Weekly Pulse Newsletter

The U.S. Census Bureau is in a unique position to produce data on the social and economic effects of COVID-19 on American households and small businesses. 

Household Pulse Survey

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Based on responses collected October 14 through October 26, the Household Pulse Survey estimates that:

• 24.1% of American adults expect someone in their household to experience a loss in employment income in the next 4 weeks

• 36.9% of adults live in households where at least one adult substituted some or all in-person work for telework because of the coronavirus pandemic

• 10.9% of American adults lived in households where there was either sometimes or often not enough to eat in the previous 7 days

• 7.0% of adults are either not current on their rent or mortgage payment, or have slight or no confidence in making their next payment on time

• Of adults living in households not current on rent or mortgage, 28.4% report eviction or foreclosure in the next two months is either somewhat or very likely

• 33.1% of adults live in households where it has been somewhat or very difficult to pay usual household expenses during the coronavirus pandemic

• 82.5% of adults in households with post-secondary educational plans had those plans cancelled or changed significantly this fall

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COVID-19 Data Hub and More Resources

The Census Bureau has launched a new tool — the COVID-19 Data Hub — designed to help guide the nation as it begins recovery efforts from the sweeping COVID-19 pandemic by providing economic and demographic data. Version 1.5 is now available!

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• More Resources and Recent Releases: 

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Resource Page
  • Taking the Pulse of American Households During COVID-19

  • Providing Perspective During COVID-19 Using Census Data

Business Formation Statistics Updates

The Census Bureau recently released the updated weekly Business Formation Statistics (BFS) series with business application data at the national, regional, and state levels through the week ending October 31. 

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New Census data shows year-to-year changes in weekly state Business Applications from Corporations.

Small Business Pulse Survey Updates

Phase 2 of the Small Business Pulse Survey has concluded. Phase 3 data will be reported beginning November 19, 2020, and continuing every Thursday until January 14, 2021.

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