Stats for Stories: August & September 2020

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August & September 2020

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The 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season (June-November) is at its mid-point with Hurricane Laura now over land. September is National Preparedness and National Wilderness Month. September 7 is Labor Day and Brazil Independence Day. September 9 is California's 170th year of statehood.

 

Hurricane

2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30

The Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management offers real-time access to data about people living and working in areas affected by hurricanes.

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Emergency

National Preparedness Month: September

When major disasters strike, visit the Census Bureau's Emergency Management page to access demographic and economic data for the impacted areas.

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Wilderness

National Wilderness Month: September

The 1964 Wilderness Act created the National Wilderness Preservation System, which now includes 803 areas (111,687,310 acres) in 44 states and Puerto Rico.

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Labor

Labor Day: September 7

The 2018 American Community Survey estimated 111.2M full-time, year-round civilian employed population 16 years and over in the U.S., up from 94.7M in 2010.

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Brazil

Brazil Independence Day (1822): September 7

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Population Clock estimated Brazil’s population at 211.7M and the U.S. at 329.9M, the world’s 7th and 3rd most populous countries.

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CA

California 170th Anniversary of Statehood (1850): September 9

California joined the Union on September 9, 1850, as the 31st state. Nickname: Golden State. Motto: Eureka.

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Upcoming Stats for Stories for September 2020:

  • Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance: September 11
  • Grandparents Day: September 13
  • Minority Enterprise Development Week: September 13-19
  • National Staffing Employee Week: September 14-20
  • National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15-October 15
  • National Stepfamily Day: September 16
  • Mexico Independence Day (1810): September 16
  • National Dance Day: September 19
  • 72nd Emmy Awards: September 20
  • Unmarried and Single Americans Week: September 20-26
  • National Hunting and Fishing Day: September 26
  • Ancestor Appreciation Day: September 27
  • National Coffee Day: September 29
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Stats for Stories (SFS) links you to Census Bureau statistics about current events, observances, holidays and anniversaries. These newsworthy and timely stats will help you bring your stories to life.