Census Bureau News: Tip Sheet: TP15-24

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following tip sheet was released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Upcoming

2015 Product Calendar — The Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product expected to be released in 2015. The products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year.

Learn What Surveys are Being Conducted in Your Community — See which of our 130-plus annual surveys are being conducted in your community. In a variety of surveys and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790, the Census Bureau provides official information about America's people, businesses, industries and institutions. See surveys currently being conducted in each Census Bureau region:

Atlanta
Chicago
Denver
Los Angeles
New York
Philadelphia

American Community Survey

2010-2014 American Community Survey Statistics Release — The American Community Survey five-year statistics, based on data collected from 2010 to 2014, cover all geographic areas regardless of size, down to the block-group level. For the first time, users will be able to compare two nonoverlapping five-year periods (2005-2009 and 2010-2014). The American Community Survey provides a wide range of important statistics about people and housing for every community in the nation. The survey is the only source of local statistics for most of the 40 topics it covers. It produces statistics for language, education, commuting, employment, mortgage status and rent, as well as income, poverty and health insurance. (Scheduled for public release Dec. 3; embargo subscribers can view the statistics beginning Dec. 1.)

The Disability of Veterans — This report uses 2014 American Community Survey data to compare the prevalence of veterans with a functional disability or difficulty with daily living to the prevalence of those with a Department of Veteran Affairs service-connected disability rating. It also explores the extent of overlap between both groups. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

Demographic

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2014 — Available for roughly 3,140 counties and nearly 14,000 school districts, these statistics represent the only current, single-year income and poverty statistics available for all counties and school districts. Data are provided on the total number of people, as well as the number of school-age children, and children of all ages, in poverty. (Scheduled for release Dec. 9.)

State Population Estimates: July 1, 2015 — Internet tables and detailed downloadable files will show July 1, 2015, population estimates for the nation, states and Puerto Rico, as well as corresponding annual estimates and components of change since the 2010 Census. (Tentatively scheduled for release Dec. 22.)

Economic

Completion of 2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Educational Services —

The 2012 Economic Census concludes the Geographic Area Series for the educational services sector. These include statistics for business schools and computer and management training, technical and trade schools and educational support services. The files provide statistics on the number of establishments, receipts/revenue, payroll, number of employees and other data items by industry. The Geographic Area Series provides this data at a U.S. summary level as well as an economic place level; other geographies included are states, combined statistical areas, metropolitan statistical areas and counties. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

Completion of 2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services — The 2012 Economic Census concludes the Geographic Area Series for the administrative and support and waste management and remediation sector. This series includes statistics for office administrative services, investigation and security services and waste collection, treatment and disposal. The files provide statistics on the number of establishments, receipts, payroll, number of employees and other data items by industry. The Geographic Area Series provides this data at a U.S. summary level as well as an economic place level; other geographies included are states, combined statistical areas, metropolitan statistical areas and counties. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

Completion of 2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Health Care and Social Assistance — The 2012 Economic Census concludes the Geographic Area Series for health care and social assistance sector. This series includes statistics for ambulatory health care services, hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, and social assistance services. The files provide statistics on the number of establishments, receipts/revenue, payroll, number of employees and other data items by industry. The Geographic Area Series provides this data at a U.S. summary level as well as an economic place level; other geographies included are states, combined statistical areas, metropolitan statistical areas and counties. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Management of Companies and Enterprises — This is a series of national and state level data files on the management of companies and enterprises sector. These include statistics for industries such as offices of bank holding companies and corporate, subsidiary, and regional managing offices and others. The files provide statistics on the number of establishments, revenue, payroll, number of employees and other data items by industry. Statistics are provided for all states and the District of Columbia. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenues: Third Quarter 2015

— The summary provides quarterly estimates of state and local government tax revenue at a national level, as well as detailed tax revenue data for individual states. This report produces three tables: Tables 1 and 2 include income and sales data, and Table 3 provides tax collections by state. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series — Continuing on a flow basis, this series provides detailed industry statistics by geographic area for establishments of firms with paid employees. Data are shown on the 2012 North American Industry Classification System basis. These data supersede the data shown in the Industry Series and may be superseded by data shown in later publication series for selected sectors. See: http://www.census.gov/econ/census/schedule/ for more information.

2012 Economic Census Subject Series— Continuing on a flow basis through June 2016, the subject series reports supplement other products and present tabulations for the U.S. with some state detail. Reports for most sectors include establishment and firm size (including legal form of organization). Miscellaneous subjects reports for the manufacturing sector include general summary, products summary, materials consumed summary and concentration ratios in manufacturing.

Facts for Features

Black History Month: February — To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, the Census Bureau presents a collection of demographic and economic statistics about the black community. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

Valentine's Day — To celebrate this holiday, the Census Bureau highlights a range of information including statistics on chocolates, flowers, jewelry and marriage. (Tentatively scheduled for release in December.)

Training Opportunities

Census Bureau Offers Training Opportunities — Webinars are available to help the public access and use Census Bureau statistics. These free sessions, lasting 60 to 90 minutes, show how to use census databases and mapping tools and how to find demographic and economic statistics at a local or national level. They also provide quick links for answers to frequently asked questions about accessing statistics.

The following courses are offered:

• Veterans by the Numbers (Thursday, Dec. 3, Session 3, 10 a.m. PST and Session 4, 1 p.m. PST)
• Manufacturing, Products and Goods Across Indictors (Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. EST)

Descriptions for each of the upcoming sessions are available on our educational resources page. 

No registration is needed to join the webinar. Login details will be provided one week before a webinar.

Archived Training Resources — Visit the Census Bureau's Training Resources Library for previously recorded trainings that are free and available for use at your convenience. The library includes presentations, recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.

Multimedia

Radio

Profile America segments include keeping cool in your car in "Chill Rides" (Nov. 28) and getting a reaction in "Splitting the Atom" (Dec. 2).

The daily features are available at http://www.census.gov/multimedia/www/radio/, with download options for MP3 (including podcast subscription) and WAV or zip files for the entire month.

Apps

Challenge Your Knowledge of State Statistics with Census PoP Quiz — This mobile app from the Census Bureau challenges a user's knowledge of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Census PoP Quiz is available for download to Android and Apple devices. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/mobile/.

Find Your Ideal Place with the Census Bureau's dwellr App — A Census Bureau mobile app named "dwellr" can help people on-the-go access key demographic, socio-economic and housing statistics for thousands of places across the nation. Users can also learn more about where they are by a simple tap of the screen that reveals educational levels, housing values and total population drawn from the American Community Survey. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/mobile/.

Stay Connected with the Census Bureau's America's Economy Mobile App — Every week, the Department of Commerce releases key Census Bureau economic indicators. Get the latest business news on-the-go as it is released through the Census Bureau's free, easy-to-use mobile app, America's Economy, available for download for both Apple and Android phones and

tablets. The app provides real-time updates for 20 key economic indicators from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Bureau of Economic Analysis. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/mobile/economy/.

Recently Released
(Released since Nov. 13, 2015)

American Community Survey

Census Bureau to Host Webinar on New American Community Survey Five-Year Statistics — Nov. 23 — The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Nov. 30 in advance of the

Dec. 3 release of 2014 American Community Survey five-year statistics, which are based on data collected from 2010 to 2014. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-205.html.

Demographic

America's Families and Living Arrangements: 2015 — Nov. 23 — The latest families and living arrangements table package provides statistics on families, children, unmarried and married couples, and nonfamily households. These statistics come from the Current Population Survey's Annual Social and Economic Supplement. The Current Population Survey has been conducted for more than 60 years. Internet address http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-199.html.

Economic

Completion of 2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services — Nov. 24 — The 2012 Economic Census concludes the Geographic Area Series for the professional, scientific and technical services sector. This series includes statistics for legal services, accounting and tax preparation, computer systems design, and advertising and public relations services. The files provide statistics on the number of establishments, receipts/revenue, payroll, number of employees and other data items by industry. Geographic Area Series data is the only series that provides this data at a U.S. summary level as well as an economic place level; other geographies included are states, combined statistical areas, metropolitan statistical areas and counties.

Completion of 2012 Economic Census Geographic Area Series: Information — Nov. 17 — The 2012 Economic Census concludes the Geographic Area Series for the information sector. This series includes statistics for publishing industries, broadcasting (except Internet) and telecommunications. The files provide statistics on the number of establishments, receipts, payroll, number of employees and other data items by industry. The Geographic Area Series provides these data at a U.S. summary level as well as an economic place level; other geographies included are states, combined statistical areas, metropolitan statistical areas and counties.

Facts for Features

Holiday Season — The holidays are a time for gathering and celebrating with family and friends, gift giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the Census Bureau presents holiday-related facts and figures from its collection of statistics. Internet address: http://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2015/cb15-ff25.html.

Multimedia

Stats for Stories

Profile America's Stats for Stories provides links to timely newsworthy statistics on census.gov that relate to observances, holidays, anniversaries, and current events not covered by Facts for Features.

Stats for Stories: National Child's Day — Nov. 20

American Education Week — Nov. 16

America Recycles Day — Nov. 15

Radio

Profile America segments included pushing your buttons in "Touch Tone Phones"

(Nov. 18) and casting on the road in "Absentee Voting" (Nov. 24). Internet address: http://www.census.gov/library/audio/profile-america.html.

Blogs

Releasing the 2020 Census Operational Plan to Congress and Our Valued Stakeholders —

On Nov. 3, Census Bureau Director John H. Thompson presented the Census Bureau's operational plan for the 2020 Census to Congress and the public. Thompson reports that in 2020, paper-and-pencil processes that have characterized each census since 1970 will not be used. The operational plan lays out four key areas of innovation that will ultimately deliver $5.2 billion in savings to the American taxpayers.

Another View of the Gender Earnings Gap — In 2014, the female-to-male earnings ratio stood at 0.79, indicating that the median earnings of women who worked full time, year-round was 79 percent of what their male counterparts earned. There is also a considerable gap when focusing on men and women living in the same household. Currently, the median earnings of wives is $12,154, or 33 percent of the median earnings of husbands, $37,363.

Improving Our Nation's Data on Race and Ethnicity — Since the 1970s, the Census Bureau has conducted content tests to research and improve the design and function of different questions, including questions on race and ethnicity. The 2015 National Content Test is helping refine our previous efforts to address race and ethnicity reporting issues and important racial/ethnic community concerns, with the goal of improving question design and data quality for the 2020 Census.

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