Calendar: October 2020

Calendar: October 2020.

TIP SHEET: TP20-21 OCT. 9, 2020 Upcoming 2020 Product Calendar — The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2020. These products are listed in the Census Bureau’s online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. 2020 Census 2020 Census Paid Temporary Workers — Each Tuesday, the Census Bureau will release the total number of 2020 Census paid temporary workers that earned any pay. The data tables include national totals for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. (Scheduled for release each Tuesday.) American Community Survey 2019 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample — The Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) files for the 2019 American Community Survey 1-year statistics allow users to create custom estimates and tables that are not available through ACS pre-tabulated data products. The files contain data on approximately 1% of the U.S. population while protecting the confidentiality of survey respondents. The files show population and housing characteristics down to Public Use Microdata Areas, which are special nonoverlapping areas that partition each state into contiguous geographic units containing no fewer than 100,000 people each. Users can create tabulations through their own software or through the microdata access tool on data.census.gov. Supporting documentation and resources such as the PUMS Handbook, webinars and more are available in the new PUMS section of census.gov/acs. (Schedule for release Oct. 15.)   Commuting Patterns of Older Workers in the United States, 2013-2017 — The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release the report “Commuting Patterns of Older Workers in the United States, 2013-2017” that describes commuting patterns of older workers in the United States, based on data from the 5-year 2013-2017 American Community Survey (ACS). Older workers are a diverse group, but understanding how their commuting behavior varies from that of younger workers helps planners and policymakers accommodate the needs of this growing share of the working population. (Tentatively scheduled for release in October.) Demographic Census Bureau Releases New Technical Notes on Select Topics in International Censuses — The U.S. Census Bureau is releasing a new technical note on disclosure avoidance as part of the series of technical notes on Select Topics in International Censuses. This brief provides National Statistical Offices (NSOs) with information on types of disclosure events that may occur and outlines the four disclosure avoidance phases that an NSO could go through in a census to ensure good data stewardship. (Scheduled for release Oct. 15.)  World Statistics Day — The U.S. Census Bureau will participate in the third observance of World Statistics Day on October 20 as part of a global collective effort to celebrate the importance of statistical data sharing. This year’s theme is “Connecting the world with data we can trust” to reflect on the importance of trust, authoritative data, innovation and the public good in national statistical systems. (Scheduled for release Oct. 20.) Story Map: An Aging World 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau will release a new visualization that combines maps, charts, and text to illustrate trends on population aging in 2020 and projected patterns in 2050 for world regions and countries. The Story Map also discusses fertility and mortality declines, the demographic transition, older dependency ratios, sex ratios, healthy life expectancy, and more. The Story Map format guides users through a data-driven narrative where linked components on the text and figures allow users to explore and understand key analytical concepts by interactively navigating through maps, revealing layers of data as they do so. See link for the Story Map on the Census Bureau’s website. (Tentatively scheduled for release in October.) Household Pulse Survey — The experimental Household Pulse Survey is an effort by the Census Bureau and other federal statistical agencies to document temporal trends in how individuals are experiencing business curtailment and closures, stay-at-home orders, school closures, changes in the availability of consumer goods and patterns, and other abrupt and significant changes to American life. The Census Bureau began data collection for phase 2 on Aug. 19. Biweekly results will be available through the Household Pulse Survey Interactive Tool, detailed tables and a public use data file on the website Sept. 9 through Nov. 4, 2020. Phase 2 includes new questions on Social Security benefits, post-secondary education, evictions/foreclosures, mental health services and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and unemployment benefits. Economic New Earnings and Employment Data for College Graduates — The U.S. Census Bureau will release new data on labor market outcomes for college graduates as part of Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) statistics. These new data feature institutions from the City University of New York system, State University of New York system, Pennsylvania State University System and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The PSEO Explorer visualization tool will be updated to include these institutions, and feature enhanced search features for specific majors. With this release, PSEO will also be available on the Census API. (Scheduled for release Oct. 15.)  A Preliminary Investigation into the Metro Area Job-to-Job Flows and Earnings Data in the Manufacturing Sector — 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 Institute (LMI) presents, “A Preliminary Investigation into the Metro Area Job-to-Job Flows and Earnings Data in the Manufacturing Sector.” This presentation will look at hires and separation rates from job-to-job flows and flows from and to persistent non-employment from 2001 to 2017 in the Detroit metropolitan area. Additional insight will be given on origin and destination job earnings, flows into and out of the Detroit metro area, industry sector flows, and analysis on worker age, education, and gender. (Scheduled for release Oct. 15.)  Census Business Builder version 3.2 — This month, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the version 3.2 update to Census Business Builder (CBB). The latest version includes new data from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, updated data from the Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, and new functionality for both the Small Business Edition and the Regional Analyst Edition. (Scheduled for release on Oct. 22)  Small Business Pulse Survey — The experimental Small Business Pulse Survey is designed to collect real-time data on how small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic inform federal and state response and recovery planning. Phase 2 includes updated content on the rehiring of laid-off or furloughed employees, working from home, use of online platforms to offer goods or services, and changes in capacity of the business. The second phase expands the federal assistance questions to include tax deferrals and credits as well as the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending program, and asks businesses about future program needs. Data are available through the Small Business Pulse Survey Interactive Tool and downloadable files. Results.  Weekly Business Formation Statistics — The U.S. Census Bureau is releasing weekly business application data at the national and regional levels in addition to releasing the quarterly Business Formation Statistics (BFS). First released in February 2018, BFS tracks trends in business applications and formations at the state, regional and national levels. The weekly data provide timely and granular information on the state of the economy but appropriate caution is required in interpreting fluctuations since high-frequency weekly data are subject to variation from seasonal factors including holidays and beginning and end of calendar year effects. The Census Bureau publishes the weekly BFS series at the national, regional and state levels each Thursday by 12 p.m. EDT. Facts for Features Veterans Day (Nov. 11) — On this day, the nation honors military veterans with parades and other observances across the country and a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Some of the statistics from this day include the number of veterans in the country, their racial and ethnic backgrounds, and the number who vote. (Tentatively scheduled for release in October.)   Holiday Season — This festive season, or simply the holidays, is a time for gathering and celebrating with family and friends, gift giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the Census Bureau presents holiday-related facts and figures from its collection of statistics. (Tentatively scheduled for release in October.) 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. World Statistics Day 2020: October 20, 2020  National Nut Day: October 22, 2020  The Incandescent Light Bulb: October 22-23, 2020  National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day: October 24, 2020 National Family Caregivers Month: November 2020  National Aviation History Month: November 2020  National STEM Day: November 8, 2020  Poland Independence Day (1918): November 11, 2020  America Recycles Day: November 15, 2020  Geography Awareness Week & GIS Day: November 15-21 & 18, 2020  National Fast Food Day: November 16, 2020  American Education Week: November 16-20, 2020  National Child’s Day: November 20, 2020  National Family Week: November 22-28, 2020  Native American Heritage Day: November 27, 2020  Black Friday: November 27, 2020  Small Business Saturday: November 28, 2020  Multimedia Radio Upcoming segments include a pizza your mind in “America Pie” (Oct. 24) and serious coin in “Cash Register Invented” (Nov. 4). The daily features are available at <www.census.gov/library/audio/profile-america.html>. The menu options allow selection for Profile America and Al Dia with download options for MP3 and WAV files or zip files for the entire month (MP3). Recently Released (Released since Sept. 25, 2020) 2020 Census 2020 Census Count 99.7 Percent Complete — Oct. 6 — As of Oct. 5, 2020, 99.7% percent of housing units have been accounted for so far in the 2020 Census through either self-response or Nonresponse Followup. Final numbers indicate that in 2010 a little over 99.6 percent of households were counted this way. Census Bureau Statement on Oct. 1 Court Ruling — Oct. 2 – On October 2, 2020, the message below was sent to census takers working on the 2020 Census: “As a result of court orders, the October 5, 2020 target date is not operative, and data collection operations will continue through October 31, 2020. Employees should continue to work diligently and enumerate as many people as possible. Contact your supervisor with any questions.” Demographic School Enrollment in the United States: 2018 — Oct. 7 — The U.S. Census Bureau released the report “School Enrollment in the United States: 2018” that examines the characteristics of people enrolled in school at all levels using statistics from the Current Population Survey and the American Community Survey. The report outlines the current picture of education in America from kindergarten, first through eighth grade, high school, college undergraduate and graduate students, and discusses how the latest numbers compare with historical levels. Economic 2019 Annual Survey of Public Pensions — Oct. 6 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a supplemental unit file and public use file for the 2019 Annual Survey of Public Pension.  This file will provide the first-ever detailed actuarial data for State- and Locally-Administered Defined public pension systems in the Annual Survey of Public Pensions.  2018 State and Local Government Finances Summary Report — Oct. 1 — The U.S. Census Bureau released a summary report of the 2018 Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances. This survey shows revenues, expenditures, debt, and cash and security holdings by level of government. Level of government includes state, local and state and local combined. The statistics are organized by state. Manufacturing Day — Oct. 1 — The U.S. Census Bureau joined a group of public and private organizations for the ninth annual celebration of the manufacturing sector of the nation’s economy on Oct. 2, 2020. The Census Bureau releases manufacturing statistics that inform the public, businesses and policymakers at the local and national level by painting a picture of the state of this important economic sector. The tip sheet has links to data products, infographics and related stories that use manufacturing data. Business Dynamics Statistics — Sept. 30 — The Business Dynamics Statistics provide annual statistics on establishments, firm startups, and job creation and job loss from 1978 to 2018 by firm size, firm age, industrial sector, state, metropolitan statistical area and county. These statistics provide snapshots of current and historical U.S. entrepreneurial activity and geographic and NAICS industry detail about where jobs are being created and lost in the U.S. economy.  2018 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey – Capital Expenditures for Robotic Equipment — Sept. 30 — New annual data by kind of business that provides additional detail to the national level estimates of measuring investment in machinery and equipment. Capital expenditures for both industrial and service robotic equipment were collected for the first time on the 2018 Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES). The new ACES tables provide national-level estimates of capital expenditures for robotic equipment by 2-digit NAICS sector and select 3-digit and 4-digit NAICS industries, and new charts provide national-level estimates by size distribution and by share of firms by size for select 2-digit NAICS. U.S. Census Bureau Releases New, Interactive Monthly State Retail Sales Report — Sept. 30 — New experimental data product featuring modeled state-level retail sales. This Monthly State Retail Sales (MSRS) report is a blended data product combining Monthly Retail Trade Survey data, administrative data and third-party data. Data will be available for year-over-year changes for Total Retail Sales excluding Non-store Retailers as well as 11 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) retail subsectors. This experimental data product provides data by state and NAICS codes from January 2019 — June 2020. These state-level retail sales data are often requested by our data users. Advances in both statistical modeling software and access to selected third-party data allow us to produce and release these data as experimental. (First release scheduled Sept. 30 and will continue on a monthly basis.) Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions — Sept. 25 — The Quarterly Survey of Public Pensions is a quarterly survey that provides national summary data on the revenues, expenditures and composition of assets of the largest defined benefit public employee pension systems for state and local governments. This survey currently consists of a panel of 100 pension systems, which comprise 88.4% of financial activity among such entities, based on the 2012 Census of Governments.  Facts for Features Halloween: Oct. 31 — Oct. 7 — Halloween, which dates back 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. American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (November) — Oct. 1 — To commemorate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the Census Bureau compiled a list of statistics about the American Indian and Alaska Native population. America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new, inviting way. We feature stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness and population. New stories include: The 2019 Annual Survey of Public Employment and Payroll Is Out (October 7) What Recent Elections Tell Us About the American Voter Today (October 5) Manufacturing Still Among Top Five U.S. Employers (October 2) Same-Sex Married People More Likely Than Opposite-Sex Counterparts to be in Labor Force (September 30) RVs: A Way to See America From the Safety of Your Own “Home” (September 29) Stats for Stories Stats for Stories provides links to timely story ideas highlighting the 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. Earth Science Week: October 11-17, 2020  Leif Erikson Day (Nordic-American heritage): October 9, 2020  German-American Day: October 6, 2020  Fire Prevention Week: October 4-10, 2020  Manufacturing Day & Week: October 2, 2020 & September 28-October 2, 2020  Global Diversity Awareness Month: October Italian American Heritage and Culture Month: October 2020 National Disability Employment Awareness Month: October National Energy Awareness Month: October 2020 Polish-American Heritage Month: October  Atlantic Hurricane Season: June 1-November 30, 2020 Blogs 2020 Census and Tribal Communities — Written by: Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director — Sept. 29 — As the end of the 2020 Census response period approaches, the U.S. Census Bureau remains committed to a complete and accurate count of people living on tribal reservations. In the last census, the American Indian and Alaska Native population living on reservations was estimated to have been undercounted by 4.9% — one of the highest undercounts of any group. Multimedia Radio Profile Americas segments include water over the dam in “Hydroelectric Power” (Sept. 30) and what the doctor ordered in “American Pharmacists Month” (Oct. 3). Internet address: <www.census.gov/library/audio/profile-america.html>. Resources Learn What Surveys Are Being Conducted in Your Community — See which of our 130-plus annual surveys are being conducted in your community. In a variety of surveys and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790, the U.S. Census Bureau provides official information about America’s people, businesses, industries and institutions. See surveys currently being conducted in each Census Bureau region: Atlanta Chicago Denver Los Angeles New York Philadelphia All Surveys Data Tools See below for a few of the U.S. Census Bureau’s interactive applications to access statistics from our 130-plus annual surveys. Click here for a complete list. 2020 Census Response Rate Map — Are you curious about how many people in your community are responding to the 2020 Census?  Stay up to date with a map of response rates from across the U.S. PSEO Explorer — Visualize the experimental Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) data through interactive bar charts and Sankey diagrams. TIGERweb — A web-based system that allows users to visualize our TIGER (Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing database) data in several ways. Training Opportunities Census Bureau Training Opportunities — Webinars are available on a regular basis to help the public access and use U.S. Census Bureau statistics. These free sessions, lasting 60 to 90 minutes, show how to use Census Bureau databases and mapping tools and find demographic and economic statistics at a local or national level. Descriptions for each of the upcoming sessions is available on our Census Academy page. Login details provided at least one week before a webinar. A Preliminary Investigation into the Metro Area Job-to-Job Flows and Earnings Data in the Manufacturing Sector (Wednesday, October 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m., EDT) Archived Training Resources — Visit the U.S. Census Bureau’s Educational Resource Library for previously recorded trainings that are free and available at your convenience. The library includes presentations, recorded webinars, tutorials and other helpful materials.                                                                ### Learn More