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Attention Developers: More Economic Statistics Added to BEA’s API

DataApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Developers, do you want to bring more detailed economic data to your next app? The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently added several data sets to the application...

Jun102014

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More Data in the Census Bureau API to Help You #hackforchange

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Two years ago, the Census Bureau launched its application programming interface (API), giving developers access to a variety of high value data sets, including our flagship...

Jun102014

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Manufacturing: A New Commerce Department Report Shows Renewed Expansion

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The U.S. manufacturing sector is rebounding at a rate unseen since the late 1990s. For the first time in more than a decade, output and employment are steadily and...

Jun092014

This map shows the percentages under the current, mandatory approach. As a mandatory survey, less than five percent of counties have 80 percent or more of their tracts with unacceptable levels of quality data. This impacts about 15 million people.

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Collecting Reliable, Timely and Local Census Data

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Cross-blog post by John H. Thompson, U.S. Census Bureau Direrector - I was pleased to recently participate in the inaugural conference of the American Community Survey Data...

Jun112014

U.S. Economic Development Administration and Harvard Business School Unveil Brand New U.S. Cluster Mapping and Registry Website

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the launch of the U.S. Cluster Mapping and Registry project (http://clustermapping.us), a national economic...

Jun042014

Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse at Sunset in Acadia National Park. Photo: Jeremy Stevens (www.sharetheexperience.org)

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Data Expands the Tourism Industry

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Every year thousands of visitors flock to the United States to explore the country and experience the culture.

May122014

Census Bureau Kicks Off National Bike to Work Week and Releases First-Ever Data Focused on Biking and Walking to Work

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Census Bureau Kicks Off National Bike to Work Week and Releases First-Ever Data Focused on Biking and Walking to Work

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The U.S. Census Bureau today kicked off National Bike to Work Week and released the first-ever data on the number of people who bike and walk to work.

May222014

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Coming Soon: A More Detailed Look at U.S. Trade and International Investment

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International data will soon be getting a new look, giving users more detail on the U.S. economy’s relationship with the rest of the world in the most significant...

May222014

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Investing in Data, Investing in America

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The Department of Commerce’s mantra is that America is “Open for Business.” As President Obama highlighted at Tuesday’s Investing in America roundtable, this has never been...

May012014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Big Data and Privacy Working Group Review Findings

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the findings of the White House’s big data and privacy working group review.

Apr252014

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New Commerce Data Supports Better Economic Decision-Making by Businesses and Policymakers

DataGross Domestic Product (GDP)Personal IncomeOpen for Business Agenda

This week, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released two new data products that will help American businesses, consumers, policymakers and academia...

Apr252014

New BEA Data Proves Valuable for Retail Industry

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New BEA Data Proves Valuable for Retail Industry

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The National Retail Federation closely monitors economic conditions in order to gauge the health of the overall industry and the consumers who represent nearly 70% of the...

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Improving government, business, and community decisions and knowledge by transforming Department data capabilities and supporting a data-enabled economy

Apr082014

Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Mark Doms (center) along with Erie Meyer, Joel Gurin, Waldo Jaquith, and Daniel Castro at the Center for Data Innovation hosted "The Economic Benefits of Open Data" event

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Big Data is Big Business for Commerce

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Big Data and Open Data are all the rage these days. However, Commerce was into Big Data before Big Data was cool

Apr072014

U.S. Expects Continued Growth in International Travel During Next Five Years

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced that the United States can expect four percent average annual growth in tourism during the next five years, and that a...

Mar242014

The Average Daily Cost, per Person, of the Principal Statistical Agencis is Three Cents

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The Commerce Department’s Strategic Plan: The Value of Government Data

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Last week, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker unveiled the Department’s America is Open for Business: Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years 2014-2018.

Apr012014

International Visitors Spend $15.8 Billion in January 2014

DataTrade and InvestmentNational Travel and Tourism StrategyTravel and Tourism

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that international visitors to the United States spent $15.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities...

Mar242014

NOAA’s Modeling and Mapping Data Enhance Nation’s Ability to Provide Tsunami Warnings Along U.S. Coastlines

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NOAA’s Modeling and Mapping Data Enhance Nation’s Ability to Provide Tsunami Warnings Along U.S. Coastlines

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As we kick off Tsunami Preparedness Week, we pause to remember the 124 Americans who prematurely lost their lives without warning 50 years ago, when a powerful earthquake...

Mar312014

Opinion Editorial -- Forbes -- The New 'Economic Census' Will Help Unleash the Economic Magic of U.S. Government Data

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“If you go back a few hundred years, what we take for granted today would seem like magic – being able to talk to people over long distances, to transmit images, flying,...

Mar202014

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Census Bureau’s API Continues Commitment to Innovation

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In July 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau launched its first-ever application programming interface, allowing developers to design Web and mobile apps to explore or learn more...

Mar192014

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NOAA Data Supports Coastal Resilience and Preparedness Efforts; White House to Announce Launch of Climate Data Initiative

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Today, NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan will help announce the launch of the President’s Climate Data Initiative climate.data.gov.

Mar032014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at MIT

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as part of efforts to review the impact of “big data” on...

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Mar102014

Department of Commerce releases FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan

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Department of Commerce releases FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan

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Today the Department of Commerce released its Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2014 to 2018. The five-year plan, along with the recently released FY15 budget, provides the...

Feb242014

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NOAA Moves to Unleash “Big Data” and Calls Upon American Companies to Help

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From the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, works to keep...

Feb282014

U.S. Travel and Tourism Industry Sets New Export Record in 2013

Trade and InvestmentDataNational Travel and Tourism StrategyTravel and Tourism

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced today that international visitors spent a record-breaking $180.7 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and...

Feb142014

Census Bureau Releases Valentine’s Day-Related Facts and Statistics

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Census Bureau Releases Valentine’s Day-Related Facts and Statistics

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As we celebrate Valentine’s Day today, the Department of Commerce’s U.S. Census Bureau released Valentine’s Day-related facts and statistics.

Feb122014

U.S. Exports Set Records in 2013 infographic

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U.S. Exports Set Records in 2013

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The United States is the world’s largest exporter and importer of goods and services, and the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI). Trade and...

Jan312014

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Census Bureau Releases Trends and Facts for Super Bowl XLVIII

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As we approach Super Bowl weekend, the Department of Commerce’s U.S. Census Bureau released Super Bowl-related facts and statistics examining the demographics of the host...

Jan172014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on President Obama's Remarks on U.S. Signals Intelligence Activities

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"The Obama Administration is committed to restoring national and global trust in our surveillance gathering technologies, and ensuring that our capabilities, policies...

Jan162014

U.S. Census Bureau Releases First-Ever Report on Measuring Alternative Educational Credentials

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases First-Ever Report on Measuring Alternative Educational Credentials

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The U.S. Census Bureau today released the first-ever report examining the prevalence of non-degree certifications and licenses among American adults and their importance to...

Jan082014

Infographic Highlights of the History and Measurement of Poverty

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50 Years Later, Commerce Works to Keep Fighting Poverty

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Today marks the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s declaration of the War on Poverty. The effort, which consisted of anti-poverty programs aimed at improving...

Jan072014

Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Senate Confirmation of Janet Yellen

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“Congratulations to Janet Yellen on her bipartisan approval today by the US Senate as the next Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. She possesses...

Dec302013

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Census Bureau Projects U.S. Population of 317.3 Million on New Year’s Day

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As our nation prepares to begin the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau today projected that on Jan. 1, 2014, the United States population will be 317,297,938. This represents...

Nov262013

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New Census Mobile App Showcases Local Statistics for People on the Go

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America has always been a nation on the move. Whether you are looking for a career change or a new neighborhood to call home, life decisions affect each of us every day.

Nov142013

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Secretary Pritzker Outlines Bold Policy Agenda Focused on U.S. Trade and Investment, Innovation, and Data

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today outlined a bold new policy agenda for the Department of Commerce, centered on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data.

Nov212013

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Census Bureau Releases New Interactive Visualization of Jobs, Businesses and Other Key Economic Statistics

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Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new interactive tool designed to visualize the key economic findings found in the statistical agency's most recent Business...

Nov142013

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Fact sheet: U.S. Department of Commerce "Open for Business Agenda"

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlined a bold new policy agenda focused on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data.

Oct312013

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Commerce and President's Council of Economic Advisors Release Report on Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment

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A new report from the U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors spotlights the array of factors that have made the U.S. the destination...

Oct312013

U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors Release Report on Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment at SELECTUSA Investment Summit

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A new report from the U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors spotlights the array of factors that have made the U.S. the destination...

Oct312013

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Opens Inaugural SELECTUSA Investment Summit Highlighting Foreign Direct Investment as a Key Driver of U.S. Economic Growth

DataTrade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today launched the inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit, telling the more than 1,200 attendees from nearly 60 countries, 47 states...

Oct242013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in August 2013

DataTrade and InvestmentExportsEconomyNational Export Initiative (NEI)

U.S. exports of goods and services dropped slightly to $189.2 billion, from $189.3 billion in July, with record levels in automotive vehicles, parts, and engines, and...

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Find and access featured data or web services from the Department's agencies and mission areas. This page will be updated as agencies make available new developer tools and...

Sep192013

Map of U.S. detailing percentage of uninsured by state

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American Community Survey Statistics Give Communities Detailed Look at Income, Poverty, Health Insurance and Many other Statistics

DataAmerican Community Survey (ACS)PovertyHealth insuranceCurrent Population Survey (CPS)

The American Community Survey statistics released today provide information for geographies with populations of 65,000 or more on many different topics, including income,...

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Secretary Pritzker's Nationwide Listening Tour

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Photos from Secretary Pritzker's 13 cities, 12 states nationwide listening tour ...

Sep032013

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Back to School: 2013-2014

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This edition of Facts for Features highlights the many statistics associated with the return to classrooms by our nation's students and teachers...

Sep102013

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Improving the Economic Measurement Toolkit: Partnerships between Businesses and Federal Statistical Agencies

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Businesses and federal statistical agencies have a long history of working together to produce something that is vitally important to both groups: the nation’s economic...

Jul162013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Launches Nationwide Listening Tour

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Pritzker will travel across the country, engaging with business and thought leaders, academics and Department of Commerce employees.

Jul112013

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Top 50 Metropolitan Area Exports Contribute More Than $1 Trillion to U.S. Economy

DataTrade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

Great news out of the Department of Commerce today! New data was released on the top 50 metropolitan areas for exports in 2012, which shows a combined contribution of exports...

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