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Demographic

Census-Related

Evidence From Census 2000 About Earnings by Detailed Occupation for Men and Women — A special tabulation of the number and percentage of men and women in 505 civilian occupations nationwide, matched with median and average earnings data. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of May 30.)

Disability and American Families: 2000 — Information on disability prevalence in families at the national, regional and state levels, with data on family income, employment status of the family householder and poverty status of families with a member who has a disability. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 6.)

Ancestry: 2000 — In addition to national-level results, this report lists the five largest ancestries at the regional and state levels and the single largest ancestry in each of the 10 largest U.S. cities. A thematic map illustrates the geographic distribution of the largest ancestry groups across all counties. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 13.)

Non-Census

2003 American Housing Survey — Provides information on a variety of topics, including home ownership, characteristics of homes and their owners, housing costs, vacation homes, gated communities and residents’ views of their neighborhoods. National and regional-level data. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of May 30.)

Local Employment Dynamics: A Profile of Older Workers — These reports focus on older workers by industry, their age, job gains and losses, the industries in which they are concentrated, their job stability and earnings. (California scheduled for release on June 2.)

Estimates of U.S. Population by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: July 1, 2003 — National-level population estimates cross-tabulated by these demographic characteristics. Comparable estimates for 2002, 2001 and 2000. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 6.)

Educational Attainment in the United States: 2003 — An annual report card on college and high school graduation rates at the national and state levels, with information by race and ethnicity. Based on the Current Population Survey. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 6.)

2003 Subcounty Population Estimates — Estimates of the population of cities, towns, villages and boroughs as of July 1, 2003. Includes rankings of cities with population of 100,000 or more and, within states, of cities with populations of 10,000 or more. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 13.)

Facts for Features: Back to School — Statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to teachers, students and the reopening of schools. Similar Facts for Features commemorate other events or holidays throughout the year. (Tentatively schedule for release the week of June 13.)

Dynamics of Economic Well-Being: Labor Force Turnover, 1996-1999 — National report looks at the size, speed and direction of labor force turnover and its components, how monthly turnover varies and average turnover rates for major industry and occupation groups. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 20.)

Current Population Survey Data Collection — During the week of July 18, Census Bureau field representatives will visit randomly selected households in the Current Population Survey’s monthly update of employment data. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 20.)

Data Collection in July for Quarterly Consumer Expenditure Survey — In July, Census Bureau interviewers will contact a national sample of randomly selected households in a survey that measures what Americans spend on groceries, clothing, health care and housing. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 20.)

Economic

2002 Public Education Finances — Internet tables on revenues, expenditures, debt and financial assets for public elementary and secondary school systems. Includes state rankings on revenues and expenditures per pupil. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 6.)

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Photo

Featured Photo of the Month — May 31 is Memorial Day. This year’s celebration takes on added meaning, with American troops facing hostile fire in Iraq. Visit <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/photos/monthphoto.html> for a downloadable and publication-ready photo related to this observance. (Scheduled for release on May 28.)

Demographic

Non-Census

Next Wave of Interviewing in Survey of Income and Program Participation — 05/27/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/miscellaneous/001829.html>.

Facts for Features: Americans with Disabilities — 05/26/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_ editions/001823.html>.

Historical Censuses and Statistical Abstracts Now Online — 05/26/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/aging_population/001824.html>.

2002 Economic Census: Advance Nonemployer Statistics — 05/21/04 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/economic_census/001814.html>.

2003 State Government Tax Collections — 05/20/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/governments/001813.html>.

Local Employment Dynamics: A Profile of Older Workers — 05/18/04 and 05/19/04 — States available: Missouri and New Mexico. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/employment_occupations/index.html>.

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Radio

Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for June — 05/27/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/>.

Multimedia

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month — 05/26/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/multimedia/Asian2004.html>.

Memorial Day 2004 — 05/20/04 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/multimedia/Memorial2004.html>.

Television

Memorial Day VNR — 05/25/04 — Internet address: From the home page <http://www.census.gov> or directly <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/multimedia/Memorial2004.html>.