U.S. Government News

Superbowl 2012, Statistics, Fun & Facts

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:18:03 PST

Super Bowl XLVI will be played Feb. 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, which will be the first time the Super Bowl has been played in Indiana. Indianapolis is the northernmost city in the United States to host the Super Bowl since Detroit hosted Super Bowl XL in 2006.

The Fourth of July 2010: Let Us Celebrate

Thu, 27 May 2010 11:00:55 PST

76 million is the Number of Americans who said they have taken part in a barbecue during the previous year. It's probably safe to assume a lot of these events took place on Independence Day.

Nearly Half of Children Under Age 5 are Minorities

Thu, 14 May 2009 19:27:19 PST

The U.S. Census Bureau today released national population estimates showing that our nation is becoming older and more racially and ethnically diverse. The estimates found that nearly half (47 percent) of the nation’s children younger than five were a minority in 2008, with 25 percent being Hispanic. For all children under 18, 44 percent were a minority and 22 percent were Hispanic.

Raleigh and Austin are Fastest-Growing Metro Areas

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:07:19 PST

Raleigh-Cary, N.C., and Austin-Round Rock, Texas, were the nation’s fastest-growing metro areas between 2007 and 2008, according to July 1, 2008, population estimates for the nation’s metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas and counties released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mother's Day 2009 - Facts, Fun & Statistics

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:32:55 PST

The U.S. has an estimated number of 82.8 million mothers in the United States.

Movie, Video Revenue Climb 7 Percent to $66 Billion in 2007

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:38:59 PST

Revenue for the motion picture and video production and distribution industry increased 7 percent in 2007, reaching $66 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Revenue from Web search portals increased 25 percent for a total revenue of $12.1 billion, and their online advertising space grew 32.7 percent with total revenue of $8.7 billion.

Super Bowl 44 - Arizona Cardinals & Pittsburgh (Steelers) Facts & Features

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:52:56 PST

Super Bowl XLIII will be played Feb. 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. To commemorate this occasion, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts examining the demographics of the host area, as well as the cities represented by the contenders, in this year’s edition of our nation’s most celebrated sporting event.

Utah is Fastest-Growing State

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:55:51 PST

Utah was the nation’s fastest-growing state between July 1, 2007, and July 1, 2008, as its population climbed 2.5 percent to 2.7 million, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

The 2008 Holiday Season Facts & Figures

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:48:31 PST

The holiday season is a time for gathering and celebrating with friends and family, gift-giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its data collection.

2008 World Series Fun, Facts & Features

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:19:42 PST

The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series beginning Wednesday, Oct. 22, in St. Petersburg, Fla. This will be the 104th edition of major league baseball’s best-of-seven championship series, marking the first World Series appearance for the American League champion Rays since entering the league in 1998.

One-in-Five Speak Spanish In Four States

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:30:54 PST

At least one-in-five residents of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas spoke Spanish at home in 2007, according to new American Community Survey data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Nationwide, an estimated 35 million, or about 12.3 percent, hablan español at home.

50 Million Children Lived with Married Parents in 2007

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:38:57 PST

In an expanded look at the structure of the American family, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that in 2007, 50 million children in the United States lived with married parents and 2.2 million children lived with two unmarried parents.

Unmarried and Single Americans Week: Sept. 21-27, 2008

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:37:35 PST

There are 92 million of unmarried Americans 18 and older in 2006. This group comprised 42 percent of all U.S. residents 18 and older.

Grandparents Day 2008: Sept. 7

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:29:48 PST

There are 2.5 million grandparents as Caregivers in the U.S. The number of grandparents responsible for most of the basic needs (i.e., food, shelter, clothing) of one or more of the grandchildren who live with them. These grandparents represent about 40 percent of all grandparents whose grandchildren live with them. Of these caregivers, 1.6 million are grandmothers, and 896,000 are grandfathers.

Labor Day 2008: Sept. 1, Facts, Features & Statistics

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:02:27 PST

The first observance of Labor Day is believed to have been a parade of 10,000 workers on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, organized by Peter J. McGuire, a Carpenters and Joiners Union secretary. By 1893, more than half the states were observing a “Labor Day” on one day or another, and Congress passed a bill to establish a federal holiday in 1894. President Grover Cleveland signed the bill soon afterward, designating the first Monday in September as Labor Day.

Women Veterans Earn More and Work Longer Hours, Census Report Says

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:58:51 PST

Women veterans had higher salaries than nonveterans in 2005, but they also worked more hours in a week and more weeks out of the year, according to a new analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau

Conversion from Analog to Digital-TV-Feb. 17, 2009

Thu, 29 May 2008 11:03:52 PST

On Feb. 17, 2009, all full-power TV stations will cease to broadcast analog programming. This transition to digital television will enable more efficient use of the nation’s airwaves, providing new advanced wireless services and increased public safety services. To mark this historic transition, the Census Bureau has assembled a sampling of statistics from its publications about television and the television industry.

2008 Hurricane Season Begins

Wed, 28 May 2008 07:49:39 PST

The north Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through November. The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local data that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness and recovery efforts. This edition of Facts for Features spotlights the number of people living in areas that could be most affected by these acts of nature.

Married parents, household activities, and childcare

Mon, 12 May 2008 08:17:44 PST

Married mothers employed full time are more likely to do household activities and provide childcare on an average day than are married fathers employed full time.

Update: Monthly Child Support Averaged $425 in 2005

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:17:45 PST

Monthly child support payments averaged $425 in 2005, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data. Across the nation, nearly 8 million people provided $43 billion in monetary support to people living in other households in 2005.