Census Bureau: Uninsured Rates Down in 65 Counties, Up in 427 Counties
The rate of individuals under age 65 without health insurance in the United States decreased in 65 counties and increased in 427 counties between 2023 and 2024, according to the Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. SAHIE is the only source for single-year estimates of people under age 65 with…
ICBA: New Polling Shows Small-Business Support for Community Banks as Senate Debates Digital Assets
With the Senate debating the Clarity Act digital asset market structure bill, new polling data shows U.S. small-business professionals say lawmakers should ensure the legislation does not hamper community bank lending in local communities. “New ICBA polling demonstrates that small businesses understand firsthand the critical role of community banks in supporting local economies and want…
Census Bureau: Schedule Released for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Statistics and Updates About the American Community Survey Estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau has set the schedule for release of the 2025 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance statistics from the Current Population Survey (CPS) Annual Social and Economic Supplement (ASEC) and is planning for the release of the 2025 American Community Survey (ACS). 2025 CPS ASEC – Tuesday, Sept. 15 This release includes: 2025 ACS 1-Year Estimates…
FHFA: House Price Index Up 0.3 Percent in May 2026; Up 2.2 Percent from Last Year
U.S. house prices rose nationwide in May, up 0.3 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 2.2 percent from May 2025 to May 2026. The previously reported 0.1 percent price decline in April remained unchanged. For the nine census…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report for June 2026 Released
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for June 2026: New Home SalesSales of new single-family houses in June 2026 were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 628,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the…
HUD and Census Bureau: New Residential Sales Report in June 2026 Issued
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for June 2026: New Home SalesSales of new single-family houses in June 2026 were at a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 628,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the…
Census Bureau: New Data Tables Released From Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Surve
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data tables about U.S. employment, housing (energy expenses), mental health, social connectedness and other topics from the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). In addition to data tables, the release includes a new infographic highlighting U.S. arts and entertainment activities. These data – collected from a sample of about 136,000 households…
FFIEC: Agencies Release List of Distressed or Underserved Nonmetropolitan Middle-Income Geographies
Federal bank regulatory agencies today released the 2026 list of certain geographies where certain bank activities are eligible for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit. Under the CRA, the agencies assess a bank’s record of meeting the credit needs of its entire community, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound operations. The list…
FHFA: House Price Index Down 0.1 Percent in April 2026; Up 2.0 Percent from Last Year
U.S. house prices fell nationwide in April, down 0.1 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 2.0 percent from April 2025 to April 2026. The previously reported 0.1 percent price change in March was revised upward to 0.2 percent. For the nine…
OCC: Mortgage Performance Report for First Quarter 2026 Released
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reported on the performance of first-lien mortgages in the federal banking system during the first quarter of 2026. The OCC Mortgage Metrics Report, First Quarter 2026 showed that 97.7 percent of mortgages included in the report were current and performing at the end of the quarter, a slight…