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
Number, Timing and Duration of Marriages and Divorces
The report provides a uniquely comprehensive look at marital patterns in the United States.
Computer and Internet Use in the United States: 2018
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a report that examines trends in computer and internet use in 2018.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 2021
A host of statistical information on the Asian and Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population groups.
Publications
2020 Census Tribal Consultations with Federally Recognized Tribes
To garner input on the 2020 Disclosure Avoidance System and to give current 2020 census updates to federally recognized tribes.
2020 Census Technical Meeting with Navajo Nation
To present information on the 2020 census and to report on follow up items from the 2016 tribal consultation meeting.
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.
Working Papers
Usability Testing of Race/Hispanic Questions in the Census 2012-2020
Overview of usability testing from 2012-2020 of the race and Hispanic origin questions adapted for the online decennial census form.
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.
The Intersectionality of the STEM Workforce
Does employment in STEM occupations differ by sex, race and Hispanic origin?
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