U.S. Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the Household Pulse Survey and Business Trends and Outlook Survey, providing real-time measures of household financial hardship and small business conditions.
American Default tracks 4 indicators from U.S. Census Bureau, including The Adoption Curve, The Pinch, and The Divide. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the Household Pulse Survey and Business Trends and Outlook Survey, providing real-time measures of household financial hardship and small business conditions. Data is updated automatically via API.
Indicators from U.S. Census Bureau
| Indicator | Reading | Trend | Frequency | ADI Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adoption Curve | 10% Current | rising | quarterly | Context |
| The Pinch | 22.8% Current | — | biweekly | Context |
| The Divide | 0.456 Current | ▬ stable | annual | Context |
| Median Sales Price of Houses Sold (US) | $410.7K Current | ▬ stable | quarterly | Context |
How We Get This Data
Attribution & Licensing
Data attributed to: U.S. Census Bureau
Official source: https://www.census.gov/
Federal government data is in the public domain. American Default provides full attribution per each agency's terms of use. FRED-hosted data use is subject to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Terms of Use.
Related
- ADI Methodology — how these indicators feed into the composite score
- All Indicators — browse all tracked indicators
- Data Status — current update status for all data sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What data does U.S. Census Bureau publish?
The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the Household Pulse Survey and Business Trends and Outlook Survey, providing real-time measures of household financial hardship and small business conditions.
How often is U.S. Census Bureau data measured?
U.S. Census Bureau data is updated automatically via API. Observation frequency varies by indicator: quarterly, biweekly, annual.
Is U.S. Census Bureau data free to use?
Yes. U.S. Census Bureau is a public institution and its data is freely available. American Default provides proper attribution per the source's terms of use.
What American Distress Index components use U.S. Census Bureau data?
U.S. Census Bureau indicators provide supplementary context for household financial distress tracking but are not directly in the ADI composite calculation.