Census Bureau Tip Sheet
A product of the U.S. Census Bureau's Public Information Office
July 7, 2006 TP06-14
Upcoming
Demographics
Decennial Surveys
Financing the Future: 2001–2002 — The number of dollars going to scholars is the focus of these tabulations. They provide data on the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of college students and the costs and financing associated with their schooling during the 2001-2002 academic year. (Tentatively scheduled for release late-July.)
2005 American Housing Survey National Public Use Microdata File — These microdata enable users to generate their own tabulations on a wide range of housing topics, e.g., housing costs, the frequency of repairs made and satisfaction with neighborhood. The file consists of individual responses to the survey, with identifying information removed. (Tentatively scheduled for release mid-July.)
Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2003 — This report shows national-level 10-year trends of child-support income received by parents for children whose other parent lives elsewhere. It also examines other types of support received for the children, such as health insurance and noncash assistance. (Tentatively scheduled for release late-July.)
Current Population Survey Data Collection Announcement —
In August, Census Bureau field representatives will visit approximately 100,000
randomly selected households nationwide for the Current Population Survey’s
update of employment data. (Tentatively scheduled for release late-July.)
Estimates and Projections
State and County Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin: July 1, 2005 — Last year, Texas joined three other states and the District of Columbia in having a majority of its population consisting of minorities. Demographic shifts are likely to continue when population estimates are released by characteristics for the nation’s states and 3,141 counties. (Tentatively scheduled for release late-July.)
Economics
Economic Surveys
2006 State and Metropolitan Area Data Book — This collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States reveals facts such as Atlanta is now the ninth largest metropolitan area, more than 75 percent of people in Nevada were born outside that state and nearly 80 percent of Louisiana residents were born in that state. (Tentatively scheduled for release mid-July.)
Nonemployer Statistics: 2004 — Summarizes the number of establishments and sales or receipts of businesses without paid employees that are subject to federal income tax. Most nonemployers are small unincorporated businesses, which may or may not be the owner’s principal source of income. (Tentatively scheduled for release late-July.)
Facts for Features
Grandparents Day (Sept. 10) — Data from the Census Bureau’s demographic subject area highlighting these unsung role models and caregivers. (Tentatively scheduled for release early-July.)
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) — In celebration of the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spanish-speaking nations, the Census Bureau presents data from its demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to the nation’s Hispanic population. (Tentatively scheduled for release mid-July.)
Unmarried and Single Americans Week (Sept. 17–23) — The third full week of September is dedicated to the 100 million unattached Americans. The Census Bureau presents statistics about this group, comprising about 44 percent of all U.S. residents age 15 and over. (Tentatively scheduled for release late-July.)
Miscellaneous
On the Map Interactive Online Tool — Data for two more states join On the Map, an interactive mapping application that shows where people work and live with companion reports on their age, earnings and industry distributions. (Tentatively scheduled for release mid-July.)
Broadcast/Photo/Multimedia/Television
Radio
Profile America and Al Dia (Spanish) for July/August —
Upcoming segments include “A Big Month for Ice Cream” (July 12),
“Legal Drinking Age” (July 17), “Air Conditioning” (July
19) and “Debut of MTV” (Aug. 1). The entire set of August daily
features will go live on July 31 at: <http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/broadcast/radio/index.html>.
Recently Released
(Since June 23, 2006)
Demographic
Demographic Surveys
Consumer Expenditure Survey Data Collection — 3/23/06
— Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/miscellaneous/007122.html>.
Economics
2002 Economic Census
Survey of Business Owners: Native Hawaiian- and Other Pacific Islander-Owned Firms: 2002 — 6/28/06 — Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/business_ownership/007092.html>.
Facts for Features
Labor Day — 7/06/06 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/007125.html>.
Back to School — 6/29/06 — Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/007108.html>.
News releases, reports, data tables and radio transcripts are available on the Public Information Office's Web page at