Here's What You May Have Missed on Social Media

We're bringing you some of the most popular, timely, and notable posts from across the Census Bureau’s social media channels. Check out what you may have missed.

First Look estimates from the 2022 Economic Census are now available.

In 2022, the number of establishments with paid employees increased to just over 8.0 million, up from 7.6 million establishments in 2017 and 7.1 million establishments in 2012.

Explore more 2022 Economic Census highlights.

We remember Katherine Wallman, former Chief Statistician of the United States, and her profound impact on the federal statistical system.

Read Census Bureau Director Santos' blog to learn about her illustrious career.

A first look at 2023 Annual Business Survey data is now available.

Explore preliminary economic Census Bureau data on the impact of COVID-19 on business sales, reshoring activities of employer businesses, and more.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service was on January 15 this year.

As the nation honored Dr. King's legacy, we paid tribute with Census Bureau data and resources showing the civil rights leader’s impact on everything from voting rights and volunteerism to educational and economic progress on America Counts.

Check out our new Population Pyramids now available on our main data platform.

Population pyramids give you a new way to explore the makeup of your neighborhood or area of interest through an interactive, animated interface.

Explore, compare, and share a whole new side of your community.

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How racially and ethnically diverse is your neighborhood?

Some of the most diverse neighborhoods in 2020 were in Anchorage, Alaska and Queens County, New York.

Read more about the most and least diverse neighborhoods in the U.S. on America Counts.

Did you know, our International Database has data for over 200 countries and thousands of local areas?

You can use this tool to discover how many people there are in the world, the most populous country, and how to view population change and compare nations’ populations in the future.

Watch our short Data Gem video.

Kansas celebrated its 163rd statehood anniversary on January 29. 🌻

The population of the Sunflower State increased 3.0% to 2,937,880 from 2010 to 2020.

Explore more Census Bureau data on Kansas with our QuickFacts data tool.

Our infographics and visualizations page features Census Bureau data charts and interactive maps on America’s people, places, and economy. 📊📈

Check out our latest data visualizations.

On January 8, 1889, Herman Hollerith received a patent for his mechanical tabulator.

Hollerith’s tabulating machine would revolutionize the processing and tabulation of data through the first half of the 20th century.

Learn more about Hollerith and his invention.

Teachers: Our Statistics in Schools Kahoot! game will have students discover the population of spooky-sounding places, the most common pet in the United States, and more!

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