Census Bureau Facts for Features

Facts for Features consist of collections of statistics from the Census Bureau's demographic and economic subject areas pertaining to holidays, anniversaries, observances or topics in the news. The data are intended to assist media in writing feature stories on these commemorations, which range from Hispanic Heritage Month to the Holiday Season.

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Nov092016

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Veteran-Owned Businesses in the U.S.

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics on Nation's Veterans

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Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual...

Oct312016

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic: This Old House, Number of Housing Units by Decade Built.

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Halloween

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Halloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires. Today, Halloween has evolved into...

Sep162016

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Hispanic-Owned Businesses in the U.S.

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U.S. Census Bureau Kicks Off National Hispanic Heritage Month by Releasing Key Statistics on Nation's Hispanic Population

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In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16...

Sep022016

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on U.S. Income Through the Years: 1967--2014

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Stats in Honor of Labor Day 2016

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The first observance of Labor Day was likely on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade. The parade inspired similar events across the...

Aug242016

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Number of 3- and 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in Nursery School by Family Income in 2014

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Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics as Nation Goes Back-to-School

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Summertime is winding down and vacations are coming to an end, signaling that back-to-school time is here. It’s a time that many children eagerly anticipate — catching up...

Jul012016

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Places in the United States Named Liberty in Honor of Independence Day

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Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Independence Day

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On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. This most American...

Mar182016

Graphic on Women-Owned Businesses in the U.S. by Sector

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Women's History Month

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The roots of National Women’s History Month go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s...

Mar172016

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on U.S. Ancestry as a Percentage of Each County's Population

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for St. Patrick's Day

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Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the President issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious...

Feb122016

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic on Places in the U.S. to Find a Gift for Valentine's Day

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Valentine's Day

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Expressing one’s love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine’s Day. Sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and...

Dec212015

Holiday Season 2015: Test Your Knowledge of Census Bureau Statistics During this Festive Season

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of the 2015 Holiday Season

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This festive season, or simply the holidays, is a time for gathering and celebrating with family and friends, gift giving, reflection and thanks. To commemorate this time of...

Nov252015

Graphic on Number of Establishments to Purchase Thanksgiving Meal Items

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Thanksgiving Day

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In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. This event is regarded by many as the nation’...

Nov032015

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York. Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode horseback from state to state, getting endorsements from 24...

Oct302015

U.S. Census Bureau Compiles Key Stats for Halloween

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Halloween Data Snapshot: How scary is this?

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Halloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires. Today, Halloween has evolved into...

Sep152015

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

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In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16...

Sep042015

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Labor Day

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Labor Day

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The first observance of Labor Day was likely on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade. That celebration inspired similar events...

Sep032015

Number of Students in College by Type of School and Enrollment Status from 1970--2013

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Back-to-School Statistics

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Summertime is winding down and vacations are coming to an end, signaling that back-to-school time is here. It’s a time that many children eagerly anticipate — catching up...

Jul242015

Graphic on Services for Those with Disabilities: Number of Business Establishments by Industry

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U.S. Census Bureau Honors 25th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in...

Jul012015

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of the Fourth of July

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of the Fourth of July

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On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. This most...

Jun192015

Graphic on Places to Purchase Gifts for Father's Day

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Father's Day

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The idea of Father’s Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a...

Apr132015

U.S. Census Bureau Marks 45th Anniversary of Earth Day

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U.S. Census Bureau Marks 45th Anniversary of Earth Day

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The U.S. Census Bureau released key statistics on energy and the environment in recognition of the upcoming 45th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2015.

Mar172015

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Recognition of St. Patrick's Day

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Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Recognition of St. Patrick's Day

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Congress proclaimed March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991, and the President issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year.

Mar122015

Women’s History Month: March 2015

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Women's History Month

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National Women’s History Month’s roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions.

Feb132015

U.S. Census Bureau releases key statistics for Valentine's Day

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Valentine's Day

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Expressing one’s love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine’s Day. Following are some key statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau in recognition of Valentine...

Jan292015

U.S. Census Bureaus releases key statistics for Super Bowl XLIX

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Super Bowl XLIX

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To commemorate this event, the U.S. Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts examining the demographics of the host metropolitan area, as well as the metro areas...

Dec242014

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor the Holiday Season

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor the Holiday Season

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The U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its collection of statistics.

Nov252014

Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Recognition of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Recognition of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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In recognition of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, the U.S. Census Bureau today released key statistics for American Indians and Alaska Natives

Nov262014

Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season

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Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season

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In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony, held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest.

Jul032014

The Fourth of July 2014

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The Fourth of July, 2014: Independence Day

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As we celebrate this Independence Day, we reflect on how America's Founders enshrined the importance of statistics in our Constitution as a vital tool for measuring our...

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.

Dec242013

Census Bureau Holidays 2013

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Census Facts for Features: The 2013 Holiday Season

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At this time of year, the Department of Commerce’s U.S. Census Bureau presents holiday-related facts and statistics from its data collections, including details about mail,...

Sep032013

School bus photo

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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...

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