Census Bureau to Release 2010 Census Statistics on Same-Sex Households

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the U.S. Census Bureau:

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What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold an audio and Web news conference to release new estimates of same-sex couple households from the 2010 Census. These estimates include not only new statistics on the number of married same-sex couples but also a set of estimates developed to account for data capture errors that affected the number of same-sex married and unmarried partners. Estimates from the 2010 American Community Survey and a written brief will be released simultaneously. 

The event will consist of an audio conference and online presentation. Reporters will be able to ask questions once the presentation is complete. We suggest reporters log in and call in early.

When: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, 2 p.m. (EDT)

Who: Martin O'Connell, chief, Fertility and Family Statistics Branch, Social, Economic and Housing Statistics Division

Details: Audio conference ― access information

Toll free number: 1-800-369-2179
Participant passcode: Census Bureau
Note: Stay on the line until operator asks for the passcode. Do not key in passcode.

Online presentation ― access information
Please login early, as some setup is required.
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/

Conference number: PW4625562
Audience passcode: CENSUS BUREAU

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