U.S. Bureau of the Census

04/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/03/2026 07:33

Tip Sheet Number 7 — April 3, 2026

Upcoming

Online Product Calendar

The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information.

Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is looking for participants for an upcoming Usability Testing study. A wide range of data users with varying backgrounds are needed to learn how users interact with the site. Participants should have past or current experience using or analyzing data - and use data from data.census.gov or other statistical sites for research and to make decisions. Visit census.gov to complete the eligibility survey. Email [email protected]for more information.

Demographic

Census Bureau Releases New U.S. Population Estimates by Age and Sex

The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release a downloadable file containing estimates of the nation's resident population by sex and single year of age as of July 1, 2025. In the coming months, the Census Bureau will release housing unit estimates for states and counties; population estimates for cities and towns; population estimates by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin for the nation, states, metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas and counties; and Puerto Rico Commonwealth and municipio population estimates by age and sex. (Scheduled for release April 9.)

New Data Tables on Most Common First Names and Surnames in the 2020 Census

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a series of data tables of the most common first and last names reported in the 2020 Census. The tables include national-level counts such as last names by race and Hispanic origin, first names by race and Hispanic origin, and first names by sex. The Census Bureau has produced counts of the most common last names in each decennial census since the 1990 Census. The 2020 Census was the first since 1990 to provide data on first names. (Tentatively scheduled for release in April.)

Economic

2025 Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections

The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release new data tables for the Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections featuring details on tax collections by type of tax imposed and collected by state governments. These data cover five broad tax categories and up to 25 tax subcategories. (Scheduled for release April 15.)

Exploring Inequitable Trends in Education Staff Turnover

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership in collaboration with the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) and the Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute, welcome Joshua Bleiberg as he presents, "Exploring Inequitable Trends in Education Staff Turnover." Educator labor markets vary considerably across the country and can change quickly during recessions. Utilizing data from the Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) on educators in Elementary and Secondary Schools (from 2000-2001to 2022-2023), Bleiberg demonstrates how to use QWI quarter-level data to construct valid educator labor market measures. (Scheduled for April 15.)

2025 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll

The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new summary report and data tables for the 2025 Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll. These statistics provide a comprehensive look at the employment of the nation's state and local governments and gross monthly payroll for March 2025. Federal, state and local governments and education and research organizations use public employment and payroll data for comparative studies and activities like developing the government component of the gross domestic product (GDP). Revised tables for 2023 and 2024 will be released along with the new 2025 data. (Scheduled for release April 16.)

2026 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Hybrid Workshop

Join us at the 2026 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Hybrid Workshop for a fireside chat with our keynote speaker Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist and global head of Thematic and Macro Investing at Morgan Stanley. This year's theme is "Numbers to Narratives: Data for Better Decisions." We will be highlighting the work of our state Labor Market Information (LMI) partners and other data users through plenary sessions. Details will be posted on the LEHD website when available. Information on previous workshops can also be found at Workshops and Webinars - Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics. If you have questions about the workshop, email [email protected]. (Scheduled for May 12-13.)

New USA Trade Online tool Now Available

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the launch of USA Trade Online: Reimagined, transitioning from the legacy USA Trade Online (UTO) platform. This new version features the same trade data as the legacy version, while improving user experience with a modern, more intuitive interface and streamlined design. The legacy version of UTO will be decommissioned by June. Data users who have saved reports on the legacy platform are strongly encouraged to recreate and save them in the new tool.

Business Trends and Outlook Survey

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. BTOS experimental data products are representative of all employer businesses other than farms in the U.S. economy. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely information for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and are available by sector, state, employment size and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. New questions on artificial intelligence (AI) were added November 17 and new AI supplemental content will be released April 23.

Federal Register Notices

The U.S. Census Bureau publishes updates in the Federal Register to keep the public informed about surveys, censuses and related activities. Some notices include a comment period during which the public can provide feedback. For more information on Census Bureau Federal Register notices (FRNs), check out Collections of Information and Federal Register Notices.

Current FRNs include:

Recently Released

(Released since March 20, 2026)

2026 Census Test

2026 Census Test Updates

March 26 - The U.S. Census Bureau last month announced it had modified its 2026 Census Test sites to Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina. These sites were selected to give the Census Bureau the opportunity to explore whether working with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) could improve 2030 Census in-field enumeration processes.

Demographic

Census Bureau Releases Vintage 2025 Estimates of Population and Demographic Components of Change for Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas and Counties, and Estimates of Population for Puerto Rico Municipios

March 26 - The U.S. Census Bureau released internet tables and detailed downloadable files showing annual population estimates, rankings and components of population change in metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas and counties as well as population estimates for Puerto Rico municipios. These estimates reflect population changes between April 1, 2020, and July 1, 2025. Spanish

New Data Released From Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey

March 26 - The U.S. Census Bureau released new data on food and nutrition, health and well-being, transportation, employment, education and other topics from the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). These data, collected from a sample of about 30,000 households in April 2025, provide insights for the nation as well as smaller geographic areas defined by the Census Bureau.

Facts for Features

Women's History Month: March 2026

Feb. 25 - The roots of National Women's History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions. The first Women's Day celebration in the United States was in 1909, also in New York City, but Congress did not establish National Women's History Week until 1981 to be commemorated annually the second week of March. In 1987, Congress expanded the week to a month. We celebrate women's many contributions to our nation with a host of demographic and economic statistical information.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new and inviting way. We feature stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness and the population.

Stats for Stories

Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting the U.S. Census Bureau's newsworthy statistics that relate to current events, observances, holidays and anniversaries. The story ideas are intended to assist the media in story mining and producing content for their respective audiences.

Resources

Emergency Management/Disaster Resources

When major disasters strike, visit our Emergency Management webpage for demographic and economic data on impacted areas. Each disaster will include data from our key emergency management tools: OnTheMap for Emergency Management, Community Resilience Estimates, Census Business Builder: Regional Analyst Edition and other useful resources.

Learn What Surveys Are Being Conducted in Your Community

Discover which of the U.S. Census Bureau's annual surveys are being conducted in your community. In a variety of surveys and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790, the Census Bureau provides official information about America's people, businesses, industries and institutions. Learn more about surveys currently being conducted in each Census Bureau region:

Data Tools

The U.S. Census Bureau's interactive applications are used to access statistics from our annual surveys and programs. A complete list can be accessed on the Census Bureau's Data Tools and Apps webpage.

Training Opportunities

U.S. Census Bureau Training Opportunities

Webinars are available on a regular basis to help the public access and use Census Bureau statistics. These free sessions, which are 60 to 90 minutes each, show users how to navigate Census Bureau databases and mapping tools and find demographic and economic statistics at the local or national level. Descriptions of upcoming sessions are available on our Census Academy webpage. Login details are provided at least one week before a webinar.

Archived Training Resources

Visit the U.S. Census Bureau's Educational Resource Library for previously recorded, free training available at your convenience. The library includes presentations, recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.

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