A Window Into a Year of Demographic and Economic Change

The Stories U.S. Census Bureau Data Told in 2022

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The Stories U.S. Census Bureau Data Told in 2022

A Window Into a Year of Demographic and Economic Change

Written by:

America Counts Staff

As this year comes to a close, we review some of the key demographic and economic trends and shifts that reshaped the nation in 2022.

This year, the country started rebounding from the health and economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Census Bureau surveys continued to document the changes the country experienced. In addition to the 2020 Census results and more recent population estimates and surveys, we had several new experimental data products that provided near real-time statistics on households and businesses.

We revisit some of the stories census statistics told:

A U.S. Census Bureau tool, Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) Explorer, illustrates increases in the gender pay gap as women age.

Gender Pay Gap Widens as Women Age

Women More Likely Than Men to Have No Retirement Savings

U.S. Teachers More Diverse but Still Lag Student Racial, Ethnic Makeup

Parents and Children Interacted More During COVID-19

Gender Pay Gap Widens as Women Age

A U.S. Census Bureau tool, Quarterly Workforce Indicators (QWI) Explorer, illustrates increases in the gender pay gap as women age.

Women More Likely Than Men to Have No Retirement Savings

Are your retirement savings related to the number of times you have been married or the number of partners with whom you have children?

A new report reveals that children living with at least one foreign-born parent are more likely to live with two parents than children with native-born parents.

Over a Quarter of Children Lived With At Least One Foreign-Born Parent

Census Bureau Construction Data: From Stone Age to Space Age

U.S. Startups Create Jobs at Higher Rates, Older Large Firms Employ Most Workers

Increase in Number of U.S. Black-Owned Businesses From 2017 to 2019

Harder to Pay the Bills Now That Child Tax Credit Payments Have Ended

Over a Quarter of Children Lived With At Least One Foreign-Born Parent

A new report reveals that children living with at least one foreign-born parent are more likely to live with two parents than children with native-born parents.

Census Bureau Construction Data: From Stone Age to Space Age

The U.S. Census Bureau is phasing in improvements, including satellite imaging, to improve construction data products that are key federal economic indicators.

A new Census Bureau interactive visualization shows the gender wage gap for selected occupations in the states and Puerto Rico.

What Is the Gender Wage Gap in Your State?

Despite Efforts, Census Undercount of Young Children Persists

What Has Driven Population Change in U.S. Counties?

Deaths Outnumbered Births in Half of All States Between 2020 and 2021

1950 Census Records: A Window to History

What Is the Gender Wage Gap in Your State?

A new Census Bureau interactive visualization shows the gender wage gap for selected occupations in the states and Puerto Rico.

Despite Efforts, Census Undercount of Young Children Persists

Improving data for young children in all Census Bureau products is the focus of a new cross-directorate working group.

The National Archives today releases 1950 Census records. Some people who eventually gained fame made their first appearance in this decennial census.

Famous People Who First Appeared in 1950 Census Records

Fertility Rates: Declined for Younger Women, Increased for Older Women

Why Study Aging in Africa, Region With World’s Youngest Population?

E-Commerce Sales Surged During the Pandemic

Less Hunger in At-Risk Households During Pandemic Expansion of School Meals Program

Famous People Who First Appeared in 1950 Census Records

The National Archives today releases 1950 Census records. Some people who eventually gained fame made their first appearance in this decennial census.

Fertility Rates: Declined for Younger Women, Increased for Older Women

Despite broader stability in fertility trends, a Census Bureau analysis shows that the age at which U.S. women gave birth changed from 1990 to 2019.

Housing Vacancy Survey shows that availability of homeowner and rental housing tightened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Housing Vacancy Rates Near Historic Lows

Mapping Digital Equity in Every State

Census Bureau Today Releases 2020 Census Undercount, Overcount Rates by State

Who Is Receiving Social Safety Net Benefits?

Big Population Shifts in Cities and Towns One Year Into Pandemic

Housing Vacancy Rates Near Historic Lows

Housing Vacancy Survey shows that availability of homeowner and rental housing tightened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mapping Digital Equity in Every State

The new Digital Equity Act Population Viewer will help meet the funding goals of the Digital Equity Act of 2021.

Latest Census Bureau Service Annual Survey shows decline in revenue for Newspaper, Magazine and Video Tape/Disc Rental Industries.

Internet Crushes Traditional Media: From Print to Digital

LGBT Adults Report Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic

A House Tour by the Numbers

Knowing Your Job and Earnings Prospects by College and Degree

Fewer Younger Adults Drives Population Loss in Some U.S. Cities

Internet Crushes Traditional Media: From Print to Digital

Latest Census Bureau Service Annual Survey shows decline in revenue for Newspaper, Magazine and Video Tape/Disc Rental Industries.

LGBT Adults Report Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic

The Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey provides insight into the mental health and well-being of the LGBT population during COVID-19.

As the school year ends, the prospect of summer jobs for youths rises but there’s been a declining overall trend in young people working during summer months.

Do Young Workers Still Have Summer Jobs?

More Than One Million Americans Report Ukrainian Ancestry

Marriage Prevalence for Black Adults Varies by State

Teachers Are Among Most Educated, Yet Their Pay Lags

There’s No Place Like (Close to) Home

Do Young Workers Still Have Summer Jobs?

As the school year ends, the prospect of summer jobs for youths rises but there’s been a declining overall trend in young people working during summer months.

More Than One Million Americans Report Ukrainian Ancestry

Census Bureau data provide a demographic and socioeconomic portrait of people born in Ukraine and those who report Ukrainian ancestry.

Census data show persistent inequalities in household wealth in 2019: 38.7% of households did not own a home, and 41.2% did not have a retirement account.

Wealth Inequality in the U.S. by Household Type

Revenues for Home Care, Elderly Services Increase as Nation Ages

Manufacturing Pay, Job Prospects Increase With Industry “Credential”

Who Has Retirement Accounts?

Does Marrying Younger Mean Marrying More Often?

Wealth Inequality in the U.S. by Household Type

Census data show persistent inequalities in household wealth in 2019: 38.7% of households did not own a home, and 41.2% did not have a retirement account.

Revenues for Home Care, Elderly Services Increase as Nation Ages

Service Annual Survey shows revenue increased in select service industries from 2013 to 2020.

In 2021, child poverty rates measured by Supplemental Poverty Measure were the lowest since 2009 for all race and Hispanic origin categories examined.

Child Poverty Fell to Record Low 5.2% in 2021

2021 Income Inequality Increased for First Time Since 2011

Uninsured Rate Declined in 28 States 2019-2021

Did COVID-19 Change Retirement Timing?

Who Is Impacted by Student Loan Forgiveness and How?

Child Poverty Fell to Record Low 5.2% in 2021

In 2021, child poverty rates measured by Supplemental Poverty Measure were the lowest since 2009 for all race and Hispanic origin categories examined.

2021 Income Inequality Increased for First Time Since 2011

U.S. Census Bureau’s income data released today show widening income inequality from 2020 to 2021.

In the runup to Manufacturing Day on Oct. 7, we look at the growing role of women in manufacturing.

More Women in Manufacturing Jobs in Every Age Group

Family Dinner Routine More Common in Hispanic and Immigrant Families

Do Disabilities Impact Older People’s Moves to Other Locations?

How Resilient Are Communities Along the U.S.-Mexico Border?

2020 Island Areas Censuses: Computer and Internet Use

More Women in Manufacturing Jobs in Every Age Group

In the runup to Manufacturing Day on Oct. 7, we look at the growing role of women in manufacturing.

Family Dinner Routine More Common in Hispanic and Immigrant Families

New data show that Hispanic and immigrant parents are more likely to share frequent meals with their children than non-Hispanic and native-born counterparts.

The U.S. Census Bureau provides vital tools and data to assist in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Using Census Data to Inform Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery

Who Are the STEM Workers Under Age 25?

U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Headed to 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Number of Same-Sex Couple Households Exceeded 1 Million in 2021

A Toast to the Growing Number of U.S. Beer/Wine Manufacturers

Using Census Data to Inform Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery

The U.S. Census Bureau provides vital tools and data to assist in disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Who Are the STEM Workers Under Age 25?

Employment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations is projected to grow at twice the rate of total employment through 2031.

The number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 1980 to 2019, but the number who spoke only English also increased.

What Languages Do We Speak in the United States?

Housing Costs a Big Burden on Renters in Largest U.S. Counties

U.S. Poverty Rates Differ by Age and County

LGBT Adults Report Anxiety, Depression at All Ages

Net International Migration Returns to Pre-COVID-19 Levels

What Languages Do We Speak in the United States?

The number of people who spoke a language other than English at home nearly tripled from 1980 to 2019, but the number who spoke only English also increased.