America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
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EmploymentDoes Using Artificial Intelligence Save Time at Work?August 11, 2026The Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey found that most U.S. workers who used AI at work in the last week said it saved them time.
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Business and EconomyNew Ways to Access One-of-a-Kind DataAugust 06, 2026The Annual Integrated Economic Survey expands how users can access economic data by industry and geography.
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PopulationMeasuring Foreign-Born Population Over Nation’s 250-Year HistoryJuly 21, 2026Historical census data document changes in the foreign-born population in both numbers and countries of origin.
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Business and EconomyA Road Trip Across the Vacation EconomyJuly 14, 2026The Census Bureau rings in the summer with a travel statistics road map.
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HealthWhere You Live Matters for Your Health and So Does How We Measure ItJuly 09, 2026Census Bureau research helps policymakers and researchers identify the most reliable ways to predict health outcomes and distribute resources accordingly.
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PopulationU.S. Fertility Continues to Drop but Still High in Some CountiesJune 25, 2026Counties with the highest numbers of births have some of the lowest fertility rates.
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TaxationFundamental Shifts in State Taxes in Past CenturyJune 17, 2026Income and sales taxes have largely replaced property taxes, once the lion’s share of state tax revenue.
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HousingHelping You Decide Where to Buy a HomeJune 10, 2026Census Bureau resources help homebuyers find the best locations for their needs.
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Population2026 World Cup Teams Will Have Home Crowds Among U.S. Foreign-BornJune 09, 2026Census data show which of the 48 countries in the World Cup have the largest foreign-born fan bases in the United States and where they live.
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PopulationAmerica Counts 250 YearsJune 04, 2026The decennial census, mandated by the framers of the Constitution, has evolved along with our nation over the course of their shared history.
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HousingWho Doesn’t Have Air Conditioning?June 03, 2026The Census Bureau’s new Local Air Conditioning Estimates (LACE) helps local planners respond to risk of heat exposure in their communities.
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Business and EconomyAI Use at U.S. BusinessesMay 26, 2026AI use grew between December 2025 and May 2026 across firm sizes and sectors.
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Marriage and DivorceFewer Unmarried Women Gave Birth in the Past DecadeMay 19, 2026Several states in the South had higher levels of recent births to unmarried women than many states in the Midwest, Northeast and West.
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PopulationMovin’ Out: More Growth on Outer Edges of Major CitiesMay 14, 2026New 2025 Census Bureau population estimates for cities and towns show population growth farther from city centers, but not for every city.
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Small BusinessCensus Bureau Data Tell the Small Business StoryMay 04, 2026The 63rd Annual Small Business Week recognizes small businesses’ contribution to the nation’s economy.
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Families and Living ArrangementsOver a Third of Partners in Opposite-Sex Couples Were the Same AgeApril 27, 2026A new interactive data visualization explores characteristics of opposite-sex married and unmarried couples who lived together in 2025.
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PopulationEight of the Nation’s Top 15 Last Names Stayed the Same Since 1790April 14, 2026Newly released names data from the 2020 Census show which first and last names are the most popular across the nation.
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AgeU.S. Population Aging as Nation Turns 250April 09, 2026New population estimates show women still outnumbered men at older ages, but the gap is narrowing due to lower mortality rates and historical factors.
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Business and EconomyState Lottery Ticket Sales Soar as Prizes Get LargerApril 08, 2026While sales nearly doubled to $104.7 billion from 2008 to 2024, state lottery prizes more than doubled to $70.2 billion in FY 2024.
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Families and Living ArrangementsNumber of Same-Sex Couple Households Nearly Doubled From 2005 to 2024April 01, 2026Census Bureau data show demographic and economic characteristics of same- and opposite-sex couple U.S. households.
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Business and EconomyHighlighting Census Business Builder’s Geography FeaturesMarch 31, 2026Census Business Builder tool features unique ways to pull only the data you need by customizing regions and applying geographic filters.
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PopulationSome Like it Hot: County Domestic Migration Trends From 2011 to 2025March 26, 2026Counties that once attracted droves of domestic migrants have cooled off and other counties have replaced them as popular migration destinations.
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PopulationNet International Migration Down in Every State and Most CountiesMarch 26, 2026Census Bureau used new methodology to improve accuracy of county population estimates released today.
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Business and EconomyU.S. Chemical Manufacturers Grew Despite Overall Manufacturing DeclineMarch 05, 2026The chemical manufacturing industry creates commonplace products like medicine, soap and plastics.
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Income and PovertyMany U.S. Counties Had High Poverty Rates Over 20 YearsFebruary 26, 2026Recently released 2024 American Community Survey 5-year data identify places where poverty rates were consistently high since 2005.
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EmploymentUnexpected Workforce Trends in Post-Pandemic ManhattanFebruary 19, 2026Recent jobs data show Manhattan’s workforce shares have shifted younger, more female and into the Accommodation and Food Services industries after the pandemic.
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Business and EconomyAbility to Borrow Money Offers Clues to Financial Health of BusinessesFebruary 10, 2026Most employer businesses that applied for credit got what they asked for, according to the latest available data from the Annual Business Survey.
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IncomeHow Income Varies by Race and GeographyJanuary 29, 2026Median income of non-Hispanic White households declined in five states over the past 15 years: Alaska, Connecticut, Louisiana, Nevada, and New Mexico.
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HousingRental Costs Up, Mortgages Stayed FlatJanuary 29, 2026Newly Released American Community Survey compares 2020-2024 and 2015-2019 housing costs by county.
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HousingShare of Owner-Occupied, Mortgage-Free Homes Up in 2024January 29, 2026The share of U.S. homeowners without a mortgage was higher in 2024 than a decade earlier nationwide and in every state, though not all counties saw increases.
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PopulationU.S. Population Growth Slowest Since COVID-19 PandemicJanuary 27, 2026The decline in international migration was felt across the states, though its impact varied.
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Business and EconomyWho Are the Inventors and Firms That Generate the Most Patents?January 22, 2026Research that links patent inventors to Census Bureau data shows that startups tended to produce fewer but more impactful patents than older firms.
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Marriage and DivorceThe Long-Term Effects of Divorce on ChildrenJanuary 20, 2026Children of divorce face higher risks of teen pregnancy, incarceration, low income and early death.
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Business and EconomyExploring New Frontiers With the Quarterly Workforce IndicatorsJanuary 13, 2026New data on employment and hiring for detailed national industries enable data users to explore the composition and dynamics of specialized workforces.
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Business and EconomyEconomic Census Highlights Variety of Products Many Industries SellJanuary 06, 2026North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Data Release from the 2022 Economic Census is a treasure trove of unique information.
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Business and EconomyRevenue and Employment Trends Reveal Shifts in U.S. EconomyDecember 30, 2025Revenue and employment losses in select retail industries continued, while online sales brokers and local delivery boomed.
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