INDIANA — The U.S. Census Bureau has released a new wave of socioeconomic data from its Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS), offering fresh insights into employment, household energy expenses, mental health, and social connectedness across the United States.
Published on November 12, 2026, the latest findings are based on responses collected from a sample of approximately 136,000 households between September 9 and October 12. The dataset provides snapshots of conditions both nationwide and across smaller geographic regions defined by the agency.
Alongside the statistical release, the Census Bureau published a new infographic examining social connectedness among adults aged 18 and older. Researchers, policymakers, and the public can also access the newly released data tables and public-use files directly through the agency to generate customized reports.
Collected every other month, HTOPS is an experimental data product designed to track core and rotating topics affecting American families. According to the Census Bureau, the survey provides near-real-time metrics to help evaluate current socioeconomic conditions, monitor emerging trends, and inform operational and public policy decisions.
