Census Bureau News -- Tip Sheet # (TP16-01)

Census Bureau News -- Tip Sheet # (TP16-01)

TIP SHEET: TP16-01

Jan. 8, 2016

Upcoming

2016 Product Calendar — The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product expected to be released in 2016. The products are listed in the Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year.

Learn What Surveys are Being Conducted in Your Community — See which of our 130-plus 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 being conducted in each Census Bureau region:

2020 Census

Census Bureau to Conduct 2020 Census Program Management Review on Jan. 22 — U.S. Census Bureau officials will provide updates for conducting the 2020 Census during the winter quarterly program management review. (Scheduled for release Jan. 13.)

Demographic

Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2013 — This report shows national-level trends of child-support income received by parents for children whose other parent(s) lived elsewhere. The Census Bureau collects detailed information about child-support agreements or awards, such as the reported amounts due and received, as well as other socioeconomic characteristics about custodial parents and their families. (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 19.)

2013 Age, Sex, Race, Hispanic Origin and Foreign-Born Table Packages — These tables from the 2013 Current Population Survey include detailed social and economic statistics for age groups, the Hispanic population, the black population, the Asian population and the foreign-born population. (Tentatively scheduled for release in January.)

2015 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) Parallel Survey — According to Public Law 113-235 Dec. 16, 2014, the Census Bureau was instructed to “collect data for the Annual Social and Economic Supplement to the Current Population Survey using the same health insurance questions included in previous years, in addition to the revised questions implemented in the Current Population Survey beginning in February 2014.” The Census Bureau will release the 2015 CPS ASEC Parallel Survey Research File and a detailed health insurance table based on this file. (Tentatively scheduled for release in January.)

Educational Attainment in the United States: 2015 — This table package provides Current Population Survey statistics on educational attainment by demographic characteristics, such as age, sex, race and Hispanic origin. It also includes detailed information, including charts and graphs on years of school completed and shows the level of education adults have completed. A report detailing findings from these data will be released separately. (Table package tentatively scheduled for release in January; report tentatively scheduled to be released in February.)

Economic

Infographic: Census of Governments — A collection of visuals providing background information on the twice-a-decade Census of Governments. Includes a look at the process of planning, and data collection and dissemination for the upcoming 2017 Census. (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 20.)

Start of 2012 Economic Census Subject Series: Retail Trade-Product Lines — The first report in the subject series for the retail sector presents national and state-level data for retail at the two through six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level. The subject and summary series provide statistics on number of establishments and sales/receipts by products and contributing industry. The retail trade subject and summary series reports will be released on a flow basis through March 2016 on topics ranging from product lines to class of customer. (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 22.)

2014 Service Annual Survey — This annual business survey provides the most comprehensive national statistics available on service activity in the United States. Sectors include transportation and warehousing; finance and insurance; educational services; and arts, entertainment and recreation, to name a few. The statistics show operating revenue and expenses for both taxable and tax-exempt firms and organizations, sources of revenue and expenses by type for selected industries, and selected industry-specific items. The survey also provides e-commerce revenue for all industries and export revenue and inventory data for selected industries. (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 27.)

2012 Economic Census Subject Series: Retail Trade-Establishment and Firm — This report presents sales, payroll and employment data for the United States by various categories. For establishments, the categories are sales size, employment size and legal form of organization. For firms, the categories are sales size, employment size, concentration by largest firms and number of establishments operated (single units and multiunits). (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 27.)

2013 County Business Patterns-Congressional Districts — These statistics provide the only detailed annual information on the number of establishments, employees and annual payroll for the 114th Congressional Districts. These data are useful for studying the economic activity of small areas and analyzing economic changes over time. These data will be released in a new version of My Congressional District. (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 27.)

2012 Economic Census Subject Series — 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

Women’s History Month: March — In commemoration of this annual observance highlighting and celebrating the varied and historic accomplishments of women, this edition provides statistical information on topics such as earnings, education, business ownership, voting, occupations, military service and marriage. (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 15.)

Irish-American Heritage Month (March) and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) — You may not find a pot of gold at the end of this edition of Facts for Features, but you will find it useful and informative nonetheless. It is filled with statistical information from the Census Bureau’s demographic and economic subject areas on the nation’s Irish-American population and other facets of this celebration of all things Irish. (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 20.)

Super Bowl 50: Feb. 7, 2016 — Super Bowl 50 will be played Feb. 7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The first Super Bowl was played on Jan. 15, 1967, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with the Green Bay Packers beating the Kansas City Chiefs by the score of 35-10. To commemorate this year’s golden anniversary Super Bowl, the Census Bureau presents a collection of facts looking at how life has changed from 1967 to 2016 and examining the demographics of the host city, as well as the cities represented by the two participating teams. (Tentatively scheduled for release Jan. 27.)

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 course is offered:

Accessing American Community Survey Block Group Data (Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m. EST)
Introduction to the American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Files (Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m. EST)

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 previously recorded trainings that are free and available for use at your convenience. The library includes presentations, recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.

Multimedia

Radio

Profile America segments include campus discontent in “First College Protest” (Jan. 12) and adjusting the volumes in “First Librarian of Congress” (Jan. 30).

The daily features are available at <http://www.census.gov/library/audio.html>, with download options for MP3 (including podcast subscription) and WAV or zip files for the entire month.

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 Dec. 28, 2015)

Demographic

New Year’s Day Population — Dec. 30 — The Census Bureau rang in the year with its annual projection of the nation’s population for Jan. 1, 2016. The release includes birth, death and net international migration rates, as well as a projection of the world population. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-tps113.html>.

Population of Cities and Metro Areas Involved in Determining the Nation’s Top Team in College Football — Dec. 29 — The Census Bureau presents a graphic that shows the July 1, 2014, population of the cities and metropolitan areas involved in the four-team playoff in college football’s top division. In the first semifinal on Thursday, Dec. 31, No. 1-ranked Clemson (Clemson, S.C.) played No. 4 Oklahoma (Norman, Okla.) in Miami Gardens, Fla. In the other semifinal, No. 2 Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) faced No. 3 Michigan State (East Lansing, Mich.) in Arlington, Texas. The championship game will be on Monday, Jan. 11, in Glendale, Ariz. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-tps112.html>.

Economic

2012 Economic Census Subject Series: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services-Establishment and Firm Size Reports — Jan. 8 — The first report in the subject series for the professional, scientific and technical services sector presents national data at the two through seven-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level. This report presents receipts/revenue, payroll and employment data for the United States by various categories. For establishments, the categories are receipts/revenue size, employment size and legal form of organization. For firms, the categories are receipts/revenue size, employment size, concentration by largest firms and number of establishments operated (single units and multiunits). The professional, scientific and technical services sector subject series reports will be released on a flow basis through June 2016. The topics will range from product lines to class of customer. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016/cb16-tps02.html>.

2012 Economic Census Subject Series: Information-Establishment and Firm Size Reports — Jan. 8 — The first report in the subject series for the information sector presents national data at the two through seven-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level. This report presents receipts, payroll and employment data for the United States by various categories. For establishments, the categories are receipts size, employment size and legal form of organization. For firms, the categories are receipts size, employment size, concentration by largest firms and number of establishments operated (single units and multiunits). The information sector subject series reports will be released on a flow basis through June 2016. The topics will range from product lines to exported services. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016/cb16-tps02.html>.

2012 Economic Census Subject Series: Accommodation and Food Services-Establishment and Firm Size Reports — Jan. 8 — The first report in the subject series for the accommodation and food services sector presents national data at the two through seven-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level. This report presents sales, payroll and employment data for the United States by various categories. For establishments, the categories are sales size, employment size and legal form of organization. For firms, the categories are sales size, employment size, concentration by largest firms and number of establishments operated (single units and multiunits). The accommodation and food services subject series reports will be released on a flow basis through March 2016. The topics will range from product lines to average cost per meal. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016/cb16-tps02.html>.

Facts for Features

Valentine’s Day: Feb. 14, 2016 — Jan. 8 — To celebrate this holiday, the Census Bureau highlights a range of information including statistics on chocolates, flowers, jewelry and marriage. Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2016/cb16-ff02.html>.

Black History Month: February — Dec. 29 — 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/newsroom/facts-for-features/2016/cb16-ff01.html>.

Multimedia

Census Bureau History Home Page (Jan. 4) — The Census Bureau’s history website <http://www.census.gov/history> commemorates the Jan. 8, 1889, anniversary of Herman Hollerith’s patent for a mechanical tabulator that sped tabulation of the 1890 Census and revolutionized the field of data processing for decades to come. Hollerith founded what would become (through acquisitions and mergers) one of the world’s leading computer, data processing and storage companies in the world — International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). Visit the history home page to learn more about Herman Hollerith and the impact this innovative Census Bureau employee had on the computing world.

Stats for Stories

Profile America’s Stats for Stories provides links to timely newsworthy statistics on census.gov that relate to observances, holidays, anniversaries, and current events not covered by Facts for Features.

Stats for Stories: National Hot Tea Month — January 2016

Stats for Stories: Popcorn Day — Jan. 19

Radio

Profile America segments included masticating mouthfuls in “Chewsy Americans” (Dec. 28) and the ABCs of liquor sales in “States of Intoxication” (Jan. 2). Internet address: <http://www.census.gov/library/audio/profile-america.html>.

Blogs

The Year in Review — As the year came to a close, Census Bureau Director John H. Thompson recognized all of the hard work and notable achievements that have taken place at the U.S. Census Bureau over the past year. As the leading source of statistics on our nation’s people, places and economy, we’re always striving to serve our customers better — whether they are responding to a survey or want data about their community. Some accomplishments include the release of the 2020 Census Operational Plan, the success of two census tests (one in Savannah, Ga., and the other in Maricopa County, Ariz.) and the launch of the new Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs.

Export Classification Codes Part 2: This is the second of three blog posts that discusses the proper way to classify mixtures, kits or parts for exports. This blog post explains how to classify kits using the international guidance provided in the General Rules of Interpretation.

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