The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing to release key economic data this week, including monthly Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for May 2026 and the Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenues for the first quarter of 2026. These releases provide crucial insights into new business activity and government finances across the nation.
On June 10, the Bureau will publish the latest BFS, offering timely information on new business applications and formations in the United States and Puerto Rico. The following day, June 11, will see the release of quarterly estimates of state and local government tax revenue, detailing income and sales data, and tax collections by individual states. Additional economic indicators, such as international trade in goods and services and wholesale trade data, are also scheduled for release throughout the week.
In recent news, the Census Bureau announced on June 1 that census takers and U.S. Postal Service workers began visiting households in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, for the 2026 Census Test. This follows an initial online response invitation issued on May 1.
Additionally, the Bureau released its Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) on June 4, providing biweekly experimental data on business conditions for employer businesses nationwide. On the same day, the "America Counts 250 Years" story was published, highlighting how the census has tracked the nation's population, values, and societal changes over 236 of its 250-year history, covering topics from housing to immigration. The Census Bureau continues its mission as the nation's leading provider of quality data, informing policymakers, businesses, and the public.