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                of  3 America Counts Story

            

            Largest Annual Spike in Public School Spending in Over 20 Years
            
            April 25, 2024

            The Annual Survey of School System Finances shows per pupil spending and revenues for nation’s public school districts in FY 2022. America Counts Story

            

            College Hoops Craze Captivates the Nation
            
            March 22, 2024

            From courtside to the classroom, March Madness takes college towns by storm. Test your college knowledge with our new Population Bracketology games. America Counts Story

            

            Nearly 327,000 in U.S. Lived in Emergency and Transitional Shelters
            
            February 27, 2024

            The American Community Survey 5-year estimates provides a demographic profile of the population experiencing homelessness who lived in shelters. America Counts Story

            

            Is the Gender Wage Gap the Same at Different Education Levels?
            
            February 22, 2024

            New data linking higher education attainment and wage records enables research showing that gender wage gap channels vary by education level. America Counts Story

            

            MLK Day: Only Federal Holiday Designated as National Day of Service
            
            January 11, 2024

            U.S. Census Bureau Statistics in School activities, historical pages, surveys and data commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. America Counts Story

            

            The Stories U.S. Census Bureau Data Told in 2023
            
            December 27, 2023

            A look at a year of significant transformation in the U.S. population, from growing diversity and aging to how and where we live and work. America Counts Story

            

            Education Does Not Resolve Gender Wage Gap
            
            December 13, 2023

            A new Census Bureau table package on men’s and women’s median annual earnings by detailed field of degree shows the gender pay gap in all fields of study. America Counts Story

            

            3- and 4-Year-Old School Enrollment Rebounds From Pandemic Low
            
            November 14, 2023

            There were some racial and ethnic differences in enrollment of 3- and 4-year-olds from 2018 to 2022. Education

            

            Significant Declines in Preschool Enrollment During COVID-19 Pandemic
            
            August 30, 2023

            There were about 950,000 fewer children ages 3 to 6 enrolled in preschool in 2021 than in 2019. America Counts Story

            

            Same-Sex Married Couples Less Likely to Be Same Age, Race, Ethnicity
            
            August 02, 2023

            Survey data reveal patterns of social and economic similarity between same- and opposite-sex spouses. Housing

            

            Owning or Renting the American Dream
            
            June 29, 2023

            In recognition of American Housing Month and National Homeownership Month, we explore housing data from the U.S. Census Bureau. America Counts Story

            

            Detailed Characteristics of Hundreds of Race/Ethnic and Tribal Groups
            
            June 15, 2023

            Detailed social, economic, housing and demographic characteristics on race, Hispanic origin, ancestry and tribal groups now available for numerous geographies. America Counts Story

            

            Significant Educational Strides by Young Hispanic Population
            
            May 10, 2023

            The young Hispanic population made significant educational gains between 2005 and 2021.The largest were among the South American population. America Counts Story

            

            More Education Does Not Erase Racial Disparities in Health Coverage
            
            March 08, 2023

            Adults with a high school education or less have higher uninsured rates than those more educated. Racial/ethnic inequalities exist even among the more educated. America Counts Story

            

            Cultivating the Next Generation of Minority Innovators
            
            January 10, 2023

            The Opportunity Project brought its technology “sprints” to four higher education institutions that serve students of color. America Counts Story

            

            The Stories U.S. Census Bureau Data Told in 2022
            
            December 27, 2022

            A look at some of the America Counts stories that revealed shifts in our population, from growing diversity and declining poverty to where and how we live. America Counts Story

            

            What Languages Do We Speak in the United States?
            
            December 06, 2022

            The number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 1980 to 2019, but the number who spoke only English also increased. America Counts Story

            

            ¿Qué idiomas hablamos en los Estados Unidos?
            
            December 06, 2022

            La población que hablaba en el hogar un idioma que no era inglés casi se triplicó de 1980 a 2019, pero también había más personas que solo hablaban inglés. America Counts Story

            

            Homeownership by Young Households Below Pre-Great Recession Levels
            
            November 17, 2022

            Homeownership among households headed by adults ages 25-34 was highest at the start of the Great Recession and had not returned to those high levels in 2019. America Counts Story

            

            Who Are the STEM Workers Under Age 25?
            
            November 08, 2022

            Employment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations is projected to grow at twice the rate of total employment through 2031. America Counts Story

            

            How Resilient Are Communities Along the U.S.-Mexico Border?
            
            October 18, 2022

            The Community Resilience Estimates show that more people living in the 44 counties along the U.S.-Mexico border are less resilient than the nation as a whole. America Counts Story

            

            Who Is Impacted by Student Loan Forgiveness and How?
            
            September 21, 2022

            New Survey of Income and Program Participation data show who has student loan debt and how much they had after the COVID-19 pause in payments. America Counts Story

            

            Did COVID-19 Change Retirement Timing?
            
            September 19, 2022

            Despite major disruptions in the labor market, the pandemic had a modest impact on peoples’ retirement timing. America Counts Story

            

            Census Bureau’s 2022 Back-to-School Guide for Teachers
            
            August 17, 2022

            Teachers can turn lessons into real-world connections in the classroom with help from Statistics in Schools. America Counts Story

            

            Manufacturing Pay, Job Prospects Increase With Industry "Credential"
            
            August 11, 2022

            Workers credentialed through industry-supported training and assessment programs earned more than peers, even without a college degree. America Counts Story

            

            Wealth Inequality in the U.S. by Household Type
            
            August 01, 2022

            Census data show persistent inequalities in household wealth in 2019: 38.7% of households did not own a home, and 41.2% did not have a retirement account. America Counts Story

            

            Children Continue to be More Involved in Some Extracurricular Activities
            
            July 26, 2022

            New U.S. Census Bureau historical tables show both girls and boys are taking more lessons and playing more sports than in 1998. America Counts Story

            

            Teachers Are Among Most Educated, Yet Their Pay Lags
            
            July 21, 2022

            New U.S. Census Bureau data visualization shows median earnings for elementary, middle school and high school teachers by educational attainment, sex and age. America Counts Story

            

            More Than One Million Americans Report Ukrainian Ancestry
            
            July 07, 2022

            Census Bureau data provide a demographic and socioeconomic portrait of people born in Ukraine and those who report Ukrainian ancestry. Employment

            

            Knowing Your Job and Earnings Prospects by College and Degree
            
            June 30, 2022

            The U.S. Census Bureau Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes tool has expanded to provide earnings prospects for graduates of 660 schools by field of study. America Counts Story

            

            Exploring Census Data Made Easy
            
            April 12, 2022

            The new Census Survey Explorer provides a quick and comprehensive list of surveys by topic, geography and frequency. Less Hunger in At-Risk Households During Pandemic Expansion of School Meals Program
            
            April 04, 2022

            Participation rates in free school lunch programs remain higher for lower income children even when program was expanded during the pandemic. America Counts Story

            

            Novice Data Users: Help Is on the Way
            
            January 26, 2022

            The U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Academy launches the 2022 Back to Data Basics Webinar Series this week to help less experienced data users navigate census data. America Counts Story

            

            Who Makes More Preventable Visits to the ER?
            
            January 20, 2022

            Census Bureau study shows a link between lack of various resources and higher number of preventable visits for emergency care. America Counts Story

            

            U.S. Teachers More Diverse but Still Lag Student Racial, Ethnic Makeup
            
            January 05, 2022

            U.S. Census Bureau analysis of Equal Employment Opportunity Tabulation data shows  gap between the racial and ethnicity diversity of teachers and students. America Counts Story

            

            Pre-COVID Early Childhood Enrollment Grew, More in Public Preschools
            
            November 22, 2021

            Before COVID-19, preschool enrollment was increasing as state funding of early education programs grew and the federal government is now proposing universal
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