Census Bureau Survey Now Measures COVID 19 Impact on Workforce, Supplies

Small Business Pulse Survey updates questions to provide long-term picture of business operations during pandemic. Learn more in this story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Census Bureau Survey Now Measures COVID 19 Impact on Workforce, Supplies The U.S. Census Bureau this week launched Phase 8 of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS), which includes new questions designed to gauge the impact of COVID-19 on the nation's small businesses. Initial results of the latest phase of the experimental survey are set to be released next week on February 24. Read More The SBPS was launched in April 2020 to measure the effect of changing business conditions on the nation's small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. It has also proven valuable in measuring the impact of other major events, such as hurricanes, on our nation's small businesses. The SBPS complements existing Census Bureau data by providing detailed, near real-time information on the challenges small businesses face. Continue reading to learn more about: What's new in Phase 8 What SBPS results reveal SBPS results release dates Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Small Business Pulse Survey Reveals Price Increases by Sector: Phase 6 wrapped up October 17 and Phase 7 went into the field November 15. Will Phase 7 show that these economic trends are continuing? Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency management, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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