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Census Bureau Statement on 2020 Census Data Collection Ending

Over 99.9% of housing units have been accounted for in the 2020 Census. Self-response and field data collection operations will conclude on October 15, 2020.

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Census Bureau Releases New School Enrollment Data

The report examines the characteristics of people enrolled in school using statistics from the Current Population Survey and the American Community Survey.

PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 15, 2020

Clarification on 2020 Census Multiple Contacts and Visits

People who have already responded may get multiple visits or phone calls to verify that they responded, or to check addresses and and other information.

PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 15, 2020

New Technical Note on Select Topics in International Censuses

The U.S. Census Bureau released a series of technical notes on Select Topics in International Censuses.

PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 15, 2020

New Earnings and Employment Data for College Graduates

The U.S. Census Bureau updated the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) statistics with the release of earnings tabulations for four more higher education.

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Health Care Still Largest U.S. Employer

The 2018 County Business Patterns show that health care employs the most but Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services saw the largest payroll increase.

STORY | OCTOBER 07, 2020

The 2019 Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll Is Out

The Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll shows the largest government employment categories: education, hospitals, and police protection.

STORY | OCTOBER 05, 2020

What Recent Elections Tell Us About the American Voter Today

In the last presidential election, 70% of the voting-eligible population registered to vote and 61% voted. Almost 9 in 10 registered voters cast a ballot.

STORY | OCTOBER 02, 2020

Manufacturing Still Among Top Five U.S. Employers

Held annually on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day showcases the contributions of a key economic sector.

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