# census bureau (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover census bureau. Page: Feed: --- ## [Updated estimate of the breakeven rate for monthly payrolls](https://jedkolko.com/2025/08/07/updated-estimate-of-the-breakeven-rate-for-monthly-payrolls/) _2025-08-07 · Jed · Jed Kolko_ This update incorporates the July 2025 jobs report. Here is the latest estimate of the breakeven rate for monthly payrolls, compared with monthly payrolls from recent months. The breakeven rate is considerably below its peak in early 2024 because the immigration surge ended and the population continues to age. The current estimate is likely too \[ \] ## [Courage in difficult times](https://civilstat.com/2025/02/courage-in-difficult-times/) _2025-02-18 · civilstat · Civil Statistician_ Listen. I want to tell you about someone who spoke up when the stakes were high. It was 1939, the start of World War 2, in Poland. Life-or-death stakes and I mean that literally. I want to tell you about my great-grandmother. Now, here in 2025 I m hearing quite a few reports of courageous civil servants, Continue reading Courage in difficult times ## [Robert Santos resigns as US Census Bureau director](https://civilstat.com/2025/02/robert-santos-resigns-as-us-census-bureau-director/) _2025-02-02 · civilstat · Civil Statistician_ I am sorry to hear that Rob Santos has resigned from being director of the US Census Bureau. Robert Santos decides to resign as US Census Bureau director midway through a 5-year term \[Santos\] said in a letter Thursday evening that he made the decision after deep reflection. The Texas native said in Continue reading Robert Santos resigns as US Census Bureau director ## [Well, here we are again](https://civilstat.com/2025/01/well-here-we-are-again/) _2025-01-26 · civilstat · Civil Statistician_ It s been a while. Years ago in 2017, I posted with concern but cautious optimism about the integrity of federal statistical data. Now in 2025, as that presidential administration returns to power, these concerns (and many others) are much sharper than ever before. First of all, an atmosphere of you d better tattle on your colleagues Continue reading Well, here we are again ## [Unemployment rising in remote-friendly occupations](https://jedkolko.com/2024/09/24/unemployment-rising-in-remote-friendly-occupations/) _2024-09-24 · Jed · Jed Kolko_ The recent rise in unemployment is steeper in occupations where remote work is more widespread. A continued rise could shift bargaining power towards employers who want workers to return to the office. Last week Amazon announced that its workers would need to work in person five days a week starting in January. Since tech has \[ \] ## [The fastest growing jobs require a college degree — or more](https://jedkolko.com/2024/09/03/the-fastest-growing-jobs-require-a-college-degree-or-more/) _2024-09-03 · Jed · Jed Kolko_ In its latest projections, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the fastest growth in higher-wage occupations that require more education. Healthcare and tech jobs are projected to grow fastest, while sales and office jobs shrink most. Renewable energy, healthcare, and tech are where the jobs are Last week the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released \[ \]