The U.S. Census Bureau is set to release new Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) data on August 6, providing the only source for single-year estimates of health insurance coverage for individuals under 65 across the nation's 3,143 counties. These county-level statistics will detail coverage by sex, age groups, and income levels relevant to state and federal assistance programs like the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, with state estimates also including race and Hispanic origin.
In other news, the Census Bureau issued a reminder on July 30 for households in select metro areas of Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, to respond to the 2026 Census Test by August 31. Residents are encouraged to respond online using their unique census ID, with non-respondents potentially receiving mail reminders or a visit from a census taker or U.S. Postal Service worker.
Additionally, the Bureau released its Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) on July 30, offering biweekly experimental data on business conditions for all non-farm employer businesses in the U.S. This data provides timely economic insights by sector, state, employment size, and the 25 most populous metropolitan statistical areas. Upcoming economic indicators include June 2026 Construction Spending on August 3, and U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services and Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories and Orders on August 4.