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2014 Census Test

Preparing for the 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau is researching modern and cost-efficient methods for the population to exercise its civic obligation to be counted in the 2020 Census. The test will take place from June through September 2014.

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2014 Census Test

Preparing for the 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau is researching modern and cost-efficient methods for the population to exercise its civic obligation to be counted in the 2020 Census. The test will take place from June through September 2014.

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Census Explorer: Populations Estimates

Explore the latest population estimates for states and counties by age, race, and Hispanic origin.

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As the Nation Ages, Seven States Become Younger

The median age declined in seven states between 2012 and 2013, including five in the Great Plains, according to new population estimates.

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Find Local Statistics on the Go

Download the new Census App, dwellr, for on-the-go access to key demographic, socio-economic and housing statistics for thousands of places across the nation.

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Mining, Quarrying, Oil and Gas Extraction Booming

This sector showed tremendous growth as establishments rose by 26.4 percent.  Read more in the 2012 Economic Census Advance Report - the first report capturing a comprehensive look at the U.S. economy since the 2007 recession.

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Data Visualization

World Cup Population Bracketology
Test your knowledge of population data for the World Cup teams with the U.S. Census Bureau's World Cup Bracketology game.
 

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American Community Survey – Respond Online

The American Community Survey, one of the nation's most important surveys, is now available for online response. Now most respondents can reply online in a safe, secure and confidential manner saving taxpayers dollars and conserving paper.

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Latest News

Director's Blog: Providing Information for Emergency Preparedness as Arthur Approaches

July 03, 2014

The Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps federal, state, and local officials and emergency planners prepare for selected emergencies.

U.S. Breweries are Booming According to Census Bureau

July 01, 2014

The number of U.S. breweries more than doubled between 2007 and 2012, according to U.S. Census Bureau Economic Census data released today.

D.C.-Area Residents Participate in 2014 Census Test

July 01, 2014

The U.S. Census Bureau announced that today marks Census Day for the 2014 Census Test in parts of Washington, D.C., and Montgomery County, Md.

Population Bracketology

July 01, 2014

Test your knowledge of the populations of the countries competing in the World Cup with the U.S. Census Bureau's world cup edition of population bracketology.

Number of People Living in 'Poverty Areas' Up, Census Bureau Reports

June 30, 2014

One in four U.S. residents live in "poverty areas," up from less than one in five in 2000.

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Stat of the Day

Poverty Areas

One in four U.S. residents live in "poverty areas," according to American Community Survey data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau from 2008 to 2012, up from less than one in five in 2000.

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News Release and Graphic: Fertility of American Women: 2012
Profile America Facts for Features and Graphic: Labor Day: Sept. 1
Profile America Facts for Features: Grandparents Day: Sept. 7

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News Release and Graphic: Fertility of American Women: 2012

Tue, Jul 8, 2014

This report uses data from the 2012 American Community Survey and the 2012 Current Population Survey. It examines women's marital status at the time of their first births, the completed fertility...

Profile America Facts for Features and Graphic: Labor Day: Sept. 1

Tue, Jul 8, 2014

Profile America Facts for Features: Grandparents Day: Sept. 7

Tue, Jul 8, 2014

News Release, Graphic and Interactive Data Visualization: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education and Occupations: 2012

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Tables highlighting both STEM and non-STEM fields of degree, occupation, unemployment and median earnings by sex, race and Hispanic origin. The tables also include state level STEM occupation informat...

Monthly Wholesale Trade: Sales and Inventories

Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 10:00am

Tip Sheet: List and Description of Upcoming Census Bureau Releases and Products

Fri, Jul 11, 2014

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