Here's a quick note on what's coming up to keep you up to date as we continue through the month of January.





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?? The Week Ahead: National Poverty in America Awareness Month

National Poverty in America Awareness Month [ [link removed] ]

In recognition of *National Poverty in America Awareness Month*, we're highlighting Census Bureau data, visualizations, and resources on poverty. Learn more in our *Stats for Stories article [ [link removed] ]*.

*January *also marks *National Hot Tea Month [ [link removed] ]*, and this *Thursday, January 19,* is *National Popcorn Day [ [link removed] ]*.

Learn about upcoming observances and celebrations with Stats for Stories.

*Stats for Stories* [ [link removed] ]




You May Be Interested In

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*America Counts: U.S. Poverty Rates Differ by Age and County [ [link removed] ]*


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*America Counts: Income and Poverty Stories [ [link removed] ]*


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*Statistics in Schools: Poverty in America [ [link removed] ]*


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*Topics: Income and Poverty [ [link removed] ]*



In Case You Missed It

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. [ [link removed] ]

Yesterday we remembered Dr. King’s many contributions to the advancement of equality and justice.

Learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and explore Census Bureau data on our nation’s African American population.

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2022 Economic Census Mail Out Set to Begin [ [link removed] ]

The 2022 Economic Census mail out is set to begin January 31. The economic census is the U.S. government’s official five-year measure of businesses in the United States and their economic impact. Sent to over 4.2 million business locations, this provides the most comprehensive data available at the national, state and local level, representing most industries and geographies. Invitations to respond will be sent to selected businesses across the nation on January 31. These businesses will be asked to respond online by March 15 using an improved data collection instrument.

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Microdata Access Video Tutorial

Building a Custom Table Using Microdata Access

Maria Valdisera speaks about building a custom table using microdata access (MDAT). [ [link removed] ]

Watch this video to learn how to use Microdata Access (MDAT) through data.census.gov, and create customized tabulation without the need for special programming or statistical software.

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Upcoming data.census.gov Workshops:

Basics of Using the Microdata Access Tool

Our participatory classes walk you through examples of creating tables in the Microdata Access Tool (MDAT) within data.census.gov. Microdata Access on data.census.gov/mdat allows you to create custom tables that are not available in the pre-made tables on data.census.gov without having to use your own statistical software or special programming.

Registration is required to attend these workshops. Attendance is limited to 50 participants per session.

*View [ [link removed] ]* the dates and times the workshop will be offered in February and March.

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Census Academy Webinar Series: It's All In the Tools; Finding Your Way Through Census Bureau Geographies; January 26, 2:00 p.m. [ [link removed] ]

This Census Academy webinar series offers hands-on workshops to help you locate data using Census Bureau data tools. Whether you're a new or experienced user, explore our data tools with our experienced staff.

Explore 5 different types of Census Bureau geographies by learning their backgrounds; when and where to access data associated with them; and how to manipulate data.census.gov to locate these geographies quickly. We will take a look at the history and the logic behind the following Census Bureau geographies: (1) Census Tract, (2) Tribal Areas, (3) Congressional Districts, (4) School Districts, and (5) Public-Use Microdata Areas. This is an interactive training, and we will break attendees into "rooms" in order to participate as groups in hands-on exercises.

Registrants are required to view this *video [ [link removed] ]* prior to attending this webinar.

*Date:* Thursday, January 26, 2023
*Time:* 2:00 p.m. ET

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Census Academy: Back to Data Basics Webinar Series [ [link removed] ]

* *January 18: Puerto Rico and the American Community Survey [ [link removed] ]
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* *January 19: 2023 Commercial Outlook Businesses, Banks and International Trade [ [link removed] ]*
* *January 25: data.census.gov News and Updates: January 2023 [ [link removed] ]*
* *January 26: Finding Your Way Through Census Bureau Geographies - It's All in the Tools Webinar Series [ [link removed] ]*
* *January 31: 2020 Census Race and Ethnicity Data: The Detailed DHC-A Proof of Concept [ [link removed] ]*
* *February 16: Census Tools for the Grant Writing Trade - It’s All in the Tools Webinar Series [ [link removed] ]*
* *February 23: How to Make a Data-Driven Business Plan Using Census Bureau Data - It’s All in the Tools Webinar Series [ [link removed] ]*

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?? Releases This Week

*Tuesday: Business Formation Statistics [ [link removed] ]*

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*Wednesday: Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services [ [link removed] ]*

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*Wednesday: Manufacturing and Trade: Inventories and Sales [ [link removed] ]*

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*Thursday: New Residential Construction (Building Permits, Housing Starts, and Housing Completions) [ [link removed] ]*



*See Economic Indicators* [ [link removed] ]






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.








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