#OnThisDay in 1978, the “72-Year Rule" became law, limiting access to Census Bureau records for 72 years. Currently, records from 1790 to 1950 are available to the public from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePn9GScp #CensusHistory #OTD #OnThisDayInHistory
U.S. Census Bureau
Government Administration
Washington, DC 60,604 followers
Serving as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
About us
The Census Bureau serves as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. We have been headquartered in Suitland, Maryland since 1942, and currently employ about 4,285 staff members. We are part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and overseen by the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA). We honor privacy, protect confidentiality, share our expertise globally, and conduct our work openly. We are guided on this mission by our strong and capable workforce, our readiness to innovate, and our abiding commitment to our customers. View our comment policy: https://www.census.gov/about/contact-us/comment-policy.html View our privacy policy: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/privacy/privacy-policy.html
- Website
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http://www.census.gov
External link for U.S. Census Bureau
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1902
- Specialties
- Statistics, Demography, Economics, Geography, Population Studies, Information Technology, and Computer Science
Locations
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Primary
4600 Silver Hill Road
Washington, DC 20233, US
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15350 Sherman Way
Los Angeles, CA 91406, US
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1201 E 10th St
Jeffersonville, IN 47130, US
Employees at U.S. Census Bureau
Updates
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Of the 15 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, #Detroit was the most affected by power outages, according to the 2023 American Housing Survey. Where does your city fall on the list? Find out on #AmericaCounts. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eGXi2B6V
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Businesses generally plan for the normal annual peaks and valleys of business cycles. But what happens when unpredictable weather and other events disrupt these cycles? Visit #AmericaCounts to read about how our Business Trends and Outlook Survey measures the impact of severe weather. https://lnkd.in/e4AMwrYx #CensusEconData
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#DYK, we offer five virtual workshops to help you use data.census.gov? These participatory classes cover a variety of topics and will walk you through how to use data.census.gov to find demographic and economic data. Find a session that meets your research needs and fits into your schedule: https://lnkd.in/g6FfKckr #ExploreCensusData
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We're kicking off a week focused on recognizing the #manufacturing sector’s importance and vast contribution to the nation’s economy. Explore our #ManufacturingWeek homepage for manufacturing stats and resources, and stay tuned for more #MFG data and insights next week! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYxTwjDz #CensusData #ManufacturingDay #MFGDay #MFGDay24
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It's #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! 🔒 We are committed to protecting your information as we work to provide the country with high-quality statistics. Learn about our secure technology, cutting-edge safeguards, and more: https://lnkd.in/d4Mch29 #SecureOurWorld #CybersecurityAwareness #CyberMonth #Cybersecurity
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Semiconductors or microchips are the primary providers of computing power to electronic devices such as computers, smartphones and automobiles. Explore #CensusEconData and Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on the semiconductor industry in our latest #AmericaCounts story ahead of #MFGDay24. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9XkRynP #MFGDay
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📊 Consulte las pirámides de población con información detallada por grupos de origen hispano de los Censos del 2000, 2010 y 2020. Con el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, se celebran las contribuciones de las personas de los Estados Unidos con raíces en España, México, América Central, América del Sur y los países hispanohablantes del Caribe. Aprende más: https://lnkd.in/egZnzmnq #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana
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#WorldTeachersDay is October 5! 🎓📖🍎 Support #teachers by spreading the word about our #StatsInSchools ambassador program. #DYK becoming an SIS ambassador gives you a voice in the development of new SIS resources? Learn how you can partner with SIS, and explore our free K-12 materials! https://lnkd.in/gB3N5nhQ
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How do power outages affect households? In 2023, 28.3% of homeowners reported a power outage compared to 19.9% of renters, according to #CensusData. Read #AmericaCounts to learn more about who was disproportionately affected by power outages and the difficulties they create. ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eGXi2B6V