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May 15, 2015
TP15-10
Upcoming
2015 Product
Calendar — The Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for
each regular and recurring statistical product expected to be released in 2015.
The products are listed in the Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which will be updated as needed
throughout the year.
Learn What Surveys are Being Conducted in Your Community — See
which one of our 130+ annual surveys are being conducted in your community. In a variety of surveys
and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790, the Census Bureau
provides official information about America’s people, businesses, industries
and institutions. See surveys currently in each Census Bureau region:
Atlanta
Chicago
Denver
Los
Angeles
New
York
Philadelphia
Census Bureau Tests
New Technology and Methods in Arizona for 2020 Census — The U.S. Census
Bureau will test research in Maricopa County, Ariz., aimed at reducing the
costs of one of the most expensive census operations — visiting households that
do not return a census form. (Scheduled for release in June.)
Demographic
Subcounty
Population Estimates: July 1, 2014 — Internet
tables showing annual population estimates of the nation’s incorporated places
— cities, towns, townships, villages and boroughs — since the 2010 Census and
up to July 1, 2014, as well as rankings based on population growth. (Embargoed
starting at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 19, for public release at 12:01
a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 21.)
Housing Unit
Estimates: July 1, 2014 — Annual estimates
of the number of housing units for the nation, states and counties since the
2010 Census and up to July 1, 2014. (Embargoed starting at 10 a.m. EDT on
Tuesday, May 19, for public release at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May
21.)
Dynamics of Economic Well-Being:
Participation in Government Programs, 2009-2012: Who Gets Assistance? — This Survey of Income and Program Participation report presents
statistics for the major means-tested government programs by various
demographic and socio-economic characteristics. Statistical comparisons are
made to data collected from 2009 to 2012. (Tentatively scheduled for release
May 28.)
“Who
Votes? Congressional Elections and the American Electorate: 1978-2014” — This report provides a detailed historical portrait of
voters in Congressional elections between 1978 and 2014. In addition to
providing analysis of overall voting rates, the research also includes sections
on age, race, and Hispanic-origin. Users will also find separate tables showing
voting and registration by a variety of additional characteristics, including
sex, educational attainment, and household income. The statistics come from the
Current Population Survey. (Scheduled for release in June.)
Economic
2013
Nonemployer Statistics — This
annual series provides subnational economic data for businesses that have no
paid employees and are subject to federal income tax. The data consist of the number
of businesses and total receipts by industry. (Tentatively scheduled for
release May
26.)
2012 Economic Census
Subject Series: Manufacturing Industry-Product
Analysis Summary — This report presents manufacturing industry shipments by
products and product shipments by contributing industry at six-digit North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level and seven-digit product
class level based on NAICS. It also includes miscellaneous receipts at the
six-digit NAICS level. (Tentatively scheduled for release May 29.)
2012 Economic Census Subject Series: Mining Industry-Product
Analysis Summary — This report presents mining
industry shipments by products and product shipments by contributing industry
at six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level and
seven-digit product class level based on NAICS. (Tentatively scheduled for
release May 29.)
Public
Education Finances: 2013 — These
tables provide a detailed look at how public elementary-secondary school
systems are funded and how those funds are spent on education and services for
our nation’s children. The statistics, released annually, provide information
on revenues, expenditures, debt and assets of our public school systems. The
tables include per-pupil spending and detailed spending on instruction, support
services, special education, school lunches, transportation and salaries. (Tentatively
scheduled for release June 2.)
2012 Economic Census Geographic
Area Series — Continuing on a flow basis through September 2015,
this series provides detailed industry statistics by geographic area for
establishments of firms with paid employees. Data are shown on the 2012 North
American Industry Classification System (NAICS) basis. These data supersede the
data shown in the Industry Series and may be superseded by data shown in later
publication series for selected sectors. See <http://www.census.gov/econ/census/schedule/>
for more information.
2012 Economic
Census Subject Series — Beginning in May and continuing on
a flow basis through June 2016, the subject series reports supplement other
products and present tabulations for the U.S. with some state detail. Reports
for most sectors include establishment and firm size (including legal form of organization).
Miscellaneous subjects reports for the manufacturing sector include general summary,
products summary, materials consumed summary and concentration ratios in manufacturing.
Facts for Features
2013 Hurricane Season — The north Atlantic hurricane
season begins June 1 and lasts through November. The Census Bureau produces
timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness
and recovery efforts. This edition of Facts for Features highlights the number
of people living in areas that could be most affected by these dramatic acts of
nature. (Scheduled for release in May.)
Father’s Day (June 16) — The Census Bureau honors “dear old dad” with a
collection of statistical information from its demographic and economic subject
areas pertaining to Father’s Day, from stay-at-home dads to time spent with
their children. (Scheduled for release in May.)
The Fourth of July — On this day in 1776, the
Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting
the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this
most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard
barbecues across the country. (Scheduled for release in May.)
Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
(July) — To commemorate the July 26, 1990, signing of the Americans with
Disabilities Act into law, the Census Bureau presents a wide array of
statistical information about people with disabilities. (Scheduled for release in
May.)
Training Opportunities
Census Bureau Offers Training
Opportunities — Webinars are available to help the public access and use Census Bureau
statistics. These free sessions, lasting 60 to 90 minutes, show how
to use census databases and mapping tools and how to find demographic and
economic statistics at a local or national level. They also provide quick links
for answers to frequently asked questions about accessing statistics.
The following courses are
offered:
- International
Trade University Webinar Series – FTR 401: Regulatory Changes (Thursday, May
28, 2 p.m. EDT)
- International
Trade University Webinar Series – CLAS 301: Live Classification Session (Thursday,
June 11, 2 p.m. EDT)
Descriptions for each of
the upcoming sessions are available on our educational
resources page. No registration is needed
to join the webinar. Login details will be provided one week before a
webinar.
Archived Training
Resources — Visit the Census Bureau’s Training Resources
Library for free, previously recorded trainings that are
available for use at your convenience. The library includes presentations,
recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.
Multimedia
Radio
Profile America segments include rationing gas in “Stumped at
the Pump” (May 20) and being read all over in “First Daily Newspaper” (May 30).
The daily features are available at <http://www.census.gov/multimedia/www/radio/>,
with download options for MP3 (including podcast subscription) and WAV or zip
files for the entire month (MP3).
Apps
Challenge Your
Knowledge of State Statistics with Census PoP Quiz — This mobile app from the
Census Bureau challenges a user’s knowledge of the 50 states and the District
of Columbia. Census PoP Quiz is available for download to Android and Apple
devices. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/mobile/>.
Find Your Ideal
Place with the Census Bureau’s dwellr App — A Census Bureau mobile app
named “dwellr” can help people on the go access key demographic, socio-economic
and housing statistics for thousands of places across the nation. Users can
also learn more about where they are by a simple tap of the screen that reveals
educational levels, housing values and total population drawn from the American
Community Survey. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/mobile/>.
Stay Connected with the Census Bureau’s America’s Economy Mobile
App — Every week, the Department of
Commerce releases key Census Bureau economic indicators. Get the latest
business news on-the-go as it is released through the Census Bureau’s free,
easy-to-use mobile app, America’s Economy, available for download for both
Apple and Android phones and tablets. The app provides real-time updates for 20
key economic indicators from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics and
Bureau of Economic Analysis. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/mobile/economy/>.
Recently Released
(Released
since May 1, 2015)
Media Advisory: Census
Bureau to Participate in National Civic Day of Hacking, Issues City SDK
Challenge to Developers — May 13 — The U.S. Census Bureau is participating in this year’s
National Day of Civic Hacking by
launching the “City SDK Open Data
Solutions Challenge.” This challenge encourages developers to use
the Census Bureau’s City Software
Development Kit (SDK), a new tool
that makes the bureau’s API (application
programming interface) easier to use. As part of this national event, the
Census Bureau will also participate in the 2015 Urban Sustainability Apps
Competition, where developers have the opportunity to create apps using the City SDK.
Area Residents Urged to be a Part of History, Participate in Closing
Days of 2015 Census Test — May 11 — May 31 is the last day for residents in
Savannah, Ga., and its surrounding counties to be a part of history and
participate in the 2015 Census Test. Residents can answer the brief
questionnaire at <www.census.gov/2015>.
Savannah area residents have a unique opportunity to help taxpayers save up to
$5 billion in 2020 Census operating costs by shaping what will be the most
fundamentally redesigned census in U.S. history. Internet address: <http://census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-83.html>.
Economic
2013
ZIP Code Business Patterns — May 5 — Provides data on the
number of business establishments by employment-size class for detailed
industries. Statistics are provided for about 40,000 ZIP codes nationwide and include the total number of
establishments, employment and payroll for more than 40,000 five-digit ZIP code
areas nationwide. In addition, the number of establishments for nine
employment-size categories is provided by detailed industry for each ZIP code. Internet
address: <http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-tps39.html>.
Facts for
Features
Older Americans Month: May — May 8 — To commemorate Older Americans
Month, the Census Bureau has compiled a list of statistics pertaining to our
senior citizens. This edition provides updated statistical information on topics
such as earnings, education, voting, homeownership, military service and
marital status. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2015/cb15-ff09.html>.
Mother’s Day: May 10, 2015 — May 6 — Flowers,
perfume and jewelry are all popular gifts given on this special day honoring
our nation’s moms. This fact sheet presents statistical information from the
Census Bureau’s economic and demographic subject areas on these and many other
topics pertaining to this observance. Internet address:
<http://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2015/cb15-ff08.html>.
Multimedia
Radio
Profile
America segments included a durability milestone in “Iron Horse” (May 2) and
getting settled in “Jamestown” (May 13). Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/multimedia/www/radio/>.
Blogs
Calling
All American Community Survey Data Users — Census Bureau Director
John H. Thompson writes that right now, the U.S.
Census Bureau is conducting a survey to gather user feedback on American
Community Survey data products. To take the ACS Data Products Survey,
please visit our website by May 29, 2015. It should take no longer than 15
minutes to complete.
China Replaces Mexico as the Top Sending Country for Immigrants
to the United States — Census Bureau demographer Eric Jensen writes
that immigration from China and India is increasing while immigration from
Mexico is down. Other top immigrant-sending countries from Asia include Korea,
the Philippines and Japan. This new pattern in the national origins of recent
immigrants is a notable change from recent decades.
When Do Mothers Earn More? A Look at Fertility Timing and
Occupation —
Census Bureau sociologist Christin Landivar writes that researchers have
highlighted a consistent motherhood “wage penalty” of 6 to 7 percent for
mothers of one child and 12 to 13 percent for mothers of multiple
children. Another examination of the data, however, shows that there
are certain circumstances where mothers outearn nonmothers.
Talkin’ ‘Bout Our Generations: Will Millennials Have a Similar
Impact on America’s Institutions as the Baby Boomers? — The Census Bureau’s Sandra Colby writes that over the next
several years, baby boomers will continue transitioning into retirement and old
age while millennials, many of whom are children of the baby boomers, pass
through the traditional benchmarks of adulthood (e.g., finishing school,
finding jobs and buying homes). Researchers and reporters, among others, have
drawn comparisons between the experiences and behaviors of these two
generations.
How Did People Experience Poverty from 2009 to 2012? — The Census Bureau’s Ashley Edwards writes that typical poverty statistics
are a snapshot of the population in poverty at the time of the survey. Are
the poor young or old? Are they single parents, in large families or
childless? New estimates highlight an easy-to-overlook aspect of
poverty: It is not a constant and individuals move in and out of poverty.
FAQ’s
of the ITMD Customer Service Survey — The Census Bureau’s Vecoya Green
writes that the International Trade Management Division (ITMD) 2014 Customer
Service Survey was a success. The ITMD is delighted that so many users took the
time to give feedback about the services that we provide.
International
Trade University Webinar – FTR 301— On April 30, the Census Bureau held the
fourth webinar in its International Trade University Webinar Series — FTR 301:
Types of Export Transactions.
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News
releases, reports, statistical 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 or email <pio@census.gov>.
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