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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 7 Explore Data See Data Tables Based on responses collected November 15 through November 21, the Small Business Pulse Survey estimates that: 16.6% of U.S. Transportation & Warehousing small businesses have improved methods of logistics, delivery, or distribution compared to what was normal before 3/13/20 27.1% of U.S. Manufacturing small businesses improved methods of producing goods or services compared to what was normal before 3/13/2020. The national average was 10.9% 55.1% of U.S. Educational Services small businesses have adopted or expanded their use of digital technologies compared to what was normal before 3/13/2020. The national average for this statistic was 26.4% 9.6% of U.S. Retail Trade small businesses experienced a decrease in the number of paid employees. The national average for this statistic was 10.8% 34.3% of U.S. small businesses experienced a large increase in prices they pay for goods & services compared to what was normal before 3/13/20. For responses collected 10/11/21-10/17/21, this was 30.8% 7.1% of U.S. small businesses experienced a large increase in demand compared to what was normal before 3/13/20. For responses collected 10/11/21-10/17/21, this statistic was 6.2% 31.5% of U.S. small businesses report having available cash on hand for 3 or more months of business operations. For responses collected 1/4/21-1/10/21, this was 23.4% 22.4% of U.S. small businesses reported a decrease in revenues. For responses collected 11/09/20-11/15/20, this was 33.4% 12.8% of U.S. small businesses required employees to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination before physically coming to work. For responses collected 10/11-10/17, this was 11.9% Household Pulse Survey: Phase 3.2 Explore Data See Data Tables Phase 3.2 of the Household Pulse Survey has concluded – planning for the next phase is underway. Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This COVID-19 Data Hub and More 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 2.5.3 is now available! Read More More Resources and Recent Releases:  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 release of the October 2021 BFS data came out came out earlier this month. See link below for data, graphs, and more. Latest Updates About the Data 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. We are a statistical organization focused on data. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our information to make far-reaching decisions. Subscribe to Receive Census Bureau Data Updates

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