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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
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Based on responses collected March 14 through March 20, 2022, the Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that:
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31.0% of U.S. wholesale trade small businesses experienced a moderate increase in demand compared to six months ago. For responses collected 3/7-3/13, this statistic was 28.4%
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65.7% of U.S. retail trade small businesses experienced domestic supplier delays last week. For responses collected 3/7-3/13, this statistic was 63.9%
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57.8% of U.S. accommodation and food services small businesses experienced a large increase in prices they pay for goods and services compared to six months ago. For responses collected 3/7-3/13, this statistic was 54.8%
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9.7% of U.S. small businesses required employees to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination before physically coming to work last week. For responses collected 3/7-3/13, this statistic was 10.6%
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Household Pulse Survey: Phase 3.4
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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.
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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!
Business Formation Statistics Updates
The February 2022 Business Formation Statistics Report came out earlier this month. Visit the link below for data, graphs, and more.
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