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The Stories U.S. Census Bureau Data Told in 2023

A Look Back at a Year of Demographic and Economic Changes

December 27, 2023

Written by:

America Counts Staff

As 2023 comes to a close, we review some of the year’s key demographic and economic trends and shifts that reshaped the nation.

U.S. Census Bureau surveys document many changes the country experiences, from increased diversity and how and where we live to the aging of the population and economic shifts.

In addition to the 2020 Census results and more recent population estimates and surveys, several experimental data products provided near real-time household and business statistics.

We revisit some of the stories behind the statistics:

January

Who Owns America’s Businesses?

The 2021 Annual Business Survey shows Hispanic business ownership is on the rise.

Who Owns America’s Businesses?

Volunteering and Civic Life in America: New Research by U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps

Volunteering in America: New U.S. Census Bureau, AmeriCorps Research

Cultivating the Next Generation of Minority Innovators

Nearly One in Three Mississippians Eligible for Food Assistance

Who Owns America’s Businesses?

The 2021 Annual Business Survey shows Hispanic business ownership is on the rise.

February

Super Bowl LVII: Fun Facts About Players and Places

Two-time Super Bowl champ Kansas City Chiefs (2020, 1970) face one-time champ Philadelphia Eagles (2018). This is the fourth Super Bowl in Arizona.

Super Bowl LVII: Fun Facts About Players and Places

Where in the United States Are the High-Tech Jobs?

Mapping Impacts of Federal Broadband Investments on Local Communities

Remote Work During the Pandemic Shifted Daytime Population of Cities

Super Bowl LVII: Fun Facts About Players and Places

Two-time Super Bowl champ Kansas City Chiefs (2020, 1970) face one-time champ Philadelphia Eagles (2018). This is the fourth Super Bowl in Arizona.

March

Low-Income Renters Spent Larger Share of Income on Rent in 2021

The percentage of household income spent on rent plus utilities increased from 2019 to 2021 and renters with the lowest annual income saw the largest spikes.

Low-Income Renters Spent Larger Share of Income on Rent in 2021

More Education Does Not Erase Racial Disparities in Health Coverage

Losing Our Parents

Two Years Into Pandemic, Domestic Migration Trends Shifted

Low-Income Renters Spent Larger Share of Income on Rent in 2021

The percentage of household income spent on rent plus utilities increased from 2019 to 2021 and renters with the lowest annual income saw the largest spikes.

April

More People in All Race/Ethnic Groups Worked From Home 2019-2021

The number of White, Black, Asian and Hispanic home-based workers more than doubled.

More People in All Race/Ethnic Groups Worked From Home 2019-2021

Tablets More Common in Households With Children

Missing Medicaid Data on Race/Ethnicity May Bias Health Research

Impact of the End of Extra SNAP Benefits

More People in All Race/Ethnic Groups Worked From Home 2019-2021

The number of White, Black, Asian and Hispanic home-based workers more than doubled.

May

An Aging U.S. Population With Fewer Children in 2020

The age profiles of states and communities don’t always mirror the national picture.

An Aging U.S. Population With Fewer Children in 2020

Examining Equity in COVID-19 Stimulus Payments

High Registration and Early Voting in 2022 Midterm Elections

Significant Educational Strides by Young Hispanic Population

An Aging U.S. Population With Fewer Children in 2020

The age profiles of states and communities don’t always mirror the national picture.

June

Nearly a Third Reporting Two or More Races Were Under 18 in 2020

The 2020 Census shows the Multiracial population increased in all age categories but was largest among the young.

Nearly a Third Reporting Two or More Races Were Under 18 in 2020

How Socially Vulnerable Is Puerto Rico to Disasters?

U.S. Adults Provided $17.5 Billion in Support to Parents in 2020

Disability Rates Higher in Rural Areas Than Urban Areas

Nearly a Third Reporting Two or More Races Were Under 18 in 2020

The 2020 Census shows the Multiracial population increased in all age categories but was largest among the young.

July

Pandemic’s Impact on Commuting and How It Changed U.S. Cities

As more people worked from home in 2021, some U.S. counties experienced large drops in commuter-adjusted population.

Pandemic’s Impact on Commuting and How It Changed U.S. Cities

Almost a Quarter of U.S. Population Vulnerable to Rising Heat

National Marriage and Divorce Rates Declined From 2011 to 2021

Home Values Rose Sharply in U.S. Island Areas

Pandemic’s Impact on Commuting and How It Changed U.S. Cities

As more people worked from home in 2021, some U.S. counties experienced large drops in commuter-adjusted population.

August

Multiple Partners, Multiple Kids

A new U.S. Census Bureau report looks at patterns of multiple partner fertility among married and unmarried couples.

Multiple Partners, Multiple Kids

Same-Sex Married Couples Less Likely to Be Same Age, Race, Ethnicity

2022 Economic Census: Keeping Up With the Times

Capturing Seasonal Changes in Industry Expense Estimates

Multiple Partners, Multiple Kids

A new U.S. Census Bureau report looks at patterns of multiple partner fertility among married and unmarried couples.

September

More Unmarried Women Than Unmarried Men in the U.S.

A new data visualization shows the ratio of unmarried men to unmarried women by state, age, race and ethnicity.

More Unmarried Women Than Unmarried Men in the U.S.

New Population Counts for Nearly 1,500 Race and Ethnicity Groups

Black Individuals Had Record Low Official Poverty Rate in 2022

Uninsured Rates Decreased in Over Half of U.S. States in 2022

More Unmarried Women Than Unmarried Men in the U.S.

A new data visualization shows the ratio of unmarried men to unmarried women by state, age, race and ethnicity.

October

Detailed Data for Hundreds of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes

2020 Census detailed data available for close to 1,200 AIAN tribes and villages for the nation, states and tribal areas.

Detailed Data for Hundreds of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes

Tracking Supply Disruptions, Impact of Inflation on Small Business

New Population Counts for 62 Detailed Black or African American Groups

English Most Common Race or Ethnicity in 2020 Census

Detailed Data for Hundreds of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes

2020 Census detailed data available for close to 1,200 AIAN tribes and villages for the nation, states and tribal areas.

November

How Many U.S. Businesses Use Artificial Intelligence?

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey shows that only 3.8% of businesses use AI to produce goods and services but use varies by sector.

How Many U.S. Businesses Use Artificial Intelligence?

Interracial Couples More Common Among Same-Sex Couples

The Nation’s First Veterans and How Military Service Has Changed

Most Parents Don’t Have Any Formal Child Care Arrangements

How Many U.S. Businesses Use Artificial Intelligence?

The Business Trends and Outlook Survey shows that only 3.8% of businesses use AI to produce goods and services but use varies by sector.

December

U.S. Poverty Rate Varies by Age Groups

The poverty rate for the nation’s oldest populations was lower than for the youngest but increased in 2022 while child poverty decreased.

U.S. Poverty Rate Varies by Age Groups

Education Does Not Resolve Gender Wage Gap

Looking Back 250 Years: The 1773 Boston Tea Party

Economic Backbone of Holiday Shopping Season: Retail Workers

U.S. Poverty Rate Varies by Age Groups

The poverty rate for the nation’s oldest populations was lower than for the youngest but increased in 2022 while child poverty decreased.

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