December 28, 2006
Headline News
Census Bureau Projects Population of 300.9 Million on New Year's Day. (Released December 28, 2006)
Sales of New One-Family Houses in November 2006 Were at a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 1,047,000. (Released December 27, 2006)
Louisiana Loses Population; Arizona Edges Nevada as Fastest-Growing State. (Released December 22, 2006)
New Orders for Manufactured Durable Goods in November Increased $4.0 Billion or 1.9 Percent to $214.2 Billion. (Released December 22, 2006)
Census Bureau to Survey Nation's Spending Habits. (Released December 21, 2006)
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE): 2004. (Released December 20, 2006)
Majority of Undergrads and Grad Students Are Women, Census Bureau Reports. (Released December 19, 2006)
Privately-Owned Housing Starts in November Were at a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 1,588,000. (Released December 19, 2006)
Social and Economic Characteristics of Students: October 2005. (Released December 19, 2006)
Nearly Half of Our Lives Spent With TV, Radio, Internet, Newspapers, According to Census Bureau Publication. (Released December 15, 2006)
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Fact of the Day
New Population Estimates Available!
The Population Estimates Program publishes total resident population estimates and demographic components of change (births, deaths, and migration) each year (containing a reference date of July 1). According to recently released population estimates, Texas gained more people than any other state between July 1, 2005 and July 1, 2006 (579,275). Florida and California followed, gaining 321,697 and 303,402, respectively. Rounding out the top five states were Georgia (231,388) and Arizona (213,311). Meanwhile, Arizona surpassed Nevada as the nation's fastest-growing state over the period, with its population rising 3.6 percent. Nevada ranked second, as its population climbed by 3.5 percent, followed by Idaho (2.6 percent), Georgia (2.5 percent) and Texas (2.5 percent).
The South and West again monopolized the list of fastest-growing states with Utah, North Carolina, Colorado, Florida, and South Carolina rounding out the top 10. Colorado and South Carolina replaced Delaware and Oregon on the list this year.
Hot Tip
Take Advantage of the Statistical Abstract Web Site
With the recent release of the 2007 Statistical Abstract, you'll want to take advantage of the versatile Statistical Abstract website! Once on the Census website, click "Statistical Abstract" on the bottom of the page. You'll find the tables not only in PDF format, but also in downloadable spreadsheet format. Spreadsheet format allows for quick access to the tables for convenient analysis and use. Headings are listed along the left margin - - choose your section of interest and the table titles from that section will appear. In addition to accessing the spreadsheets, browse the site to see other features such as; access to other statistical compendia websites, a guide to sources, top five data links, access to state statistical abstract links, and more! Explore all the new features on the Statistical Abstract website today!
Recently Released
Population
Dynamics of Economic Well-Being: Participation in Government Programs, 2001 Through 2003, Who Gets Assistance? (PDF - 1mb). Report available online in PDF focusing on the characteristics and participation of people who received benefits from a number of means-tested assistance programs.
Census Bureau Projects Population of 300.9 Million on New Year's Day. The Census Bureau issues its annual projection of the nation's population for January 1, 2007. The release includes birth, death, and net international migration rates.
School Enrollment - Social and Economic Characteristics of Students: October 2005. Spreadsheet tables providing annual update at the national level on the demographics of Americans age 3 and older enrolled in classes - from nursery school through graduate studies - as well as those in vocational training.
Louisiana Loses Population; Arizona Edges Nevada as Fastest-Growing State. State Population Estimates: July 1, 2006. Internet tables showing July 1, 2006, population estimates and components of change for the nation, states, and Puerto Rico. These are the first state estimates to reflect the population movement resulting from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE): 2004. These tables provide estimates of income and poverty for states and counties, as well as estimates of poverty and population for school districts. The estimates include median household income and the poverty rates of various age groups. The SAIPE program provides annual updates for the administration of federal programs and the allocation of federal funds to local jurisdictions.
Latest Economic Indicators
Housing Starts and Building Permits: November 2006. Press release showing data for housing starts, completions, and building permits.
Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: November 2006. Press release showing advance information on key business indicators.
New Residential Sales: November 2006. Press release reporting new one-family houses sold and for sale. Includes sales prices, months on the market, and stage of construction.
OMB Announcements
New Feature in the Census Product Update! The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has an online site to publish notices and rules from federal agencies on their programs. Many notices invite public comment. Below are some recent OMB postings dealing with the programs and activities of the Census Bureau:
Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) (Posted December 15, 2006). Comments due on or before February 13, 2007.
Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area (Posted December 8, 2006).
Generic Clearance for Master Address File (MAF) and Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) Update Activities (Posted November 22, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Construction Progress Reporting Surveys (CPRS) (Posted November 21, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) Waves 10, 11, and 12 of the 2004 Panel (Posted November 21, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Service Annual Survey for 2006 (Posted November 7, 2006).
Annual Retail Trade Survey (Posted November 7, 2006).
Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (Posted October 30, 2006).
Reference and Compendia
Nearly Half of our Lives Spent with TV, Radio, Internet, Newspapers, According to Census Bureau Publication. Read more in the Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2007. The 126th edition of this annual government best-seller has hundreds of tables, with U.S. and international statistics coming from government and non-government sources. Electronic versions available free online in Excel and PDF format, or available on CD-ROM free from the Customer Services Center (301) 763-INFO (4636). Print copies and ordering information can be obtained through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) 800-553-6847, or the Government Printing Office (GPO) 866-512-1800.
Facts for Features. Collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas commemorate anniversaries or observances or provide background information for topics in the news:
The Holiday Season
Facts for Features: African-American History Month: February 2007
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (November)
Upcoming Releases
Population
A Child's Day: 2003. Report available in print or online in PDF and online spreadsheet tables examining what makes up a child's day, from eating breakfast with parents to watching television to participating in school activities. This is national-level data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation.
International Data Base Update: 2006. Internet files show demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration and population growth for 228 countries and areas of the world include current estimates and moving population pyramids that project age and sex distribution to 2050.
The American Community - Hispanics: 2004. Report available online in PDF or in print presenting a portrait of the Hispanic or Latino population in the United States. Information on a number of characteristics (education, household type, income, commuting, etc.) based on data from the 2004 American Community Survey. Data are presented at the national level for selected Hispanic groups with populations of 250,000 or more (e.g., Guatemalans, Hondurans, Salvadorans, Colombians, Ecuadorians, and Peruvians) in tables, charts, and maps.
Thirty-Five Years of Tracking Hispanic Ethnicity: Analysis of Current Population Survey Data Quality for the Question on Hispanic Origin, 1969 to 2004 (Working Paper No. 80). This document examines the quality of Hispanic data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) and the consistency of CPS results with external administrative information. The paper concludes with a recommendation concerning which Hispanic groups the Census Bureau should show in future data products.
Economic Indicators
Construction Spending (Put-in-Place): November 2006. Press release showing estimates of the value of total new construction put-in-place by type of construction (residential and non-residential), annual value, and by type of owner (private and public). Scheduled for release January 3, 2007.
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders: November 2006. Press release showing information on key business indicators. Shows revised durable goods totals, in addition to nondurable goods manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders. Scheduled for release January 4, 2007.
Quarterly Financial Report for Retail Trade: 3rd Quarter 2006. Press release shows second quarter sales of large retail trade corporations. Includes large U.S. retailers' after-tax profits. Scheduled for release January 9, 2007.
US International Trade in Goods and Services: November 2006. Press release showing monthly exports, general imports (including data by country), and limited data on imports for consumption. Scheduled for release January 10, 2007.
Monthly Wholesale Trade: November 2006. Press release showing estimates for sales, inventories on a non-LIFO ("last in-first out") basis, and stock-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers by three-digit major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release January 10, 2007.
Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services: December 2006. Press release presenting advance monthly estimates of retail store sales by kind-of-business groups. Report includes seasonally adjusted estimates and percentage changes for major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release January 12, 2007.
Manufacturing and Trade: Inventories and Sales: November 2006. Press release showing sales, inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios for the combined domestic activities of retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Scheduled for release January 12, 2007.
Reference and Compendia
Facts for Features: Valentine's Day. Chocolate, roses and jewelry. Each are traditional gifts exchanged on February 14, as well as topics covered in this collection of Census Bureau demographic and economic statistics pertaining to this special day for lovers.
Facts for Features: St. Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month. It's a bit o' the Irish. You'll feel like wearing green after you utilize this compendium of statistical information from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas. The facts pertain to St. Patrick's Day 2007 and Americans of Irish ancestry.
Women's History Month: March 2007. From soldier to entrepreneur, women play a variety of roles. We celebrate all these roles in March when we honor women with their own commemorative month. This fact sheet provides statistical information on women-owned businesses, women in the military and a whole host of other topics relating to women. Data come from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas.
December 14, 2006
Headline News
2010 Census Web Page Now Live! Everything you need to know at your fingertips including 2010 FAQs, links to press releases, Census job information, promotional materials, and activity timelines.
U.S. Total Business Sales for October Were $1,046.3 Billion, Down 0.2 Percent From Last Month. Month-End Inventories Were $1,365.9 Billion, Up 0.4 Percent From Last Month. (Released December 13, 2006)
U.S. Retail and Food Service Sales for November Reached $368.9 Billion, Up 1.0 Percent From the Previous Month. (Released December 13, 2006)
Manufacturing Corporations' Seasonally Adjusted After-Tax Profits Averaged 8.5 Cents Per Dollar of Sales for the Third Quarter of 2006, Up 0.4 (+/- 0.1) Cents From the Average of 8.1 Cents of the Second Quarter of 2006. (Released December 12, 2006)
The Nation's International Deficit in Goods and Services Decreased to $58.9 Billion in October From $64.3 Billion (Revised) in September, as Exports Increased and Imports Decreased. (Released December 12, 2006)
October 2006 Sales of Merchant Wholesalers Were $327.8 Billion, Down 0.5 Percent From Last Month. End-of-Month Inventories Were $392.9 Billion, Up 0.8 Percent From Last Month. (Released December 11, 2006)
Dynamics of Economic Well-Being: Participation in Government Programs, 2001 Through 2003, Who Gets Assistance? (Released December 8, 2006)
New Orders for Manufactured Goods in October Decreased $19.3 Billion or 4.7 Percent to $390.3 Billion. (Released December 5, 2006)
Facts for Features: African-American History Month (February 2007). (Released December 5, 2006)
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Fact of the Day
75 Percent Owner-Occupied Rate in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, 74.5 percent of the occupied housing units are owner-occupied. In the U.S. the ownership rate is 66.9 percent. Only a few states have ownership rates comparable to Puerto Rico's: Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and West Virginia.
The findings come from the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS), comparable to the U.S. American Community Survey. The 2005 data are the first for Puerto Rico to be released based on the survey. Data from the PRCS are also available for areas meeting the 65,000 population threshold: metro areas, municipios, urbanas, and the resident commissioner district. Look for the data in the American Community Survey.
Hot Tip
Where Does Your State Rank in Population?
Each December the Census Bureau releases official population estimates for the U.S. and states along with the components of change. Which state will be the fastest growing this year? What states will change places on the top 10 most populous? Look for the July 1, 2006 population estimates in December for the answers.
Recently Released
Population
America Speaks: A Demographic Profile of Foreign-Language Speakers for the United States: 2000. Internet files show national- and state-level data on who speaks English and who does not, broken down by type of household, age of householder, education attainment, and income.
Dynamics of Economic Well-Being: Participation in Government Programs, 2001 Through 2003, Who Gets Assistance? Report available online in PDF focusing on the characteristics and participation of people who received benefits from a number of means-tested assistance programs.
Latest Economic Indicators
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders: October 2006. Press release showing information on key business indicators. Shows revised durable goods totals, in addition to nondurable goods manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders.
Monthly Wholesale Trade: October 2006. Press release showing estimates for sales, inventories on a non-LIFO ("last in-first out") basis, and stock-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers by three-digit major kind-of-business groups.
US International Trade in Goods and Services: October 2006. Press release showing monthly exports, general imports (including data by country), and limited data on imports for consumption.
Quarterly Financial Report: Manufacturing, Mining, and Wholesale Trade: 3rd Quarter 2006. Press release showing up-to-date aggregate statistics on U.S. manufacturing, mining, and wholesale trade corporations.
Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services: November 2005. Press release presenting advance monthly estimates of retail store sales by kind-of-business groups. Report includes seasonally adjusted estimates and percentage changes for major kind-of-business groups.
Manufacturing and Trade: Inventories and Sales: October 2006. Press release showing sales, inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios for the combined domestic activities of retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers.
Quarterly Services Report: 3rd Quarter 2006. Press release showing quarterly estimates of total operating revenue and the percentage of revenue by class of customer for the services industries.
Economic Census and Surveys
Statistics for Industry Groups and Industries From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. (PDF - 1.6 MB). PDF report presenting manufacturing establishments statistics for industry groups and industries from the Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM). Presents 2005 through 2002 data at the three-through six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-based levels. Includes such statistics as number of establishments, employment, payroll, value added by manufacture, cost of materials consumed, detailed capital expenditures, supplemental labor costs, fuels and electric energy used, inventories by stage of fabrication, value of shipments, detailed miscellaneous receipts, and interplant transfers.
Value of Product Shipments From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. (PDF - 724 KB). PDF report presenting value of product shipments from the Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM). Presents 2005 through 2002 shipments data for the 473 six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-based product groups, 1,450 seven-digit NAICS product classes, and products primary to more than one industry.
State-Level Data for Industry Groups From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. PDF report presenting similar statistics at the ''all manufacturing'' level for the United States, each state, and the District of Columbia. This Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) report presents 2005 and 2004 data at the three-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level for employment, payroll, value added by manufacture, cost of materials consumed, value of shipments, and total capital expenditures. (PDF - 1.2 MB)
OMB Announcements
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has an online site to publish notices and rules from federal agencies on their programs. Many notices invite public comment. Below are some recent OMB postings dealing with the programs and activities of the Census Bureau:
Annual Surveys in the Manufacturing Area (Posted December 8, 2006).
Generic Clearance for Master Address File (MAF) and Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) Update Activities (Posted November 22, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Construction Progress Reporting Surveys (CPRS) (Posted November 21, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) Waves 10, 11, and 12 of the 2004 Panel (Posted November 21, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Service Annual Survey for 2006 (Posted November 7, 2006).
Annual Retail Trade Survey (Posted November 7, 2006).
Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (Posted October 30, 2006).
Reference and Compendia
Facts for Features. Collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas commemorate anniversaries or observances or provide background information for topics in the news:
Facts for Features: African-American History Month: February 2007
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (November)
Upcoming Releases
Population
A Child's Day: 2003. Report available in print or online in PDF and online spreadsheet tables examining what makes up a child's day, from eating breakfast with parents to watching television to participating in school activities. This is national-level data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation.
International Data Base Update: 2006. Internet files show demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration and population growth for 228 countries and areas of the world include current estimates and moving population pyramids that project age and sex distribution to 2050.
School Enrollment - Social and Economic Characteristics of Students: October 2005. Spreadsheet tables providing annual update at the national level on the demographics of Americans age 3 and older enrolled in classes - from nursery school through graduate studies - as well as those in vocational training.
Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE): 2004. These tables provide estimates of income and poverty for states and counties, as well as estimates of poverty and population for school districts. The estimates include median household income and the poverty rates of various age groups. The SAIPE program provides annual updates for the administration of federal programs and the allocation of federal funds to local jurisdictions.
State Population Estimates: July 1, 2006. Internet tables showing July 1, 2006, population estimates and components of change for the nation, states, and Puerto Rico. These are the first state estimates to reflect the population movement resulting from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Thirty-Five Years of Tracking Hispanic Ethnicity: Analysis of Current Population Survey Data Quality for the Question on Hispanic Origin, 1969 to 2004 (Working Paper No. 80). This document examines the quality of Hispanic data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) and the consistency of CPS results with external administrative information. The paper concludes with a recommendation concerning which Hispanic groups the Census Bureau should show in
future data products.
The American Community - Hispanics: 2004. Report available online in PDF or in print presenting a portrait of the Hispanic or Latino population in the United States. Information on a number of characteristics (education, household type, income, commuting, etc.) based on data from the 2004 American Community Survey. Data are presented at the national level for selected Hispanic groups with populations of 250,000 or more (e.g., Guatemalans, Hondurans, Salvadorans, Colombians, Ecuadorians, and Peruvians) in tables, charts, and maps.
Economic Indicators
Housing Starts and Building Permits: November 2006. Press release showing data for housing starts, completions, and building permits. Scheduled for release December 19, 2006.
Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: November 2006. Press release showing advance information on key business indicators. Scheduled for release December 22, 2006.
New Residential Sales: November 2006. Press release reporting new one-family houses sold and for sale. Includes sales prices, months on the market, and stage of construction. Scheduled for release December 27, 2006.
Reference and Compendia
Facts for Features: Valentine's Day. Chocolate, roses and jewelry. Each are traditional gifts exchanged on February 14, as well as topics covered in this collection of Census Bureau demographic and economic statistics pertaining to this special day for lovers.
Facts for Features: St. Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month. It's a bit o' the Irish. You'll feel like wearing green after you utilize this compendium of statistical information from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas. The facts pertain to St. Patrick's Day 2007 and Americans of Irish ancestry.
Women's History Month: March 2007. From soldier to entrepreneur, women play a variety of roles. We celebrate all these roles in March when we honor women with their own commemorative month. This fact sheet provides statistical information on women-owned businesses, women in the military and a whole host of other topics relating to women. Data come from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas.
Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2007. The 126th edition of this annual government best-seller has hundreds of tables, with U.S. and international statistics coming from government and non-government sources. This cornucopia of facts has become a treasured resource for librarians and aspiring game-show contestants.
December 01, 2006
Headline News
Total Construction Activity for October 2006 ($1,178.4 Billion) Was 1.0 Percent Below the Revised September 2006 ($1,190.0 Billion) Estimate. (Released December 1, 2006)
Sales of New One-Family Houses in October 2006 Were at a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 1,004,000. (Released November 29, 2006)
America Speaks: A Demographic Profile of Foreign-Language Speakers for the United States: 2000. (Released November 28, 2006)
New Orders for Manufactured Durable Goods in October Decreased $19.0 Billion or 8.3 Percent to $210.0 Billion. (Released November 28, 2006)
State-Level Data for Industry Groups From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. (PDF - 1.2 MB) (Released November 21, 2006)
Statistics for Industry Groups and Industries From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. (PDF - 1.6 MB) (Released November 21, 2006)
Value of Product Shipments From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. (PDF - 724 KB) (Released November 21, 2006)
Privately Owned Housing Starts in October Were at a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate of 1,486,000. (Released November 17, 2006)
Quarterly Retail E-Commerce Sales 3rd Quarter 2006. (Released November 17, 2006)
Sign Up Early!
Understanding Federal Statistics (UFS) is a four-day, computer-based workshop at the Graduate School, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington, DC. Openings are available for the February, June, and October 2007 workshops. Visit our web site for registration information.
Fact of the Day
Urban Poverty
High poverty rates (20 percent or more) affect many of the nation's cities, especially the larger ones, according to data from the 2005 American Community Survey. Geographic Comparison Table GCT 1701 in American FactFinder lists almost 500 cities (all 65,000 or more population) and provides the percent of people in poverty.
Among the 20 largest cities, Detroit (our 11th most populous city) has the highest poverty rate (31.4 percent). Number 10 most populous, San Jose, has the lowest at 10.0 percent, below the 12.4 poverty rate for the nation as a whole. In addition, San Jose has by far the highest median household income ($70,921) of the top 20 most populous cities, well above the U.S. average of $46,242. Detroit's median household income is lowest among the top 20 at $28,069.
The "Geographic Comparison Tables" (GCTs) in FactFinder are a valuable resource you should not overlook. They provide tabulations for groups of related areas (e.g., all urbanized areas in the nation). Unlike the "Detailed Tables" in FactFinder, the GCTs often provide percentages, enabling users to better make comparisons among similar areas. If you need an absolute number, go to "Detailed Tables"; if you need percentages, try the GCTs, the "Quick Tables" and the "Ranking Tables."
Correction: No, the "Other" Rochester!
In the November 3, 2006 Census Product Update, we stated incorrectly that Rochester, New York, leads metro areas in physicians per 100,000 people. In fact, Rochester, Minnesota, leads in this category. The editors of the Census Product Update apologize to our readers for this error.
Hot Tip
American Community Survey Profiles - News in Brief
In mid-November, the Census Bureau released data profiles for about 200 race, ethnic, and ancestry groups in areas of one million or more population. These profiles are based on the 2005 American Community Survey (ACS) and are accessible in the American FactFinder. A profile exists only when a group numbers 65,000 in the area under consideration.
Whenever the Census Bureau issues a major data release like this, we usually do a press release summarizing the findings and include other helpful reference information. Even if you're not a reporter hot on a story, you may find this information useful. The press release for these data is accompanied by a media toolkit, an ACS users guide, links to the detailed tables, the release schedule, links to the forms included in ACS mailings, etc. Especially useful is a presentation on the data done by Census Bureau staffer Ken Bryson showing what's included and how to access it in FactFinder or FTP.
To find our news releases, just click on the "Releases" link on the Census Bureau homepage.
Recently Released
Population
America Speaks: A Demographic Profile of Foreign-Language Speakers for the United States: 2000. Internet files show national- and state-level data on who speaks English and who does not, broken down by type of household, age of householder, education attainment, and income.
Current Population Survey Design and Methodology (Technical Paper No. 66). (PDF - 3.19 MB). This document describes changes made to the Current Population Survey (CPS) since 2000. The CPS is the country's primary source of labor force statistics.
Fourth Wave of 2005 American Community Survey Data. Internet files in American FactFinder showing profiles of social, economic, and housing characteristics for selected age, race, Hispanic or Latino origin, and ancestry groups for nearly 7,000 areas, including all congressional districts and counties, cities, and American Indian/Alaska Native areas of 65,000 population or more.
Latest Economic Indicators
Construction Spending (Put-in-Place): October 2006. Press release showing estimates of the value of total new construction put-in-place by type of construction (residential and non-residential), annual value, and by type of owner (private and public).
Housing Starts and Building Permits: October 2006. Press release showing data for housing starts, completions, and building permits.
Retail E-Commerce Sales: 3rd Quarter 2006. Press release showing quarterly estimates for retail e-commerce sales.
Advance Report on Durable Goods Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders: October 2006. Press release showing advance information on key business indicators.
New Residential Sales: October 2006. Press release reporting new one-family houses sold and for sale. Includes sales prices, months on the market, and stage of construction.
Economic Census and Surveys
Statistics for Industry Groups and Industries From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. (PDF - 1.6 MB). PDF report presenting manufacturing establishments statistics for industry groups and industries from the Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM). Presents 2005 through 2002 data at the three-through six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-based levels. Includes such statistics as number of establishments, employment, payroll, value added by manufacture, cost of materials consumed, detailed capital expenditures, supplemental labor costs, fuels and electric energy used, inventories by stage of fabrication, value of shipments, detailed miscellaneous receipts, and interplant transfers.
Value of Product Shipments From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. (PDF - 724 KB). PDF report presenting value of product shipments from the Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM). Presents 2005 through 2002 shipments data for the 473 six-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)-based product groups, 1,450 seven-digit NAICS product classes, and products primary to more than one industry.
State-Level Data for Industry Groups From the 2005 Annual Survey of Manufactures. (PDF - 1.2 MB). PDF report presenting similar statistics at the ''all manufacturing'' level for the United States, each state, and the District of Columbia. This Annual Survey of Manufactures (ASM) report presents 2005 and 2004 data at the three-digit North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) level for employment, payroll, value added by manufacture, cost of materials consumed, value of shipments, and total capital expenditures.
Governments
Block Grants, Direct Loans, Other Federal Assistance Data Released. Online file showing quarterly data on types of federal assistance made by agencies. All four quarters of 2005
available. Data for states, counties, and places.
OMB Announcements
New Feature in the Census Product Update! The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has an online site to publish notices and rules from federal agencies on their programs. Many notices invite public comment. Below are some recent OMB postings dealing with the programs and activities of the Census Bureau:
Generic Clearance for Master Address File (MAF) and Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) Update Activities (Posted November 22, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Construction Progress Reporting Surveys (CPRS) (Posted November 21, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) Waves 10, 11, and 12 of the 2004 Panel (Posted November 21, 2006). Comments due on or before January 22, 2007.
Service Annual Survey for 2006 (Posted November 7, 2006).
Annual Retail Trade Survey (Posted November 7, 2006).
Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (Posted October 30, 2006).
Census Coverage Measurement Independent Listing and Relisting Operations (Posted October 10, 2006). Comments due: December 11, 2006.
Reference and Compendia
North American Transportation in Figures. Report available in PDF or in print showing a comprehensive overview of transportation statistics in North America. English, French, and Spanish editions of the report are available, each containing more than 90 data tables supported by graphs, figures, maps, and a number of appendixes. Print copy from U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (202-266-3282).
Facts for Features. Collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas commemorate anniversaries or observances or provide background information for topics in the news:
Special Edition: 300 Million People
The Holiday Season
Thanksgiving Day (November 23rd)
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (November)
Upcoming Releases
Population
A Child's Day: 2003. Report available in print or online in PDF and online spreadsheet tables examining what makes up a child's day, from eating breakfast with parents to watching television to participating in school activities. This is national-level data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation.
Dynamics of Economic Well-Being: Participation in Government Programs, 2001 Through 2003, Who Gets Assistance? Report available online in PDF focusing on the characteristics and participation of people who received benefits from a number of means-tested assistance programs.
International Data Base Update: 2006. Internet files show demographic indicators such as infant mortality, life expectancy, fertility rates, net migration and population growth for 228 countries and areas of the world include current estimates and moving population pyramids that project age and sex distribution to 2050.
School Enrollment - Social and Economic Characteristics of Students: October 2005. Spreadsheet tables providing annual update at the national level on the demographics of Americans age 3 and older enrolled in classes - from nursery school through graduate studies - as well as those in vocational training.
State Population Estimates: July 1, 2006. Internet tables showing July 1, 2006, population estimates and components of change for the nation, states, and Puerto Rico. These are the first state estimates to reflect the population movement resulting from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Thirty-Five Years of Tracking Hispanic Ethnicity: Analysis of Current Population Survey Data Quality for the Question on Hispanic Origin, 1969 to 2004 (Working Paper No. 80). This document examines the quality of Hispanic data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) and the consistency of CPS results with external administrative information. The paper concludes with a recommendation concerning which Hispanic groups the Census Bureau should show in future data products.
The American Community - Hispanics: 2004. Report available online in PDF or in print presenting a portrait of the Hispanic or Latino population in the United States. Information on a number of characteristics (education, household type, income, commuting, etc.) based on data from the 2004 American Community Survey. Data are presented at the national level for selected Hispanic groups with populations of 250,000 or more (e.g., Guatemalans, Hondurans, Salvadorans, Colombians, Ecuadorians, and Peruvians) in tables, charts, and maps.
Economic Indicators
Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories and Orders: October 2006. Press release showing information on key business indicators. Shows revised durable goods totals, in addition to nondurable goods manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders. Scheduled for release December 5, 2006.
Monthly Wholesale Trade: October 2006. Press release showing estimates for sales, inventories on a non-LIFO ("last in-first out") basis, and stock-sales ratios for merchant wholesalers by three-digit major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release December 11, 2006.
US International Trade in Goods and Services: October 2006. Press release showing monthly exports, general imports (including data by country), and limited data on imports for consumption. Scheduled for release December 12, 2006.
Quarterly Financial Report: Manufacturing, Mining, and Wholesale Trade: 3rd Quarter 2006. Press release showing up-to-date aggregate statistics on U.S. manufacturing, mining, and wholesale trade corporations. Scheduled for release December 12, 2006.
Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services: November 2005. Press release presenting advance monthly estimates of retail store sales by kind-of-business groups. Report includes seasonally adjusted estimates and percentage changes for major kind-of-business groups. Scheduled for release December 13, 2006.
Manufacturing and Trade: Inventories and Sales: October 2006. Press release showing sales, inventories, and inventories-to-sales ratios for the combined domestic activities of retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Scheduled for release December 13, 2006.
Quarterly Services Report: 3rd Quarter 2006. Press release showing quarterly estimates of total operating revenue and the percentage of revenue by class of customer for the services industries. Scheduled for release December 14, 2006.
Reference and Compendia
Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2007. The 126th edition of this annual government best-seller has hundreds of tables, with U.S. and international statistics coming from government and non-government sources. This cornucopia of facts has become a treasured resource for librarians and aspiring game-show contestants.
