Tip Sheet Number 22 — October 30, 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 website. Participants should have past or current experience using or analyzing data and have used data from data.census.gov or other statistical sites for research and to make decisions. Visit census.gov to complete the eligibility survey. Email for more information.

Demographic

International Population Estimates and Projections

The U.S. Census Bureau will release new population estimates, projections and other demographic data up to the year 2100 for 24 countries and areas in the International Database (IDB). The IDB consists of estimates and projections of demographic indicators, including population size and growth (by sex and single year of age up to 100-plus) and components of change (mortality, fertility and net international migration) for more than 220 countries and areas. The Census Bureau periodically updates the IDB as new data become available. (Scheduled for release Nov. 5.)

Census Bureau to Release New Estimates on America's Families and Living Arrangements

The U. S. Census Bureau will release data from the 2026 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement on America's Families and Living Arrangements. The release will highlight the living arrangements of children and household size. (Scheduled for release Nov. 17.)

Economic

OnTheMap Update and 2024 LODES Data

The U.S. Census Bureau will release an updated version of its Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), adding data for 2024. The OnTheMap application will also be updated with the latest LODES tabulations and will contain 23 years of data, spanning 2002 to 2024. (Scheduled for release Nov. 5.)

Characteristics of Employer and Nonemployer Businesses by Demographics

The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release new estimates of business owners by characteristics like sex, race and ethnicity and veteran status from its Annual Business Survey (ABS) and Nonemployer Statistics by Demographics (NES-D). The ABS data release will include stats on employer businesses (those with paid employees) such as estimates on the number of firms, payroll, receipts and employment by owner and business characteristics, sector and detailed geographic areas. The ABS is conducted jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES). The NES-D links existing administrative records and Census Bureau data to provide information about nonemployer businesses (those without paid employees) like detailed geographic areas, urban and rural classification, business receipts and legal form of organization. (Scheduled for release Dec. 3.)

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.

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:

• Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Comment period ends Nov. 2).
• DOC-Census Workforce Development Collection (Comment period ends Nov. 2).
• Qualitative Research To Improve 2030 Census Communications (Comment period ends Nov. 4).
• Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement (Comment period ends Nov. 16).
• Proposed Data Sharing Activity (Comment period ends Nov. 23).
• Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics (LEHD) (Comment period ends Nov. 30).
• Building Permits Survey Program (Comment period ends Nov. 30).
• Quarterly Services Survey (QSS) (Comment period ends Nov. 30).
• Annual Business Survey (Comment period ends Dec. 21).
• High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) (Comments period ends Dec. 28).
• School District Review Program (Comment period ends Dec. 28).

Recently Released

(Released since Oct. 16, 2026)

American Community Survey

2025 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates

Oct. 29 - The 2025 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates and 1-year Supplemental Estimates were released Oct. 29. Data are available for states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, congressional districts, and metropolitan statistical and other geographic areas that meet the products' publication thresholds. The publication thresholds are populations of 65,000 or more for the ACS 1-year estimates and populations of 20,000 or more for the 1-year Supplemental Estimates. The Census Bureau held a webinar Thursday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. ET, explaining how to access data and online resources related to this release.

Demographic

Webinar To Be Held on Current Population Survey Modernization Efforts

Oct. 28 - The U.S. Census Bureau announced it will hold a webinar to share important updates about its Current Population Survey (CPS) modernization efforts. This joint project with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) first launched in 2023. The aim is to implement changes to ensure the survey's sustainability.

Facts for Features

Halloween: October 31, 2026

Oct. 8 - Halloween, which dates to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has evolved into a community-based celebration characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns. In the spirit of Halloween, this edition of the Census Bureau's Facts for Features presents a wide array of new and updated statistical information.

Blogs

Health Insurance in Transition: Insights From 2021-2025 and the ACS Question Update

Written by: Caitlin Carter, Survey Statistician, Health and Disability Statistics Branch - Annual estimates of health insurance coverage for 2025 from the American Community Survey (ACS) were released and highlighted in the Health Insurance Coverage by State: 2025 brief. These estimates are the first to use an updated health insurance survey question and processing system, following the 2022 ACS Content Test. As such, the Census Bureau recommends that data users compare estimates from 2025 to previous years with caution.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

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

• Sewers or Septic Systems? How U.S. States Treat Wastewater (Oct. 29)
• How Many U.S. Households Have Electric Vehicles? (Oct. 29)
• Share of Education College Degrees Declined Since 2010 (Oct. 29)
• Senior Poverty Rates Lower than Child Rates Across Nation in 2025 (Oct. 29)

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.

• National Manufacturing Day: October 2, 2026

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:

• Chicago
• Denver
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Philadelphia
• All Surveys

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.

• Capstone Projects in Action (Thursday, Nov. 5, 4-5 p.m. EST)

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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