U.S. Government News

One-in-Five Speak Spanish In Four States

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:30:54 PST

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.

50 Million Children Lived with Married Parents in 2007

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:38:57 PST

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.

Unmarried and Single Americans Week: Sept. 21-27, 2008

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:37:35 PST

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.

Grandparents Day 2008: Sept. 7

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:29:48 PST

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.

Labor Day 2008: Sept. 1, Facts, Features & Statistics

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:02:27 PST

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.

Women Veterans Earn More and Work Longer Hours, Census Report Says

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:58:51 PST

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

Conversion from Analog to Digital-TV-Feb. 17, 2009

Thu, 29 May 2008 11:03:52 PST

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.

2008 Hurricane Season Begins

Wed, 28 May 2008 07:49:39 PST

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.

Married parents, household activities, and childcare

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:17:44 PST

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.

Update: Monthly Child Support Averaged $425 in 2005

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:17:45 PST

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.

Dallas-Fort Worth Leads Metro Areas in Numerical Growth

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:52:27 PST

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.

Majority of Children Live With Two Biological Parents

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:21:46 PST

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.

Black History Month:February 2008 - The Census Bureau Reports

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:57:12 PST

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.

Super Bowl XLII Fun Facts & Statistcs

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:19:41 PST

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.

2008 Elections: The Census Bureau Reports

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:02:13 PST

A look at the population, selected characteristics and 2004 voting percentage of each state as it approaches its 2008 primary or caucus.

One-Third of Young Women Have Bachelor's Degrees

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:47:29 PST

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.

St. Patricks Day 2008: Irish Facts & Statistics

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:49:00 PST

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.

Census Bureau Projects U.S. Population of 303.1 Million as of Jan 1, 2008

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:09:13 PST

As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau today projected the Jan. 1, 2008, population will be 303,146,284 -- up 2,842,103 or 0.9 percent from New Year’s Day 2007.

Nevada Once Again Fastest-Growing State; Louisiana Rebounds

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:06:42 PST

Nevada returned to the top as the nation's fastest-growing state, with a population increase of 2.9 percent between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Businesses Invest Trillions in the Future

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:14:04 PST

Annual capital spending by all U.S. nonfarm businesses on structures and equipment varied cyclically, but went from about $1.05 trillion in 1999 to about $1.15 trillion in 2005, according to the Census Bureau’s