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Last Updated: May 17, 2009 - 12:42:55 PM |
Announcements
Nearly Half of Children Under Age 5 are Minorities
The U.S. Census Bureau today released national population estimates showing that our nation is becoming older and more racially and ethnically diverse. The estimates found that nearly half (47 percent) of the nation’s children younger than five were a minority in 2008, with 25 percent being Hispanic. For all children under 18, 44 percent were a minority and 22 percent were Hispanic.
May 14, 2009 - 7:27:19 PM
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Raleigh and Austin are Fastest-Growing Metro Areas
Raleigh-Cary, N.C., and Austin-Round Rock, Texas, were the nation’s fastest-growing metro areas between 2007 and 2008, according to July 1, 2008, population estimates for the nation’s metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas and counties released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Mar 19, 2009 - 9:07:19 AM
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Mother's Day 2009 - Facts, Fun & Statistics
The U.S. has an estimated number of
82.8 million mothers in the United States.
Mar 12, 2009 - 6:32:55 AM
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Movie, Video Revenue Climb 7 Percent to $66 Billion in 2007
Revenue for the motion picture and video production and distribution industry increased 7 percent in 2007, reaching $66 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Revenue from Web search portals increased 25 percent for a total revenue of $12.1 billion, and their online advertising space grew 32.7 percent with total revenue of $8.7 billion.
Jan 29, 2009 - 12:38:59 PM
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Super Bowl 44 - Arizona Cardinals & Pittsburgh (Steelers) Facts & Features
Super Bowl XLIII will be played Feb. 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. To commemorate this occasion, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts examining the demographics of the host area, as well as the cities represented by the contenders, in this year’s edition of our nation’s most celebrated sporting event.
Jan 22, 2009 - 6:52:56 PM
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Utah is Fastest-Growing State
Utah was the nation’s fastest-growing state between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2008, as its population climbed 2.5 percent to 2.7 million, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Dec 22, 2008 - 11:55:51 AM
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The 2008 Holiday Season Facts & Figures
The holiday season is a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its data collection.
Oct 31, 2008 - 6:48:31 AM
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2008 World Series Fun, Facts & Features
The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series beginning Wednesday, Oct. 22, in St. Petersburg, Fla. This will be the 104th edition of major league baseball’s best-of-seven championship series, marking the first World Series appearance for the American League champion Rays since entering the league in 1998.
Oct 22, 2008 - 11:19:42 AM
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One-in-Five Speak Spanish In Four States
At least one-in-five residents of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas spoke Spanish at home in 2007, according to new American Community Survey data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Nationwide, an estimated 35 million, or about 12.3 percent, hablan español at home.
Sep 26, 2008 - 6:30:54 AM
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50 Million Children Lived with Married Parents in 2007
In an expanded look at the structure of the American family, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that in 2007, 50 million children in the United States lived with married parents and 2.2 million children lived with two unmarried parents.
Jul 28, 2008 - 7:38:57 AM
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Unmarried and Single Americans Week: Sept. 21-27, 2008
There are 92 million
of unmarried Americans 18 and older in 2006. This group comprised 42 percent of all U.S. residents 18 and older.
Jul 21, 2008 - 7:37:35 AM
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Grandparents Day 2008: Sept. 7
There are 2.5 million grandparents as Caregivers in the U.S. The number of grandparents responsible for most of the basic needs (i.e., food, shelter, clothing) of one or more of the grandchildren who live with them. These grandparents represent about 40 percent of all grandparents whose grandchildren live with them. Of these caregivers, 1.6 million are grandmothers, and 896,000 are grandfathers.
Jul 7, 2008 - 8:29:48 AM
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Labor Day 2008: Sept. 1, Facts, Features & Statistics
The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of 10,000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary. By 1893, more than half the states were observing a “Labor Day” on one day or another, and Congress passed a bill to establish a federal holiday in 1894. President Grover Cleveland signed the bill soon afterward, designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day.
Jul 2, 2008 - 12:02:27 PM
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Women Veterans Earn More and Work Longer Hours, Census Report Says
Women veterans had higher salaries than nonveterans in 2005, but they also worked more hours in a week and more weeks out of the year, according to a new analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau
Jun 11, 2008 - 6:58:51 AM
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Conversion from Analog to Digital-TV-Feb. 17, 2009
On Feb. 17, 2009, all full-power TV stations will cease to broadcast analog programming. This transition to digital television will enable more efficient use of the nation’s airwaves, providing new advanced wireless services and increased public safety services. To mark this historic transition, the Census Bureau has assembled a sampling of statistics from its publications about television and the television industry.
May 29, 2008 - 11:03:52 AM
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2008 Hurricane Season Begins
The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through November. The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local data that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. This edition of Facts for Features spotlights the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by these acts of nature.
May 28, 2008 - 7:49:39 AM
Family and Children Related
Married parents, household activities, and childcare
Married mothers employed full time are more likely to do household activities and provide childcare on an average day than are married fathers employed full time.
May 12, 2008 - 8:17:44 AM
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Update: Monthly Child Support Averaged $425 in 2005
Monthly child support payments averaged $425 in 2005, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data. Across the nation, nearly 8 million people provided $43 billion in monetary support to people living in other households in 2005.
May 6, 2008 - 12:17:45 PM
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Dallas-Fort Worth Leads Metro Areas in Numerical Growth
Dallas-Fort Worth had the largest numeric gain of any metro area between 2006 and 2007, increasing by 162,250, according to July 1, 2007, estimates of metro area population size and growth released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Atlanta (151,063), Phoenix (132,513) and Houston (120,544) rounded out the metro areas with a gain of at least 100,000.
Mar 27, 2008 - 11:52:27 PM
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Majority of Children Live With Two Biological Parents
Nearly 45 million (61 percent) of the nation’s 73 million children younger than 18 lived with their biological mother and father in 2004 regardless of the parents’ marital status, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released today.
Feb 21, 2008 - 6:21:46 AM
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Black History Month:February 2008 - The Census Bureau Reports
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. In 2000, President Clinton proclaimed February as National African American History Month.
Feb 4, 2008 - 9:57:12 PM
Census Bureau Announcements
Super Bowl XLII Fun Facts & Statistcs
Super Bowl XLII will be played Feb. 3 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. To commemorate this occasion, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts examining the demographics of the host area, as well as the cities represented by the contenders, in this year’s edition of our nation’s most celebrated sporting event.
Feb 3, 2008 - 9:19:41 AM
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2008 Elections: The Census Bureau Reports
A look at the population, selected characteristics and 2004 voting percentage of each state as it approaches its 2008 primary or caucus.
Jan 31, 2008 - 10:02:13 AM
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One-Third of Young Women Have Bachelor's Degrees
About 33 percent of young women 25 to 29 had a bachelor’s degree or more education in 2007, compared with 26 percent of their male counterparts, according to tabulations released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Jan 10, 2008 - 7:47:29 AM
Census Bureau Announcements
St. Patricks Day 2008: Irish Facts & Statistics
Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration for all things Irish. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military. President Truman attended the parade in 1948, a proud moment for the many Irish whose ancestors had to fight stereotypes and prejudice to find acceptance in America. Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1995, and the president issues a proclamation each year.
Jan 2, 2008 - 12:49:00 PM
