TIP SHEET: TP26-08
APRIL 17, 2026
Upcoming
Online Product Calendar — The U.S. Census Bureau provides anticipated release dates for its regular and recurring statistical products through its online product calendar. This calendar is regularly updated to reflect the most current information.
Data.census.gov Users Needed for Survey — The U.S. Census Bureau’s Center for Enterprise Dissemination Services and Consumer Innovation is looking for participants for an upcoming Usability Testing study. A wide range of data users with varying backgrounds are needed to learn how users interact with the site. Participants should have past or current experience using or analyzing data – and use data from data.census.gov or other statistical sites for research and to make decisions. Visit census.gov to complete the eligibility survey. Email ced.cedsci.usability.list@census.gov for more information.
Demographic
Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey — The Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) collects data on food and nutrition, health and well-being, transportation, employment, education and other topics. The purpose of the survey is to collect information that can be used to improve and inform future surveys. These data – collected from a sample of about 30,000 households in June 2025 – cover the nation and smaller geographic areas defined by the Census Bureau. (Scheduled for release April 23.)
Vintage 2025 Population Estimates for Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions and Housing Unit Estimates for the Nation, States and Counties — Internet tables and detailed downloadable files will show annual population estimates for all local functioning governmental units, including incorporated places (such as cities and towns), minor civil divisions (such as townships), and consolidated cities. It will also include housing unit estimates for the nation, states and counties. (Scheduled for embargo May 12; public release May 14.)
Economic
Exploring Census Data Webinar: Building a Data-Driven Business Plan — Are you ready to turn numbers into a roadmap for success? Whether you’re a startup or an established firm, a data-driven business plan is your best tool for growth. Join us for a webinar learn how to identify key data that will assist you in developing a plan to make informed decisions. This session includes a live demo on how to access and use data tools. Engage with our experts during the live Q&A. (Scheduled for April 23.)
2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances — The U.S. Census Bureau will release data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances providing a comprehensive look into public school spending per pupil, revenues and expenditures for all public pre-K through 12th grade school systems in the United States. (Scheduled for release May 7.)
2026 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Hybrid Workshop — Join us at the 2026 Local Employment Dynamics (LED) Partnership Hybrid Workshop for a fireside chat with our keynote speaker Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist and global head of Thematic and Macro Investing at Morgan Stanley. This year’s theme is “Numbers to Narratives: Data for Better Decisions.” We will be highlighting the work of our state Labor Market Information (LMI) partners and other data users through plenary sessions. Details will be posted on the LEHD website when available. Information on previous workshops can also be found at Workshops and Webinars - Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics. If you have questions about the workshop, email CES.Local.Employment.Dynamics@census.gov. (Scheduled for May 12-13.)
Census Bureau to Release 2025 Annual Survey of Public Pensions — The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release the 2025 Annual Survey of Public Pensions. The ASPP provides revenues, expenditures, financial assets and membership information about defined-benefit public pension systems. Defined-benefit plans provide a specified benefit in retirement. (Scheduled for release May 14.)
New USA Trade Online tool Now Available — The U.S. Census Bureau has announced the launch of USA Trade Online: Reimagined, transitioning from the legacy USA Trade Online (UTO) platform. This new version features the same trade data as the legacy version while improving user experience with a modern, more intuitive interface and streamlined design. The UTO legacy version will be decommissioned by June. Data users who have saved reports on the legacy platform are strongly encouraged to recreate and save them in the new tool.
Business Trends and Outlook Survey — The Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) measures business conditions on an ongoing basis. BTOS experimental data products are representative of all employer businesses other than farms in the U.S. economy. The data allow greater insight into the state of the economy by providing continuous, timely information for key economic measures. Data are released biweekly and are available by sector, state, employment size and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. New questions on artificial intelligence (AI) were added November 17 and new AI supplemental content will be released April 23.
Federal Register Notices
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes updates in the Federal Register to keep the public informed about surveys, censuses and related activities. Some notices include a comment period during which the public can provide feedback. For more information on Census Bureau Federal Register notices (FRNs), check out Collections of Information and Federal Register Notices.
Current FRNs include:
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