Census Bureau Tip Sheet: TP26-19
Upcoming
Online Product Calendar — The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information.
Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey — The U.S. Census Bureau’s Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is looking for participants for an upcoming Usability Testing study. A wide range of data users with varying backgrounds are needed to learn how users interact with the website. Participants should have past or current experience using or analyzing data, and have used data from data.census.gov or other statistical sites for research and to make decisions. Visit census.gov to complete the eligibility survey. Email for more information.
Demographic
New Report on the Living Arrangements, Caregiving, and Well-Being of Older Populations in China, India, Mexico, and South Africa — The growing burden of chronic illnesses and cognitive decline among older adults is expected to place significant pressure on health systems. Limited resources for formal care may also increase dependence on families to provide informal, unpaid support, according to a new report: Living Arrangements, Caregiving, and Well-Being of Older Populations in China, India, Mexico, and South Africa. (Tentatively scheduled for release in Oct.)
Economic
Legacy USA Trade Online Tool Decommissioned, New USA Trade Online Tool Available — As of June 30, the legacy USA Trade Online platform has been decommissioned and replaced with the new USA Trade Online: Reimagined platform. The new version features the same international trade data as the legacy version while improving user experience with a modern, more intuitive interface and streamlined design.
2026 Annual Government Organization and Structure — The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release the 2026 Annual Government Organization counts. The release includes three data tables: Government Units by State, Local Governments by Type and State, and Special District Governments by Function and State. Also set to be released is the annual Government Organization Public Use File for state and local government units, including independent governments, dependent school systems and public pension systems. (Scheduled for release Sept. 24.)
Census Economic Data: Turning Frequency Into Actionable Insight — Discover the power of the U.S. Census Bureau’s economic data and learn about the release frequencies and data offerings from some of our widely used surveys and programs. The session will cover 5-year, annual, quarterly, monthly and high-frequency publications including the Economic Census, Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES), County Business Patterns (CBP), the Quarterly Financial Report (QFR), Business and Trends Outlook Survey (BTOS) and more, highlighting the inverse relationship between frequency and level of detail and key uses of the data. Whether you’re a seasoned data user or just beginning to explore what Census Bureau data can do, this session will spark new ideas and reveal opportunities you may not have considered. (Training scheduled for Sept. 24.)
Census Bureau Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Manufacturing Day — The U.S. Census Bureau is set to hold a series of events to recognize the manufacturing sector’s importance and vast contribution to the nation’s economy. The celebration kicks off Sept. 28 and continues through Manufacturing Day, which takes place every year on the first Friday in October. Since its inception in 2011, this event highlights the achievements and opportunities within the modern manufacturing sector, inspiring interest in manufacturing careers. (Scheduled for release Sept. 28.)
2024 Nonemployer Statistics — The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2024 Nonemployer Statistics (NES). NES provides annual subnational economic data for businesses that have no paid employees, are subject to federal income tax and have receipts of $1,000 or more ($1 or more for the Construction sector). The data consist of the number of nonemployer establishments and receipts by legal form of organization (U.S. and state only) and by receipt size class (U.S. only). Statistics are available for 18 industry sectors at varying levels of industry detail and at the national, state, metropolitan/micropolitan statistical areas, combined statistical areas and county levels. (Scheduled for release Sept. 29.)
2024 Nonemployer Statistics for the Marine Economy — The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2024 Nonemployer Statistics for the Marine Economy. Nonemployer Statistics (NES) estimates of the Marine Economy in the United States are provided by non-standard state- and county-equivalent geographies, comprised of selected coastal regions across each state, and by the Economics: National Ocean Watch (ENOW) sectors, defined by the Office for Coastal Management at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (Scheduled for release Sept. 29.)
2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey Nonemployer Statistics — The U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey Nonemployer Statistics. The Annual Integrated Economic Survey Nonemployer Statistics (AIES-NES) provides national level data on sales, value of shipments or revenue for employer and nonemployer businesses for industries that are comparable between both the AIES and NES (using the 2017 NAICS vintage) to produce a more complete view of the economy. (Scheduled for release Sept. 29.)
Business Trends and Outlook Survey — The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. BTOS experimental data products are representative of all employer businesses other than farms in the U.S. economy. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely information for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and are available by sector, state, employment size and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas.
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