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The U.S. Census Bureau is adding refugees to its immigrant count. Here's why

The U.S. Census Bureau is revising its methodology to better estimate immigrant populations by including more humanitarian admissions.
The share of foreign-born residents is at a century-high, and could rise further with updated counting methods.
#sexual-orientation

A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity

The U.S. Census Bureau will start including LGBTQ+ identity questions to gain accurate population data.

Census Bureau soon will ask about sexual and gender identity

The U.S. Census Bureau is considering including questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in upcoming surveys, aiming for better recognition and allocation of resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex. People have their opinions

Health officials, civil rights groups, and individuals have largely supported the idea of adding questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to the U.S. Census Bureau's survey.
The proposed questions would provide a better understanding of the diversity of LGBTQ+ people in the United States at a time when LGBTQ+ issues are facing restrictions and debates.

A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity

The U.S. Census Bureau will start including LGBTQ+ identity questions to gain accurate population data.

Census Bureau soon will ask about sexual and gender identity

The U.S. Census Bureau is considering including questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in upcoming surveys, aiming for better recognition and allocation of resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Census Bureau is thinking about how to ask about sex. People have their opinions

Health officials, civil rights groups, and individuals have largely supported the idea of adding questions about sexual orientation and gender identity to the U.S. Census Bureau's survey.
The proposed questions would provide a better understanding of the diversity of LGBTQ+ people in the United States at a time when LGBTQ+ issues are facing restrictions and debates.
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Highly Educated Americans Are Flocking to These Pockets of the US

Mobility among Americans has declined, yet college-educated individuals continue to relocate significantly, indicating a demographic trend in U.S. mobility.

Home construction data offers glimmers of optimism but with a caveat

Housing completions increased while building permits and starts declined, indicating an impending supply challenge amid increasing mortgage rates and home prices.
#income-disparities

These Are America's Poorest Cities: Will It Get Worse Before It Gets Better?

Poverty remains a critical issue in the U.S., impacting health and social structures across states.

Median Household Incomes Are Up the Most in These US States | Entrepreneur

U.S. median household incomes increased to $80,610 in 2023, the first rise since 2019.

These Are America's Poorest Cities: Will It Get Worse Before It Gets Better?

Poverty remains a critical issue in the U.S., impacting health and social structures across states.

Median Household Incomes Are Up the Most in These US States | Entrepreneur

U.S. median household incomes increased to $80,610 in 2023, the first rise since 2019.
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Rent Burden by City: Where Residents Spend the Highest Share of Income on Rent

Typical renters spent 31% of their income on rent, highlighting a significant affordability issue compared to homeowners.
#remote-work

Oregon ranks second in nation for remote workers

Remote work in Oregon has stabilized at levels over twice pre-pandemic figures, with nearly 18% of workers engaged in home-based work in 2023.

Share of at-home workers dips from pandemic-era peak

The portion of fully remote workers dropped from about 18 to roughly 15 percent between 2021 and 2022.
The percentage of fully remote workers is steadily declining but is still nearly three times as high as it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fewer Americans are working fully remotely as hybrid schedules become the new norm.

Oregon ranks second in nation for remote workers

Remote work in Oregon has stabilized at levels over twice pre-pandemic figures, with nearly 18% of workers engaged in home-based work in 2023.

Share of at-home workers dips from pandemic-era peak

The portion of fully remote workers dropped from about 18 to roughly 15 percent between 2021 and 2022.
The percentage of fully remote workers is steadily declining but is still nearly three times as high as it was before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fewer Americans are working fully remotely as hybrid schedules become the new norm.
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#inflation

Think You're Poor? Check Out Glades County

US median household income rose, but real incomes have fallen due to 8% inflation rate.
Florida's median household income is $67,917, but many counties lag behind significantly.

The Cheapest Cities Americans Are Flocking To

Rising inflation has led to increased migration to affordable U.S. cities as residents seek relief from high living costs.

Think You're Poor? Check Out Glades County

US median household income rose, but real incomes have fallen due to 8% inflation rate.
Florida's median household income is $67,917, but many counties lag behind significantly.

The Cheapest Cities Americans Are Flocking To

Rising inflation has led to increased migration to affordable U.S. cities as residents seek relief from high living costs.
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Trump Remarks on Harris's Multiracial Identity Overlook a Growing Trend

Former President Trump's remarks on VP Harris reveal a lack of awareness of the growing multiracial population in the US.

Here's how much you have to earn in California to qualify as middle class, new study says

Middle-class income in California increased by approximately 50% from 2012 to 2022, ranging between $61,270 and $183,810.
Oregon saw the highest increase in the income needed to be considered middle class among U.S. states, with a 53.2% change from 2012 to 2022.

Census Bureau soon will ask about sexual and gender identity

The U.S. Census Bureau is considering including questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in upcoming surveys to better support the LGBTQ+ community.

Charts: U.S. Wholesale Trends Q1 2024

Monthly Wholesale Trade survey provides key economic indicators for the U.S.

NYC Is Shrinking: Population Plummets By 78,000 Residents

NYC lost over 6% of its population from April 2020 to July 2023, with a significant decline in residents in 2022 and 2023.
Manhattan was the only borough in NYC to experience a population growth, while Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx all saw a decline.

US Census Bureau to trial questions on gender identity and sexual orientation

The US Census Bureau plans to test questions about sexual orientation and gender identity in its most comprehensive survey.
The test questions will be sent to 480,000 households and will ask about assigned sex at birth, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Single women own more homes than single men in the US: Report

Single women in America are outpacing single men in homeownership.
Single women own 2.71 million more homes than single men, across the nation.
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