid waste), both by state and industry.
Top-Ranked States by Industry. A new web page highlighting facts from the 2002 Economic Census about every state by receipts per capita for every industry helps promote the 2007 Economic Census.
Reference and Compendia
County and City Data Book. Where is the fastest growing labor force? Which city gets the most rainfall? This data book provides population, housing and business data for counties and cities with 25,000 or more residents, and places of 2,500 or more residents. It incorporates information from government agencies and private nonprofit organizations, covering everything from area populations to vital statistics.
Women's History Month (March). In commemoration of this annual observance highlighting the contributions of women, this edition provides statistical information on topics such as earnings, educational attainment, business ownership, careers, military service, and marriage.
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May). We celebrate the contributions of Asian/Pacific Americans to our nation with statistical information on this group. Included is a separate set of statistics for Asians, and Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders covering demographics and businesses.
Older Americans Month (May). We celebrate the contributions of our nation's older citizens with a collection of data on the demographic characteristics of the population 65 and older.
Cinco de Mayo. "The Fifth of May," a national holiday in Mexico, has become a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. The Census Bureau joins in the festivities with a
collection of data relating to U.S. residents of Mexican descent.
February 08, 2008
Headline News
New Orders for Manufactured Goods in December Increased $10.1 Billion (or 2.3 Percent) to $441.6 Billion. (Released February 4, 2008)
Total Construction Activity for December 2007 ($1,140.2 Billion) Was 1.1 Percent Below the Revised November 2007 Figure ($1,153.0 Billion) . (Released February 1, 2008)
2008 Elections. (Released January 31, 2008)
Census Bureau Produces First Comprehensive Atlas in More Than 80 Years. (Released January 31, 2008)
State Estimates of Voting-Age Population. (Released January 31, 2008)
More Education Pays Off; As Does Certain Fields of Training. (Released January 29, 2008)
New Orders for Manufactured Durable Goods in December Increased $11.2 Billion (or 5.2 Percent) to $226.6 Billion. (Released January 29, 2008)
The Homeownership Rate in the Fourth Quarter 2007 (67.8 Percent) Was Lower Than the Fourth Quarter 2006 Rate (68.9 Percent). (Released January 29, 2008)
The Homeowner Vacancy Rate in the Fourth Quarter 2007 (2.8 Percent) Was Not Statistically Different From the Fourth Quarter 2006 Rate (2.7 Percent). (Released January 29, 2008)
The Rental Vacancy Rate in the Fourth Quarter 2007 (9.6 Percent) Was Not Statistically Different From the Fourth Quarter Rate in 2006 (9.8 Percent). (Released January 29, 2008)
Know Your State, Economically Speaking. (Released January 28, 2008)
Sales of New One-Family Houses in December 2007 Were at a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 604,000(Released January 28, 2008).
Fact of the Day
New Estimates Released!
The Census Bureau has released July 1, 2007 estimates showing the total number of residents in each state, the total population age 18 and older, and the percentage of the total population 18 and older (the estimates do not reflect citizenship status or voting eligibility). According to the estimates, California had the largest adult population (27.2 million), while Vermont had the highest percentage adult population (78.9 percent). There were 227.7 million US residents 18 and older, comprising 75.5 percent of the total population. A series of population estimates will be released over the next several months so stay up-to-date!
Hot Tip
Census Atlas of the United States
The Census Atlas of the United States is the first comprehensive atlas of population and housing produced by the Census Bureau since the 1920s! Its a large-format publication about 300 pages long and contains almost 800 maps. Data from decennial censuses before 2000 support nearly 150 maps and figures, providing context and an historical perspective for many of the topics presented. This publication is available in print for sale by the Government Printing Office or online in PDF (free) on the Census Bureau website. You will not want to miss this exciting and informative publication!
Recently Released
Population
Census Bureau Releases State Estimates of Voting-Age Population. These estimates show the total number of residents in each state, the total population age 18 and older, and the percentage of the total population 18 and older (does not reflect citizenship status or voting eligibility). In addition to this set, estimates will be provided for the total population of counties, incorporated cities and metro areas, as well as the population of the nation, states, and counties by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin.
2008 Elections. Provides a look at the population, selected characteristics, and 2004 voting percentage of each state as it approaches its 2008 primary or caucus.
The Effects of Taxes and Transfers on Income and Poverty in the United States: 2006. Estimates of income and poverty for various demographic groups using a series of alternative income definitions (takes into account government taxes and transfers). The estimates are for calendar year 2006 as collected in the 2007 Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) to the Current Population Survey and are similar to those released from the 2006 ASEC (calendar year 2005 estimates) in the Effect of Taxes and Transfers on Income and Poverty in the United States: 2005.
National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR). Report presents microdata records (with any information that might identify a specific person or household removed) on individuals involved in fishing, hunting, and other wildlife-associated recreation, such as wildlife observation, photography, and feeding. Includes state in which these activities occurred; number of trips taken; duration of trips; and expenditures for food, lodging, transportation, and equipment.
Latest Economic Indicators
New Residential Sales: December 2007. Press release reporting new one-family houses sold and for sale. Includes sales prices, months on the market, and stage of construction.
Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: December 2007. Press release showing advance information on key business indicators.
Housing Vacancies: 4th Quarter 2007. Press release showing rental and homeowner vacancy rates and characteristics of units available for occupancy.
Construction Spending (Put-in-Place): December 2007. Press release showing estimates of the value of total new construction put-in-place by type of construction (residential and non-residential), annual value, and by type of owner (private and public).
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: December 2007. Press release showing information on key business indicators. Shows revised durable goods totals, in addition to nondurable goods manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders.
Economic Census and Surveys
Annual Capital Expenditures Survey: 2006. Online tables providing detailed information about nonfarm business spending on new plant and equipment, and measuring the stock of existing facilities. Businesses can use these data for market analysis, economic forecasting, and identifying business opportunities.
Current Industrial Reports (CIR). Reports available online in PDF format providing monthly, quarterly, and annual measures of industrial activity. The data are used to satisfy economic policy needs and for market analysis, forecasting and decision-making in the private sector. Reports are available on a flow basis.
Older Worker Profiles. Report (it will be released for each of over 30 states) provides a detailed picture of workers 55 and older at the county and metropolitan area levels for 2004. Based on data from the Local Employment Dynamics program. The report highlights the age of the states' work force, job gains and losses, industries in which older workers are concentrated, job stability, and earnings.
The following states are available as of the publish date of this newsletter:
Iowa (PDF - 1.31 MB)
Maine (PDF - 1.45 MB)
Vermont (PDF - 762 KB)
Indiana (PDF - 1.53 MB)
Arkansas (PDF - 1.81MB)
Hawaii (PDF - 558 KB)
Reference and Compendia
Facts for Features: Super Bowl XLII
Facts for Features: The 2007 Economic Census
Facts for Features: St Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month (March)
Facts for Features: 50th Daytona 500
Facts for Features: Black History Month (February)
Facts for Features: Valentine's Day (February 14)
Upcoming Releases
Population
International Data Base Update: 2007. Internet files showing demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration, and population growth for 228 countries and areas of the world. Includes current estimates and moving population pyramids which project age and sex distributions to 2050.
Living Arrangements of Children: 2004. Report examining the diversity of children's living arrangements, from living with two biological parents to living in blended families. These national-level data come from the Survey of Income and Program Participation.
Maternity Leave and Employment Patterns: 1961-2003. Report analyzing trends in women's work experience before their first child, identifying the maternity leave arrangements they use before and after the birth, and examining how rapidly they return to work.
What It's Worth: Field of Training and Economic Status: 2004. Series of tables from the Survey of Income and Program Participation examining the relationship between field of training and monthly earnings.
Who's Minding the Kids? Child Care Arrangements: Spring 2005. Tables providing data on child care arrangements of preschoolers and grade-schoolers according to various demographic characteristics of the mother. They also profile children who care for themselves on a regular basis and examine the size of weekly child care payments made by selected characteristics of the family.
Economic Indicators
Monthly Wholesale Trade: December 2007. Press release showing estimates for sales, inventories on a non-LIFO ("last in-first out") basis, and stock-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers by three-digit major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release February 8, 2008.
Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services: January 2008. Press release presenting advance monthly estimates of retail store sales by kind-of-business groups. Report includes seasonally adjusted estimates and percentage changes for major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release February 13, 2008.
Manufacturing and Trade: Inventories and Sales: December 2007. Press release showing sales, inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios for the combined domestic activities of retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Scheduled for release February 13, 2008.
US International Trade in Goods and Services: December 2007. Press release showing monthly exports, general imports (including data by country), and limited data on imports for consumption. Scheduled for release February 14, 2008.
New Residential Construction: January 2008. Press release showing data for housing starts, completions, and building permits. Scheduled for release February 20, 2008.
Economic Census and Surveys
Top-Ranked States by Industry. A new web page highlighting facts from the 2002 Economic Census about every state by receipts per capita for every industry helps promote the 2007 Economic Census.
Reference and Compendia
County and City Data Book. Where is the fastest growing labor force? Which city gets the most rainfall? This data book provides population, housing and business data for counties and cities with 25,000 or more residents, and places of 2,500 or more residents. It incorporates information from government agencies and private nonprofit organizations, covering everything from area populations to vital statistics.
Women's History Month (March). In commemoration of this annual observance highlighting the contributions of women, this edition provides statistical information on topics such as earnings, educational attainment, business ownership, careers, military service, and marriage.
