U.S. Factory Orders Rose Slightly in June as Demand Stayed Uneven
June durable-goods orders rose 0.3%, while stronger business-equipment shipments pointed to continued investment amid uneven factory demand.
Census Bureau
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Census says U.S. population growth slowed sharply as net international migration fell
The U.S. population grew by 1.8 million, or 0.5%, in the year ending July 1, 2025, as net international migration dropped 53.8%.
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U.S. construction spending slipped in June as first-half activity fell
U.S. construction spending edged down in June, while activity in the first half of 2026 was 3.5% below the same period in 2025.
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New Census Household Data Track Price, Housing and Mental Health Pressures
New Census tables offer a March snapshot of U.S. household finances, food access, housing energy costs, insurance, mental health and social connection.
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Census, BLS set to revise poverty estimates after coding errors
Federal agencies are revising Supplemental Poverty Measure estimates for 2019-2024 after coding errors tied to 2021 methodology changes affected key thresholds.
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U.S. population growth slows as net migration falls sharply
Census estimates show the U.S. population reached 341.8 million in 2025, while a historic drop in net international migration cut annual growth to 0.5%.
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Aurora’s special census begins as city seeks to recover more than $2 million
Aurora’s targeted special census covers selected occupied new-construction areas, with online responses due August 24 as the city seeks potential future population-based funding.
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DOJ sentencing: Census supervisor gets 2 years for $790,000 kickbacks
The Justice Department says former Census Bureau supervisor Camille T. Jones was sentenced July 16, 2026, to two years for $790,000 in kickbacks.