The Census Bureau collects race data according to U.S. Office of Management and Budget guidelines, and these data are based on self-identification. People may choose to report more than one race group. People of any race may be of any ethnic origin.
News
PRESS RELEASE | APRIL 09, 2019
Over One-Third of Counties had an Uninsured Rate Below 10 Percent
In 2017, for the population under age 65, over one-third (38.4 percent) of all U.S. counties (3,141) had an estimated uninsured rate below 10 percent.
FACTS FOR FEATURES & SPECIAL EDITIONS | FEBRUARY 26, 2019
National African-American (Black) History Month: February 2019
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History W
STATS FOR STORIES | FEBRUARY 05, 2019
Chinese New Year: February 5, 2019
By mid-2019 the population of China is projected to be 4.22 times the U.S., 1.4B vs. 331.9M. Based on 2018 data, U.S. imports from China are 4.36 times exports.
Publications
PUBLICATION | FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Subjective Well-Being of Eldercare Providers: 2012-2013
This is a research report on subjective well-being of eldercare providers, using data from the American Time Use Survey.
PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 2017
2020 Census Tribal Consultations with Oklahoma Tribes
To achieve an accurate count of tribal citizens in the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau held two tribal consultations specifically for Oklahoma tribes.
PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 2017
2020 Census Tribal Consultations with the Navajo Nation
To achieve an accurate count of tribal citizens in the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau held a one-on-one tribal consultation with the Navajo Nation.
Working Papers
WORKING PAPER | FEBRUARY 2019
Racial Disparities in Women’s Occupational Mobility
Racial disparities exist in occupational mobility, with Black and Hispanic women less likely to exit service occupations than White, non-Hispanic women.
WORKING PAPER | FEBRUARY 2019
The Intersectionality of the STEM Workforce
Does employment in STEM occupations differ by sex, race and Hispanic origin?
WORKING PAPER | APRIL 02, 2018
Interracial and Inter-ethnic Marriage and Self-Rated Health
Study explores the associations between partner race/ethnicity and health in the U.S. using the Survey of Income and Program Participation.