Census Bureau Tip Sheet

A product of the U.S. Census Bureau's Public Information Office

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Demographic

Census-Related

Disability and American Families: 2000 — Information on the prevalence of disabilities in families at the national, regional and state levels, with additional 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 20.)

Ancestry: 2000 — In addition to national-level ancestry 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 27.)

America’s Changing, and So Is the Census — In July, the American Community Survey, a large monthly survey that will produce census long form-like data annually instead of every 10 years, will be expanded to every county in the nation. ACS will replace the long form in the 2010 Census. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 27.)

Non-Census

National Population Estimates by Age, Race and Hispanic Origin: July 1, 2003 —
National-level population estimates cross-tabulated by these demographic characteristics. Comparable estimates for 2002, 2001 and 2000. (Scheduled for release on June 14.)

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 the country’s schools. Similar Facts for Features commemorate other events or holidays throughout the year. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 13.)

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 20.)

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.)

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.)

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. (Illinois and West Virginia tentatively scheduled for release the week of June 27.)

Facts for Features: Labor Day — Statistics from the Census Bureau’s demographic subject areas pertaining to the nation’s labor force. Similar Facts for Features commemorate other events or holidays throughout the year. (Tentatively scheduled for release the week of July 4.)

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Radio

Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for July — Upcoming segments include the sale to the public of the first stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service (July 1); Independence Day (July 4) and the invention of the ice cream sundae (July 8). (Scheduled for release on June 30.)

Photo

Featured Photo of the Month — One of the joys of summer — a trip to the ice-cream store for a scoop of your favorite flavor — goes back to 1786. Visit <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/photos/monthphoto.html> for a downloadable and publication-ready photo of an all-American ice-cream fan. (Scheduled for release on June 11.)

Multimedia

National Population Estimates by Age, Race and Hispanic Origin: July 1, 2003 — Multimedia Web Page — The U.S. Census Bureau provides the latest look at race and ethnic population estimates. The new page includes sound bites from Census Bureau Director Louis Kincannon, digital images, population tables comparing races and related links. Visit <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/multimedia/2004.html>. For more information, e-mail us at <broadcast@census.gov>. (Scheduled for release on June 14.)

Demographic

Census-Related

Evidence From Census 2000 About Earnings by Detailed Occupation for Men and
Women — 06/02/04 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/census_2000/001833.html>.

Non-Census

2003 American Housing Survey — 06/02/04 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/housing/001834.html>.

Local Employment Dynamics: A Profile of Older Workers: California — 06/02/04 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/aging_population/001831.html>.
States now available: Calif., Iowa, Ore., Mo. and N.M.
Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/led.html>.

Economic

2002 Public Education Finances — 06/08/04 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/governments/001841.html>.