🎧 By the Numbers: September 2022

Each month, we shine a spotlight on notable observances, anniversaries, and historical events. In this newsletter, we'll celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and observe National Preparedness Month. We'll also explore statistics about the Golden State and show you how to share your ideas for the 2030 Census.

📅 Hispanic Heritage Month

🎧 Listen to our feature on Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture and contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. The observance was born in 1968 when Congress authorized the president to issue an annual proclamation designating National Hispanic Heritage Week. Two decades later, lawmakers expanded it to a monthlong celebration, stretching from September 15 to October 15.

🔎 Did you know? People of Hispanic origin are the nation’s second largest racial or ethnic group.

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📌Remember to check out our new 2022 Facts for Features page on Hispanic Heritage Month for the latest data.

🚨 National Preparedness Month

🎧 Listen to our feature on National Preparedness Month

The Census Bureau produces timely local data that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness, and recovery efforts.

When major disasters strike, visit the Census Bureau's Emergency Management page to access demographic and economic data for the impacted areas.

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🚒 Check out our Stats for Stories page on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. 

🗽 In his latest blog, Director Robert Santos reflects on the tragic day where lives were lost and shares his commitment to unity.

🎂 Happy Birthday California!

🎧 Listen to our feature on California

Today is California's 172nd anniversary of statehood.

🔎 Did you know? California is the 3rd largest state by area and was the 31st state to join the Union.

🌲 The state tree is the Redwood.

🌉 The state nickname is the Golden State.

🌇 The largest city is Los Angeles.

California remained the most populous state in 2020, but growth slowed in the last decade.

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💻 Check out our America Counts state profile for California

💻 Explore Census Bureau data for California using data.census.gov

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💬 2030 Census

🎧 Listen to our feature on the 2030 Census

Planning for the 2030 Census is underway and we are listening to diverse voices - like yours. For the first time, the public can formally give input on planning and designing the next census.

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Now Is the Time: Share Your Ideas With Us

As announced in a Federal Register Notice posted August 17, 2022, everyone is encouraged to provide input. The 90-day response window closes on November 15, 2022.

📣 Use our 2030 Census Social Media Toolkit to help us spread the word!

📌Remember to check out the Director's Blog. Director Robert Santos shares why input from the public is important for planning the 2030 Census.

About the Census Bureau

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.