Census.gov

Nevada and Idaho Are the Nation’s Fastest-Growing States Nevada and Idaho Are the Nation’s Fastest-Growing States

The U.S. population grew by 0.6 percent and Nevada and Idaho were the nation’s fastest-growing states between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018.

Latest News

More Than 76 Million Students Enrolled in U.S. Schools More Than 76 Million Students Enrolled in U.S. Schools

New data on the makeup of student bodies from kindergartens to universities, show that classrooms are more racially and ethnically diverse.

PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 19, 2018

Nevada and Idaho Are the Nation’s Fastest-Growing States

The U.S. population grew by 0.6 percent and Nevada and Idaho were the nation’s fastest-growing states between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018.

PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 06, 2018

Median Household Income, Poverty Rates and Computer and Internet Use

The 2013-2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates feature more than 40 social, economic, housing and demographic topics.

PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 03, 2018

Third Quarter 2018 Quarterly Services Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau will release the Quarterly Services Survey data for the third quarter of 2018 on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at 10 a.m.

View All News

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

States in South and West Growing the Fastest States in South and West Growing the Fastest

The U.S. population grew by 0.6 percent between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018 and the five fastest-growing states were all in the South and West.

STORY | DECEMBER 12, 2018

Yes, There Is a Santa Claus – In Indiana

The Census Bureau delivers a bagful of seasonal facts from U.S. cities named Holly (12) to estimated December retail sales in department stores ($21.6 billion).

STORY | DECEMBER 11, 2018

Cities Partner With Census Bureau to Ensure a Complete Count

Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh chairs not only her city’s Complete Count Committee but is 2020 Census Task Force chair for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

STORY | DECEMBER 06, 2018

Differences in Income Growth Across U.S. Counties

Median household income varies across the nation's 3,142 counties. In general, income is higher and poverty rates lower in urban counties than in rural areas.

View All Stories