The Census Bureau collects race data according to U.S. Office of Management and Budget guidelines, and these data are based on self-identification. People may choose to report more than one race group. People of any race may be of any ethnic origin.
News
STATS FOR STORIES | JANUARY 03, 2019
Alaska 60 Years of Statehood: January 3, 2019
President Eisenhower signed the proclamation admitting Alaska as the 49th state on Jan. 3, 1959. Known as The Last Frontier, its motto is North to the Future.
PRESS RELEASE | DECEMBER 11, 2018
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.
STATS FOR STORIES | NOVEMBER 23, 2018
Native American Heritage Day: November 23, 2018
According to the 2017 American Community Survey, there are about 5.6 million American Indian and Alaska Natives in the U.S. and 48% reported that one race.
Publications
PUBLICATION | FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Subjective Well-Being of Eldercare Providers: 2012-2013
This is a research report on subjective well-being of eldercare providers, using data from the American Time Use Survey.
PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 2017
2020 Census Tribal Consultations with Oklahoma Tribes
To achieve an accurate count of tribal citizens in the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau held two tribal consultations specifically for Oklahoma tribes.
PUBLICATION | SEPTEMBER 2017
2020 Census Tribal Consultations with the Navajo Nation
To achieve an accurate count of tribal citizens in the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau held a one-on-one tribal consultation with the Navajo Nation.
Working Papers
WORKING PAPER | APRIL 02, 2018
Interracial and Inter-ethnic Marriage and Self-Rated Health
Study explores the associations between partner race/ethnicity and health in the U.S. using the Survey of Income and Program Participation.
WORKING PAPER | SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
2016 American Community Survey Content Test: Race and Hispanic Origin
Results from the 2016 ACS Content Test of the questions about Race and Hispanic origin.
WORKING PAPER | DECEMBER 18, 2015
Race & Hispanic Origin Reporting Across Admin. Records & Other Sources
This paper explores different methods to assign one race and one Hispanic response when responses are discrepant.
