Census survey shows business cost pressure despite cautious outlook
A new Census survey shows elevated input-cost pressure alongside cautiously positive expectations for business performance, demand and staffing.
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U.S. factory orders and shipments rose in July, Census says
U.S. factory orders, shipments, unfilled orders and inventories rose in July, but aircraft demand provided a major lift and core capital-goods orders stayed flat.
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Online Shopping Grew Nearly Twice as Fast as Retail in Q2
U.S. e-commerce sales reached an estimated $340.2 billion in Q2 2026, growing 12.2% year over year and accounting for 17.1% of retail sales.
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Census Estimates Show an Older U.S. as South Gains Residents
Final Census estimates show the U.S. median age rising while the South adds children, working-age adults and older residents, especially in outer metro counties.
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The Census Bureau’s Next Population Estimates Are Due in December
The latest official annual U.S. population estimates cover July 1, 2025. The first Vintage 2026 national and state totals are scheduled for December.
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AmeriCorps Seeks Public Input on National Volunteering Survey
AmeriCorps is seeking comments by September 24 on a proposed renewal of the federal survey that measures volunteering, neighborly help and civic life.
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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.
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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.