America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

A Look Back on 2024 Through U.S. Census Bureau Data

As we close out 2024, we look back at a year of U.S. Census Bureau surveys and releases that told rich stories about our nation’s changing demographics and economic trends.

Census Bureau data document how we’re changing as a country, from how and where we live to economic shifts, increased diversity and how disasters affect communities.

Continue reading to learn more about: 

• The rising cost of child care services
• The nation’s fastest-growing metro areas
• The largest annual spike in public school spending in over 20 years
• Broadband access in tribal areas
• How to measure disasters’ impact on supply chains
• The effect of power outages on households

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Highlights from America Counts in 2024

The Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) will provide key yearly measures of economic activity including business revenues, expenses, and assets.

The U.S. Census Bureau’s International Programs Center has provided technical assistance for census counts in more than 100 countries.

Measuring Weather’s Impact on Business

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey now collects data on the impact of extreme weather events on business sales.

About America Counts

America Counts features stories on various topics including: 

• Families, Housing, Employment, Business, Education, Economy 
• Emergency Management, Health, Population, Income and Poverty

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