Dec. 7, 2007                                                                                                              TP07-25

Upcoming

Demographic

Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2008 — How has the revenue for MP3 players fared over the past four years? How do they compare with digital televisions? Published since 1878, the upcoming 127th Statistical Abstractincludes dozens of new tables and statistics on thousands of facets of American life. (Tentatively scheduled for release in mid-December.)

State Population Estimates: July 1, 2007 — Arizona was the nation’s fastest-growing state in 2006, breaking Nevada’s long-standing grip on the title. Internet tables will show July 1, 2007, population estimates and components of change for the nation, states and Puerto Rico.
(Tentatively scheduled for release in late December.)

New Year’s Day Population — The Census Bureau rings in the new year with its annual projection of the nation’s population for Jan. 1, 2008. The release will include birth, death and net international migration rates. (Tentatively scheduled for release in late December.)

Educational Attainment in the United States: 2007 — Internet tables detailing education levels by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, marital status, nativity, occupation and other demographic characteristics at the national level. (Tentatively scheduled for release in early January.)

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE): 2005 — These tables provide estimates of income and poverty for states and counties, as well as estimates of poverty and population for school districts, median household income and poverty rates of various age groups. SAIPE provides annual updates for the administration of federal programs and the allocation of federal funds to local jurisdictions. (Tentatively scheduled for release in late December/early January.)

Census Atlas of the United States — This hardbound 300-page book contains more than 700 maps and figures organized to increase understanding of population and housing characteristics from 1790 to 2000. It is the first comprehensive statistical atlas of population and housing produced by the Census Bureau since the 1920s. To order, go to <http://bookstore.gpo.gov/>).

What It’s Worth: Field of Training and Economic Status: 2004 — We’ve seen the data showing that more education usually equals a higher salary. But what fields of study have the greater payoff? This series of tables from the Survey of Income and Program Participation examines the relationship between field of training and monthly earnings. (Tentatively scheduled for release in late December.)

Economic

Economic Census Audio News Conference — Department of Commerce, Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis executives will discuss and answer questions about the 2007 Economic Census during a phone-in news conference on Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Every five years, the economic census provides the most comprehensive, detailed and authoritative facts about the American economy. More information can be found at <http://www.business.census.gov>.

2006 Service Annual Survey: Information Sector — Does the movie industry make more off admissions or concessions? Are Internet publishers doing better than newspapers? Has cable TV revenue surpassed broadcast television revenue? Find the answers, and more, in these tables.
(Tentatively scheduled for release in mid-December.)

2006 Service Annual Survey: Health Care and Social Assistance — Who’s the bigger revenue earner for the health care industry: doctors, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists or podiatrists? What role do hospitals play as a revenue source? How about elderly care facilities? Read up on all the economic details on health care and social assistance. (Tentatively scheduled for release in mid-December.)

2007 Capital Spending Report: U.S. Capital Spending Patterns, 1999-2005 — This first look at capital expenditure patterns from 1999 to 2005 reveals data about firms with and without employees, expenditures for structures and equipment, and expenditures for major industry sectors. The data comes from the Annual Capital Expenditures Survey. (Tentatively scheduled for release in mid-December.)

2007 Economic Census — More than 4 million businesses across the country will receive questionnaires in December for the 2007 Economic Census. Every five years, the economic census provides the most comprehensive, detailed and authoritative facts about the American economy. The forms are to be completed and returned — either electronically or by mail — by Feb. 12, 2008. More information can be found at <http://www.business.census.gov>.

2010 Census

Notice a change to Census.gov? — The 2010 Census is less than three years away, so we’ve replaced the Census 2000 logo with the 2010 Census icon on our <http://www.census.gov> home page. Access the latest news and information about the 2010 Census from this selection. Or, find Census 2000 information at <http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html>.

Facts for Features

Valentine’s Day — The year’s most romantic edition features a collection of statistics pertaining to this special day for lovers. Data are provided on chocolates, flowers and jewelry, among other topics. (Tentatively scheduled for release in mid-December and early February.)

50th Daytona 500 — NASCAR’s 500-mile stock-car race that began in 1959 at Daytona International Speedway has evolved into a worldwide phenomenon. A global TV audience of more than 50 million is expected to watch the Feb. 17 race, with the winner pocketing about $1.5 million. To commemorate this automotive milestone, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts and figures relating to our nation, Florida and Daytona Beach during the past 50 years. (Scheduled for release on Dec. 17 and early February.)

St. Patrick’s Day and Irish-American Heritage Month (March) — The Census Bureau joins the annual celebration of all things Irish by providing this statistical information from its demographic and economic subject areas. (Tentatively scheduled for release in early January and late February.)

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. (Tentatively scheduled for release in early January and late February.)

     Editor’s note: Facts for Features are customarily released about two months before an observance in order to accommodate magazine production timelines.

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Radio

Profile America and Al Día (Spanish) for December — Upcoming segments include “Nobel Prizes” (Dec. 10) and “First Flight” (Dec. 17). The December daily features are available at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>.

The URL for MP3 downloads, WAV files and subscription podcast access is
<http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/profile_america/index.html>. Profile America and Al Día daily features can be downloaded individually and for the entire month via zip files at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>.

Recently Released

(Since Nov. 23, 2007)

Demographic

Dynamics of Economic Well-Being: Fluctuations in the United States Income Distribution, 2001-2003 — Dec. 3 — This report looks at how households moved up and down in income in relation to others over a three-year period.
Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/prod/2007pubs/p70-112.pdf>.

Profiles of Older Workers — Nov. 26 — The Census Bureau, in partnership with 31 states, has launched a series of reports on workers 55 and older. Hawaii was the sixth state to be released in the series.
Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/miscellaneous/010983.html>.

Economic

2006 Service Annual Survey: Truck Transportation, Couriers and Messengers, and Warehousing and Storage — Dec. 4 — In 2005, U.S. commercial trucks traveled 90 billion miles — the equivalent of nearly 1,300 trips to Mars and back. This 2006 report reveals updates on revenue and expense estimates for firms that haul, warehouse and deliver America’s freight.
Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/service_industries/011061.html>.

2006 Service Annual Survey: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments — Nov. 29 — Securities, commodity contracts and other financial investment activities continued to climb at an accelerating rate, reaching $499 billion in 2006, a 23 percent increase from $406 billion in 2005. This report tracks the rapidly changing revenue for firms that make up the securities section of the financial industry.
Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/service_industries/011044.html>.

Facts for Features

Black History Month (February) — Dec. 3 — To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, the Census Bureau presents a collection of demographic and economic statistics about the black community.
Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/010969.html>.

Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television

Radio

Profile America and Al Día (Spanish) for November and December — Segments included “First Army-Navy Game” (Nov. 29) and “Holiday Driving” (Dec. 5). Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>.

Photo

Public Information Office Photo Services — Internet pages have been updated to provide access to three key photo offerings: “Enumerators and Field Representatives,” “Census Bureau Headquarters” and “National Processing Center.” All images are free for use. Go to the Census Bureau home page at <http://www.census.gov>, and click on “Broadcast and Photo Services.” The direct link to the photo galleries is <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/photos/index.html>.

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News releases, reports, data tables and radio transcripts are available on the Public Information Office’s Web page at <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/news.html>. Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office at 301-763-3030; fax 301-763-3762; or e-mail <pio@census.gov>.