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# **June 2022:****By the Numbers**

Join us as we celebrate Pride Month and get ready for summer. Explore statistics about the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, West Virginia, New Hampshire, and Virginia. And learn more about data equity and new tools you can use to explore your community.

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## 🌈 Celebrating Pride Month

Celebrate Pride Month with Census Bureau data about the LGBTQIA+ community.  

Pride Month is observed each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Celebrations include parades, picnics, parties, workshops, and more. Throughout Pride Month, we recognize the impact that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally.

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**Did you know?** There were **980,276** same-sex couple households in the U.S., according to the Census Bureau's 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Of these, **58%** or **568,110** were married couples. 

The**District of Columbia**, **Delaware**, **Oregon**, **Massachusetts**, and **Washington** had the highest percentage of same-sex household couples in 2019. 

Read the report Same-Sex Couple Households: 2019 and explore the data visualization Coupled Households in the United States: 2019 for more information on your state.

Thanks to the public’s invaluable responses to Census Bureau surveys and censuses, we’re able to share more statistics about the LGBTQIA+ community below as we continuously measure America’s people, places, and economy. 

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## 4️⃣ **Facts for Pride Month**

#### **1.** The median household income for married same-sex couples was **$107,200** in 2019.

#### **2.** According to a U.S. Census Bureau analysis of Current Population Survey (CPS) data, **14.7%** of same-sex couples have children in their household.

#### **3.** Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender respondents to the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey were **more likely than non-LGBT respondents** to experience economic and mental health hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

#### **4.** Among all couples married or unmarried, same-sex couples were more likely than opposite-sex couples to have both members employed in 2019. Same-sex couples: **65.1%** Opposite-sex couples: **51%**.

Find more facts about America’s people, places, and economy from the American Community Survey at **census.gov/acs**.  

Learn More About the ACS

#### **You May Be Interested In:** 

**Webinars, Data Training, and America Counts Stories**
                  - Census Bureau Data for the LGBTQ Community
                  - Census Bureau Survey Explores Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
                  - How Do People in Same-Sex Couples Compare to Opposite-Sex Couples?
                  - Fifteen Percent of Same-Sex Couples Have Children in Their Household

More America Counts Stories

**Infographics and Data Visualizations** 
                  - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Household Pulse Survey
                  - Characteristics of Adults in Same-Sex and Opposite-Sex Couples by State: 2019
                  - Coupled Households in the United States: 2019
                  - The Evolution of Data Collection for Same-Sex Married Couple Household

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## 🌞 Get Ready for Summer!

Summer officially begins on Tuesday, **June 21**. It’s the longest day of the year, with daylight ranging from **12 hours****and eight minutes** at the equator, to a full **24 hours** at the Arctic Circle.

Summer is vacation time, when Americans hit the road for the beach, the mountains, amusement parks, and other vacation destinations.

🎡 **Did you know?**There were **567** amusement or theme parks in the U.S. in 2020. That’s up from **516** in 2019, according to the latest County Business Patterns data.

Summer 2022

⛺ June is **Great Outdoors Month,**the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and wildlife. In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Census Bureau conducts the National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation.

Great Outdoors Month

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🌅 We join our colleagues in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in celebrating **National Ocean Month**.****Here are some fun facts that they shared with us:
                  - The ocean produces  over 50%  of the world's oxygen and absorbs  50 times  more carbon dioxide than our atmosphere.
                  - Covering  70%  of the Earth's surface, the ocean transports heat from the equator to the poles, regulating our climate and weather patterns.
                  - 76%  of all U.S. trade involves some form of marine transportation.
                  - The U.S. ocean economy produces  $282 billion  in goods and services. Ocean-dependent businesses employ almost  3 million  people.

🌊**Did you know?**There are **255** coastline counties in the U.S. located in three regions across **23**states: the Atlantic Ocean (**129**), the Pacific Ocean (**70**), and the Gulf of Mexico (**56**).

National Ocean Month

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🌀 **2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season:**While you are having fun in the sun, remember to check the weather – the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins **June 1**.

🚨 **Did you know?**The Census Bureau produces timely local statistics that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness, and recovery efforts.

Our official population estimates, along with annually updated socioeconomic data from the American Community Survey, provide a detailed look at the nation’s growing coastal population. Emergency planners and community leaders can better assess the needs of coastal populations using Census Bureau data.

2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Visit our Stats for Stories page to learn more about these and other notable observances.

Stats for Stories

## 🎂 Happy Birthday KY, TN, AR, WV, NH and VA!

This month we celebrate a song that is one of the biggest hits of all time—it is sung somewhere on Earth every minute of every day, and has even been performed in outer space.

Of course, it’s “Happy Birthday to You!” The familiar melody dates back to a school teacher from Louisville, Kentucky  – Mildred Hill – who was born this month in 1859.

🔎 **Did you know?** The Blue Grass State is one of six states with statehood anniversaries in June.

#### **June 1, 2022:** Kentucky's **230th** anniversary  

                  - Did you know?  Kentucky is the  36th  largest state by area and was the  15th  state to join the Union. The state nickname is the Bluegrass State. 
                  - Check out our America Counts state profile for Kentucky 
                  - Explore Census Bureau data for Kentucky using data.census.gov

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#### **June 1, 2022:** Tennessee's **226th** anniversary

                  - Did you know?  Tennessee is the  34th  largest state by area and was the  16th  state to join the Union. The state nickname is the Volunteer State. 
                  - Check out our America Counts state profile for Tennessee
                  - Explore Census Bureau data for Tennessee using data.census.gov

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#### **June 15, 2022:** Arkansas' **186th** anniversary

                  - Did you know?  Arkansas is the  27th  largest state by area and was the  25th  state to join the Union. The state nickname is the Natural State. 
                  - Check out our America Counts state profile for Arkansas  
                  - Explore Census Bureau data for Arkansas using data.census.gov  

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#### **June 20, 2022:**West Virginia's **159th** anniversary 

                  - Did you know?  West Virginia is the  41st  largest state by area and was the  35th  state to join the Union. The state nickname is the Mountain State. 
                  - Check out our America Counts state profile for West Virginia
                  - Explore Census Bureau data for West Virginia using data.census.gov  

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#### **June 21, 2022:**New Hampshire's **234th** anniversary

                  - Did you know?  New Hampshire is the  44th  largest state by area and was the  9th  state to join the Union. The state nickname is the Granite State. 
                  - Check out our America Counts state profile for New Hampshire
                  - Explore Census Bureau data for New Hampshire using data.census.gov  

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#### **June 25, 2022:**Virginia's **234th** anniversary

                  - Did you know?  Virginia is the  37th  largest state by area and was the  10th  state to join the Union. The state nickname is the Old Dominion. 
                  - Check out our America Counts state profile for Virginia
                  - Explore Census Bureau data for Virginia using data.census.gov  

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## 💻 Explore Your Community

The Census Bureau recently released two new data tools to help you explore your community.

**My Community Explorer** combines select demographic, business, and resilience data to help you identify potentially underserved areas of your state, county, and community and inform data-based solutions.

Explore Your Community

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The **Digital Equity Act Population Viewer** helps you understand who has internet access, devices, and digital skills – and who doesn’t. This interactive map shows broadband availability and use alongside demographics in every state.

View the Map

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#### **Advancing Equity with Data**

The Census Bureau is committed to producing data that depict an accurate portrait of America, including its underserved communities. Some of our data equity services include:

**Demographic Data:** We provide a wealth of data by key demographic variables such as race, ethnicity, sex, disability, income, and veteran status to help measure equity. Explore demographic data with our data tools, such as data.census.gov.

**Data Tools:**We supply a variety of data tools to help the public and policy makers understand the issues surrounding inequities and enable them to propose effective, data-based solutions.

**Public Assistance Program Metrics:**Among other uses, Census Bureau data can provide metrics to show public assistance programs’ progress and outcomes.

**Diversity Measurement:** We use several approaches to measure the racial and ethnic diversity of the U.S. population, including the Diversity Index, prevalence rankings, the diffusion score, and a series of prevalence maps.

**Data Education:**A major part of our mission is to educate the public, policy makers, and stakeholders on what data we have available and how to use them. 

Data for Equity

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Throughout the month of June, the Census Bureau celebrates **several observances** that highlight the diversity of our nation.
                  - Multiracial Heritage Week: June 7-14, 2022
                  - Juneteenth (1865): June 19, 2022
                  - National Caribbean-American Heritage Month: June 2022