National
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On this page, you will find national data on population, economic, and/or occupational trends.
Data
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
The link below will take you to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics webpage on employment projections. Please view the video titled "BLS Occupational Employment Projections, 2021-31" (1 minute, 30 seconds). The video gives an overview of projected fastest-growing occupations, including breakdowns by required education.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Projections Links to an external site.
The following issue of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Monthly Labor Review gives a detailed overview of their employment projections for 2021-31.
The link below will take you to a page where you retrieve data on number of workers and/or median weekly earnings by chosen demographic groups. Click on the boxes in the row and column of the information and demographic group you are interested in researching, then click the "Retrieve data" button below the table.
https://www.bls.gov/webapps/legacy/cpswktab3.htm Links to an external site.
Following are selected graphics from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
US Census Bureau
US and World Population Clock Links to an external site.
Census Bureau Index of Economic Activity Links to an external site.
Pew Research Center
The article below compiles Pew Research data on the Hispanic population in the U.S. includes a highlight of the Hispanic populations in Texas and California.
Key Facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month Links to an external site.
The article below compiles Pew Research data on the U.S. Black population. In the "Geography" section, the article notes "Texas is home to the largest Black population, at about 4.0 million."
Facts about the U.S. Black Population Links to an external site.
Glossary
Pew Research Center: The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan think tank that provides information on issues, opinions, and demographic trends.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics: An agency of the United States Department of Labor. It is the principal fact-finding agency in the broad field of labor economics and statistics and serves as part of the U.S. Federal Statistical System. BLS collects, calculates, analyzes, and publishes data essential to the public, employers, researchers, and government organizations.
US Census Bureau: The largest US government statistical agency, the US Census Bureau provides data about the America's people, places, and economy.