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03/27/08

2007 Population Estimates for Counties

The latest county and Puerto Rico municipio estimates have been released.   more »

12/27/07

2007 Population Estimates for States and Puerto Rico

The Census Bureau releases population estimates for the U.S., States, and Puerto Rico.   more »

6/28/07

2006 Population Estimates for Cities and Towns

New York continued to be the nation's most populous city, with 8.2 million residents.  more »

3/22/07

2006 Population Estimates for Counties

The latest county and Puerto Rico municipio estimates have been released.  more »

12/22/06

2006 Population Estimates for States

The Census Bureau released population estimates and components of change for the nation, states and Puerto Rico on Friday, December 22. These are the first state estimates to reflect the population movement resulting from hurricanes Katrina and Rita.   more »

10/17/06

Nation's Population Reaches 300 Million

The nation's population reached the historic milestone of 300 million on October 17th.   more »

8/29/06

2005 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Data

Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2005, containing findings from the Current Population Survey (CPS).  more »

6/21/06

2005 Population Estimates for Cities and Towns

Elk Grove, Calif., had the nation's fastest growth rate among large cities.   more »

6/15/06

County Business Patterns: 2004

Retail trade led all industry sectors in employment gains between 2003 and 2004.   more »

3/21/06

Survey of Business Owners: Hispanic-Owned Firms: 2002

The number of Hispanic-owned businesses grew 31 percent between 1997 and 2002.   more »

10/27/05

Computers and Internet Use in the United States: 2003

Fifty-five percent of households had Internet access in 2003, up from 50 percent in 2001.   more ».

10/20/05

Data on Daytime Populations for Cities and Counties

The Census Bureau releases first-ever data on daytime populations for cities and counties.   more ».

10/13/05

Marriage, Fertility, and Other Socioeconomic Characteristics

First-ever state-by-state look at links between marriage, fertility, and other socioeconomic characteristics.  more »

9/30/05

2003 Nonemployer Statistics 

The number of businesses with no paid employees grew to more than 18.6 million in 2003.   more ».

8/30/05

2004 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Data

Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2004, containing findings from the Current Population Survey (CPS) and Income, Earnings, and Poverty Data from the 2004 American Community Survey (ACS) released August 30, 2005.  more »

8/11/05

2004 American Community Survey Data 

Data from the 2004 American Community Survey are now available in FastFacts for Congress. 2004 ACS data are available for over.  more »

8/11/05

2004 Population Estimates for Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin 

Texas becomes the nation's newest "Majority-Minority" state.  more »

8/8/05

2003 County Business Patterns

New York County, N.Y., had the highest payroll per employee among the nation's largest counties, according to 2003 County Business Patterns.   more »

6/30/05

2004 City and Town Population Estimates

Port St. Lucie, Florida, had the nation's fastest growth rate among large cities.   more »

6/30/05

Information and Communication Technology Expenditures

The Census Bureau releases first-ever estimates of information and communication technology expenditures.  more »

6/9/05

Hispanic population passes 40 million

The Census Bureau reports that the nation's Hispanic population reached 41.3 million as of July 1, 2004.   more »

5/26/05

U.S. voter turnout up in 2004

Sixty-four percent of U.S. citizens age 18 and over voted in the 2004 presidential election.   more »

5/24/05

Median Housing Values Continue to Rise

Percentage of million-dollar homes has nearly doubled since 2000.  more »

4/27/05

State Government Tax Collections Up 8.1 Percent in 2004

All 50 states show increases from 2003, according to the 2004 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections.  more »

4/21/05

Population Projections

Population projections indicate that Florida, California, and Texas would account for nearly half of the total U.S. population growth between 2000 and 2030.  more »

4/14/05

14 Florida Counties Among the 100 Fastest-Growing

Flagler County, Florida was the nation's fastest-growing county between July 1, 2003, and July 1, 2004, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.  more »

3/30/05

Americans Spend More Than 100 Hours Commuting to Work Each Year

For the nation as a whole, the average daily commute to work lasted about 24.3 minutes in 2003.  more »

3/16/05

2005 County Population Estimates

Florida's Flagler County is the fastest-growing once again.   more »

3/10/05

2004 Population Estimates for States and Puerto Rico

The Census Bureau releases estimates of the number of children and adults for states and Puerto Rico.  more »

11/16/04

Cranking up the Furnace

The American Community Survey looks at how Americans heat their homes.   more »

10/20/04

Census Bureau Releases Information on Home Workers

Information on home-based workers by age, sex, educational attainment, race and Hispanic origin.  more »

10/7/04

Consolidated Federal Funds Report

Federal domestic spending tops $2 trillion in 2003, according to reports released by the Census Bureau.   more »

9/13/04

Quarterly Services Survey Economic Indicator

The U.S. Department of Commerce releases the first results of the Quarterly Services Survey.  more »

8/26/04

2003 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Data

2003 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance (CPS Report) and data from the 2003 American Community Survey (ACS) released August 26th, 2004. more »

7/28/04

Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2002

A record number of people registered to vote in the 2002 congressional elections. more »

6/24/04

2003 Population Estimates for Cities and Towns

Eight of the nation's 10 fastest growing large cities (100,000 or more population) are in the Western states of Arizona, Nevada and California.  more »

6/9/04

American Community Survey (ACS) Congressional Toolkit

A guide to help you answer your constituents questions about the survey, its benefits, and how to obtain additional information.  more »

6/2/04

The American Housing Survey (AHS)

Sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, this survey enters its fourth decade with the publication of 2003 results.  more »

5/17/04

Facts for Features (Special Edition): Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders Honored in May

Data on the native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander population. more ».

5/11/04

2002 Economic Census of Island Areas

Manufacturing sector leads in sales and number of employees in the Northern Mariana Islands. See the press release for the 2002 Economic Census of Island Areas: Northern Mariana Islands.

4/20/04

Facts for Features: Older Americans Month

Facts and statistics related to Older Americans Month celebrated in May. more »

4/19/04

Facts for Features: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: May 2004

Facts and statistics related to Asians and Pacific Islanders. more »

4/8/04

2003 County Population Estimates Released

Five Georgia counties are among the top 10 fastest-growing; Loudoun County, Virginia ranks first. more »

3/1/04

Women's History Month: A New Era for Working Women

Highlights of the changing roles of women through the last 40 years in the United States.  more »

2/18/04

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 2004 and Americans of Irish ancestry.

2/13/04

Facts for Features: Women's History Month

Statistical information from the Census Bureau's demographic subject areas on women, who we celebrate in March. See  Facts for Features: Women's History Month.

2/2/04

African-American History Month: 50 Years of Change

A multimedia Web page with video, stories, and links to data related to African-American History Month (February 2004).  more »

2/2/04

Facts for Features: Valentine's Day

Data from the Census Bureau about Valentine's Day (February 14th). See Facts for Features: Valentine's Day.

1/7/04

Facts for Features: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and National African-American History Month

Data from the Census Bureau about the African-American community. See Fact for Features: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and National African-American History Month.

1/6/04

Facts for Features (Special Edition): The 2004 Presidential Election

Data on turnout and trends from presidential elections in preparation for the 2004 presidential election season. See Facts for Features (Special Edition): The 2004 Presidential Election.

12/31/03

Congressional District Maps

High quality electronic versions of maps for all 108th Congressional Districts. more »

12/18/03

National, State, and Puerto Rico Population Estimates: 2003

Internet tables showing July 1, 2003, population estimates for the nation, region, division, states, and Puerto Rico. View the press release and detailed tables.

12/17/03

The Foreign Born Population: 2000

A Census Bureau report that documents the dramatic increase in the foreign-born population during the 1990s, with information for the nation, regions, states, large cities, and counties. View the press release and and report (PDF).

12/11/03

Facts for Features: Social Security COLA

Statistics from the Census Bureau on Social Security beneficiaries and payments in preparation for the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) scheduled to be implemented in January 2004. See Facts for Features: Social Security COLA.

12/11/03

Facts for Features: The Holiday Season

Data from the Census Bureau about the end-of-the-year holidays. See Facts for Features: the Holiday Season (PDF).

12/2/03

Facts for Features: Anniversary of Washington, D.C. as Nation's Capital

Statistics from the Census Bureau on the population of the District of Columbia in 1800 and today. See Facts for Features: Anniversary of Washington, DC .

11/26/03

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for School Districts: 2000

Estimates of population and the number of children ages 5-17 who are living in poverty for school districts. View the estimates and data files.

11/13/03

National Adoption Month

View the Census Bureau's multimedia page on our nation's adopted children, featuring a video news release with comments from Senators Larry Craig (R-ID) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA), along with actor and adoption advocate Bruce Willis. View the multimedia web page and report.

11/13/03

Facts for Features: Thanksgiving Day

Facts and statistics from the Census Bureau celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday.
See Facts for Features: Thanksgiving Day.

10/29/03

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (November)

Facts and statistics from the Census Bureau on the nation's American Indian and Alaska Native population. See Facts for Features: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.

10/29/03

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE): 2000

Estimates of median household income and poverty for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and each of the 3,140 counties. View the estimates and data files.

10/28/03

Facts for Features: Veterans Day.

Facts and statistics from the Census Bureau celebrating the nation's military veterans. See Facts for Features: Veterans Day.

10/16/03

Many Grandparents Living with Grandchildren without Parents present.

For a first-ever look at Census data collected on grandparents serving as primary caregivers for their grandchildren, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's multimedia web page, with links to an audio news release, video bites, photos, and more. View the multimedia web page and report (PDF).

10/9/03

Nearly 1-in-5 People Speak a Foreign Language at Home. Most Also Speak English "Very Well."

Nearly 1-in-5 people, or 47 million U.S. residents age 5 and older, spoke a language other than English at home in 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau reports. That was an increase of 15 million people since 1990. See the Census Bureau's release, "Language Use and English-Speaking Ability: 2000." View the press release and reports.

9/30/03

Number of Americans With and Without Health Insurance Rises

The number of people with health insurance rose by 1.5 million between 2001 and 2002, to 242.4 million, and the number of uninsured rose by 2.4 million to 43.6 million. View the press release and reports.

9/30/03

Multimedia Page for Hispanic Heritage Month

The Census Bureau's Public Information Office has released a multimedia page for Hispanic Heritage Month. The page includes audio and video releases that illustrate the impact that Hispanics are having on American society.

9/26/03

2002 Income and Poverty See Slight Changes

The nation's official poverty rate rose to 12.1 percent in 2002, and median household money income declined 1.1 percent in real terms from 2001 to $42,409 in 2002. Median earnings increased 1.8 percent for women who worked full-time, year-round and 1.4 percent for similar men, and child poverty rate remained unchanged in spite of the recession. View the press release, and reports for Income (PDF), Poverty (PDF), and Supplemental Measures (PDF).

9/3/03

American Community Survey: 2002

Narrative and tabular profiles showing social, economic, and housing data for the nation and states; cities and counties with 250,000 population or more; and some metropolitan areas and congressional districts. Ranking tables also show states, counties and places with the highest percentages of foreign-born population. View the press release and reports.

8/6/03

Census Bureau Reports on Migration: Nevada, Arizona are the Major Destinations of Late 90's

Explore a series of special reports addressing Census 2000 migration topics, covering domestic migration between regions, divisions and states. View the press release and reports.

7/10/03

City and Town Population Estimates

New population estimates released by the Census Bureau show that large suburban cities in the West are the fastest growing. View the press release and tables.

6/18/03

Estimates of U.S. Population by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: July 1, 2002

New race and Hispanic-origin population estimates for July 1, 2002; includes comparable estimates for 2001 and 2000.     more

6/18/03

The Hispanic Population in the United States: March 2002

Report and tables from the March 2000 Current Population Survey on the Hispanic-origin population by age, marital status, family type and size, education, occupation, income, poverty and housing. Also comparable national data for non-Hispanic whites, as well as for various Hispanic groups.     more

6/4/03

Consolidated Federal Funds Report for Fiscal Year 2002 and
The Federal Aid to States for Fiscal Year 2002

Detailed information on the flow of federal funds to the states and counties.     more

5/20/03

May is Older Americans Month

Interviews with Senator Daniel K. Akaka, D-Hawaii, Senator Robert Byrd, D-W.Va, Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson, and National Institute of Aging Director Richard J. Hodes in conjunction with the Census Bureau release of The Older Population in the United States.     more

5/14/03

Congress Holds Hearing on the American Community Survey

The Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and the Census held a hearing on May 13 on "The American Community Survey: The Challenges of Eliminating the Long Form From the 2010 Census."     more

4/17/03

County Population Estimates

Census Bureau tables show 2001 and 2002 population estimates, rankings, and components of change for all counties. The new numbers, which use administrative data and estimates for births, deaths, and net migration, are based on population counts from Census 2000.     more

4/11/03

2001 County Business Patterns

State and county data on business establishments, employment, and payroll for major sectors of the economy, such as construction, manufacturing, retail trade, services and wholesale trade. Data is available for detailed industries.     more


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Created January 17, 2003     Last Revised: May 15, 2008
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