American Community Survey News

For press releases prior to 2013, see our archived list of American Community Survey (ACS) Press Releases.

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Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
September 02, 2026
The 2024 American Community Survey estimated there were 211,265 U.S. emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, up from 136,900 in 2010.
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National Preparedness Month: September 2026
August 26, 2026
Find resources on wildfires, air quality, hurricanes, extreme heat, tornadoes, floods, pandemics and more at census.gov/disasters.
Director's Blog
Understanding the New Disclosure Avoidance Policy
August 17, 2026
The Census Bureau has new policies to protect the confidentiality of individuals and organizations. Learn more in the latest director's blog.
Stats for Stories
Back to School: August 2026
August 2026
It’s back-to-school season and an estimated 54.4 million K-12 students and 5.9 million teachers are set to return to the classroom this fall.
Press Release
The U.S. Census Bureau Releases Schedule for IPHI
August 04, 2026
The Census Bureau is set to release the 2025 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance statistics from the CPS ASEC.
Facts for Features
Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act: July 26, 2026
May 19, 2026
July 26, 1990: President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
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Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
May 15, 2026
Memorial Day, established in 1868 as Decoration Day, honors those who died in military service to our country.
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National Teacher Appreciation Week and Day: May 4-8 and May 5, 2026
April 27, 2026
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Learn more about our nation’s teachers with Census Bureau data.
Facts for Features
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2026
April 21, 2026
In 1992, Congress established May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Equal Pay Day: March 26, 2026
March 23, 2026
In 1973, women working full-time earned a median of about $0.57 for each dollar men earned. By 2024, the gap narrowed to $0.81 for every dollar men earned.
Random Samplings Blog
How Is the Planning Database Updated and How Is It Used?
March 16, 2026
Planning Database now contains operational data and 2020 Census low response score.
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Pi Day: March 14, 2026
March 09, 2026
Celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (3/14), which shares it's first three digits with that infinitely long mathematical constant.
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Women’s History Month
February 25, 2026
March is Women’s History Month.
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Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2026
February 17, 2026
To commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish, the Census Bureau presents a variety of statistics on Irish-Americans.
Facts for Features
National Black History Month: February 2026
February 10, 2026
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week.
Press Release
2024 CRE and Ranking Tables by Natural Hazard Risk
January 29, 2026
Census Bureau releases 2024 Community Resilience Estimates, highlighting areas in the United States most socially vulnerable to impacts from natural disasters.
Press Release
Aumentan los niveles educativos en áreas metro y micropolitanas
January 29, 2026
Nuevas estimaciones de 5 años de la ACS muestran aumento del porcentaje de adultos de 25 años o más con titulo universitario en áreas metropolitanas.
Press Release
Metro and Micro Areas have Large Gains in Educational Attainment
January 29, 2026
New American Community Survey 5-year estimates show rise in percentage of adults age 25 and over with a bachelor’s degree in metropolitan areas.
Press Release
Births to Unmarried Women Declined Over the Past Decade, New Data Show
January 28, 2026
The percentage of women with a recent birth who were unmarried decreased 4.8 percentage points from 2011 to 2023, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report.
Random Samplings Blog
New Population Estimates Show Decline in Net International Migration
January 27, 2026
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new series of population estimates that reflect demographic change since the 2020 Census.
Press Release
2024 Planning Database and New 2020 Census Operational Data
January 22, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau releases updated Planning Database, which includes the Low Response Score and other new 2020 Census operational data.
Press Release
Acceso restringido a las estimaciones de 5 años 2020-2024 de la ACS
January 22, 2026
La Oficina del Censo anuncia el acceso restringido (embargo) a las próximas estimaciones de 5 años 2020-2024 de la Encuesta sobre la Comunidad Estadounidense.
Press Release
Census Bureau Embargoes New American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
January 22, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to embargo 2020-2024 ACS 5-years estimates, which are set to be publicly released on Jan. 29.
Press Release
2024 State-to-State Migration Flows Statistics Now Available
January 21, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau will announce the latest state to state migration flows statistics.
Press Kit
2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year Estimates Press Kit
January 08, 2026
The American Community Survey provides a wide range of statistics about the nation's people and housing.
Press Release
Census Bureau to Host Webinar for 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates
January 08, 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to host a prerelease webinar about the 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 1p.m. ET.
Facts for Features
Veterans Day 2025: November 11
November 28, 2025
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.
Facts for Features
National Native American Heritage Month: November 2025
November 20, 2025
The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.
Stats for Stories
National Manufacturing Day: October 3, 2025
September 23, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau joins organizations across the country celebrating the importance of the manufacturing sector of the nation’s economy.
Press Kit
2024 American Community Survey 1-year Estimates Press Kit
September 11, 2025
The American Community Survey provides a wide range of statistics about the nation’s people and housing.
Press Release
El costo de tener vivienda sigue aumentando
September 11, 2025
El precio de tener un hogar sigue subiendo.
Press Release
The Cost of Homeownership Continues to Rise
September 11, 2025
The median monthly owner costs for U.S. homeowners with a mortgage increased to $2,035 in 2024 from $1,960 (inflation-adjusted) in 2023.
Random Samplings Blog
Understanding the 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
September 11, 2025
This blog discusses elements that may contribute to differences observed in some 2024 ACS 1-year estimates compared to prior years.
Press Release
2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates to be Embargoed
September 08, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to embargo 2024 ACS 1-year estimates, which are set to be publicly released on Sept. 11.
Press Release
Acceso restringido a las estimaciones de 1 año de la ACS del 2024
September 08, 2025
La Oficina del Censo dará acceso restringido a nuevas estimaciones de 1 año de la ACS del 2024 desde el 9 de septiembre de 2025, 10:00 a. m., hora del este.
Facts for Features
Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: 2025
August 27, 2025
La celebración empezó en 1968 cuando el Congreso autorizó al presidente a emitir una proclamación anual designando la Semana Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.

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