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.

Join us for an online news conference on September 10 as we announce the findings of three reports:

✅ Income in the U.S.: 2023
✅ Poverty in the U.S.: 2023
✅ Health Insurance Coverage in the U.S.: 2023

We’ve been traveling the nation to meet with both current and potential data users. Director Santos shares insights from these travels in his latest blog and talks about our commitment to seek out different perspectives and actively engage the public in our work.

The increasing connectedness between people who live in rural areas but work in urban areas highlights an interesting dynamic: a melding of rural and urban economies.

Read about the blurring line between rural and urban in this America Counts story.

Census Bureau Data Shows Vulnerable Populations Exposed to Hurricane Debby

🌀 Hurricane Debby produced dangerous winds and storm surge, as well as near-historic levels of rainfall and flash flooding.

Learn how Census Bureau data can be used to analyze the characteristics of the exposed population.

Census Bureau Geography Chief Leads U.S. Delegation at U.N. Geospatial Session

🌐 Deirdre Dalpiaz Bishop recently led the United States Delegation, including geospatial professionals from the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Interior, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, and NASA, to the 14th Session of the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management.

With support from the Census Bureau team and international colleagues, she has worked to implement the U.N. Integrated Geospatial Information Framework around the world. As newly elected co-chair of the 14th Session, she will lead the development of the 2025-2035 UN-GGIM Strategic Framework to communicate the importance of integrating geospatial information with other key information, like statistical data, in addressing global challenges such as health security and digital equity.

Check out how we use satellite imagery to discover and confirm the location of addresses, roads, and boundaries to ensure geospatial accuracy.

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Women owned 42.1% of the nation’s 28.5 million Nonemployer Businesses in 2021, according to recently released Census Bureau data.

Learn more about nonemployer business owners and get demographic statistics on all businesses.

On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was officially added to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote.

In celebration of Women's Equality Day, check out Census Bureau data on voting and registration by age, sex, and more.

Highlights from our 2023 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) are now available in short, digestible data snapshots.

Explore SIPP data on income and social safety net participation of individuals and households in the U.S.

Meet Ginzo. He's one of a few happy pups who are honorary members of our social media team here at the Census Bureau. 🙌

On August 26, we celebrated National Dog Day, a day to give your furry friend the spotlight! 🐶

Statistics in Schools Back to School Fun Facts

Head back to school with fun facts! 🏫 📚

Download our Statistics in Schools handout and discover Census Bureau data on school enrollment, the amount of spending per student, and more.

Census History: Panama Canal

The Panama Canal opened on August 15, 1914.

Did you know: We counted people in the Panama Canal Zone from the 1920 Census through the 1970 Census?

Learn more about the history of the Panama Canal and our operations there.

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We serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. As the world’s premier statistical agency, we are dedicated to making our nation a better place. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our data to make informed decisions.