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Weekly Pulse Newsletter The U.S. Census Bureau is in a unique position to produce data on the social and economic effects of COVID-19 on American households and small businesses.  Small Business Pulse Survey Updates: Phase 8 Explore Data See Data Tables Based on responses collected February 28 through March 6, 2022, the Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that: 20.5% of U.S. small businesses report that their business has returned to its normal level of operations 46.1% of U.S. construction small businesses were affected by availability of supplies or inputs used to provide goods or services in the last week. For responses collected 2/21-2/27, this statistic was 48.9% 15.6% of U.S. accommodation and food services small businesses experienced a decrease in the total number of hours worked by paid employees in the last week. For responses collected 2/21-2/27, this statistic was 16.6% 17.8% of U.S. small businesses report being affected by availability of current employees to work in the last week. For responses collected 2/21-2/27, this statistic was 19.9% 20.7% of U.S. small businesses report a decrease in revenues in the last week. For responses collected 2/21-2/27, this statistic was 22.5% U.S. small businesses experienced decreases in foreign supplier and production delays. 18.0% reported foreign supplier delays and 12.7% production delays in the last week. For 2/21-2/27, these were 19.1% and 13.9%, respectively Household Pulse Survey: Phase 3.4 Explore Data See Data Tables Phase 3.4 of the Household Pulse Survey is underway. Phase 3.4 includes a new question on receipt/intention to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster; modifications to questions relating to children’s vaccinations that expand response options to include children’s age categories; modified reference periods for school enrollment and spending questions; removal of an educational catch-up question; and a reinstated question related to distance learning. The first data will be released on March 23 and will continue to be released monthly until May 18, 2022. Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data. Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This COVID-19 Data Hub & Additional Resources The Census Bureau's COVID-19 Data Hub is designed to help guide the nation as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic by providing economic and demographic data. Version 2.6 is now available! Read More Additional Resources:  Looking for local data on how to reach the most vulnerable populations in your area? Use our Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) and dashboard. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Resource Page Taking America’s Pulse: the COVID-19 Pandemic Providing Perspective During COVID-19 Using Census Data Business Formation Statistics Updates The February 2022 Business Formation Statistics Report came out this week. Visit the link below for data, graphs, and more. Latest Updates About the Data  Updates You May Have Missed  The Census Bureau released results from two analyses about the quality of the 2020 Census counts. While both showed the strength of the count for the total U.S. population, each analysis revealed that the 2020 Census overcounted or undercounted various demographic groups. Read More America Counts: Who Was Undercounted, Overcounted in the 2020 Census? The results show that there was no statistically significant net national coverage error. But there were some populations that were undercounted or overcounted such as young children, older adults and working-age men. Read More America Counts: Despite Efforts, Census Undercount of Young Children Persists Young children ages 0 to 4, a historically undercounted population in decennial censuses, continued to be undercounted in the 2020 Census despite major efforts by the Census Bureau to mitigate this problem.  Read More On March 17, we will release the latest round of American Community Survey (ACS) estimates — the 2016-2020 5-year estimates, which were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We know many people will be curious what the ACS estimates can tell us about impacts from the pandemic. However, it’s first important to recognize that ACS estimates are period estimates and to understand what that means for interpreting them. Read More  Our xD team is hiring for the next cohort of Emerging Technology Fellows! We’re looking for purpose-driven technologists and innovators to join this unique fellowship experience. Apply Projects include: Automated Change Detection in Satellite Imagery Deploying Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Learn more and apply today! The deadline is March 21. In case you missed it, Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is now on Twitter! Get to know him by following his official account. @CensusDirector You May Be Interested In: Blog: Thinking Differently About Perpetuating Excellence Video: Director Santos Delivers Remarks About 2020 Census Quality Results Upcoming Events and Observances The Census Bureau is holding a pre-release webinar to give the media and data users an overview of 1950 Census records set to be released from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on April 1. Learn More  The webinar will highlight statistics from the 1950 Census, provide historical context to how the 1950 Census was conducted, and provide information from the NARA on how to access these records when they become available to the public and what resources are available now.  More Webinars and Virtual Events: March 30: Comparing the American Community Survey and Current Population Survey March 24: The Psychology of Mapping Census Bureau Data March 22: Your Community by the Numbers: Race and Ethnicity March 22: Demonstration Data: Demographic and Housing Characteristics File March 16: data.census.gov News and Updates  March 16: New Insight for Linking Census Data with Vital Record Statistics  Featured Observances: Equal Pay Day: March 15, 2022 Pi Day: March 14, 2022 Sunshine Week & Freedom of Information Day: March 13-19 & 16, 2022 Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day: March 2022 Women’s History Month: March 2022 Red Cross Month: March 2022 Frozen Food Month: March 2022 About the Census Bureau We serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. As the world's premier statistical agency, we are dedicated to making our nation a better place. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our data to make informed decisions.