New Data Released From Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey

NOV. 12, 2026 - The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data on employment, housing (energy expenses), mental health and other topics from the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). In addition to the data, the release includes a new infographic highlighting social connectedness for those age 18 and older.

These data - collected from a sample of about 136,000 households from Sept. 9 through Oct. 12 - cover the nation and smaller geographic areas defined by the Census Bureau.

Data users can access the newly released data tables and public-use file to create customized tables.

HTOPS is an experimental data product collected every other month on core and rotating topics to gauge socioeconomic conditions facing U.S. households. It delivers near real-time data to assess conditions, monitor trends and inform a range of operational and policy needs.

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