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? Take me out to the ball game ? If you know that saying well, you know today is the official Opening Day for Major League Baseball – for most teams, that is! For the sixth time in its history, MLB staged a season opener in Japan March 18-19.?The Tokyo Series pit the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs for?a pair of games at the Tokyo Dome. Besides the Cubs and Dodgers, 26 other teams celebrate Opening Day today. Originally, every team was slated to be in action today, however, the Rockies-Rays matchup was?moved back a day, to March 28. This was done to allow more time to prepare George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., which is the Spring Training home of the Yankees, that will serve as the Rays' home park in 2025 due to the damage that Tropicana Field sustained during Hurricane Milton last October. Click through the PDF to view a map of the 2024 population estimates for each team’s metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) and table of the top 60 MSAs with MLB teams. Helpful tip for those viewing on a desktop/laptop??hover over the image, click the four corners icon in the bottom right corner to view the pages full screen. For those viewing on a smartphone or tablet just tap on the image to view larger. Fun Facts: - There are 26 MSAs with MLB teams in the United States – three have two teams (Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles) – and one in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. - The largest being New York with 19,940,274 (coming in at #1). - The smallest being Milwaukee with 1,574,452 (coming in at #40). - By comparison, the Omaha metro area comes in at #55 with 1,001,010. Find everything you need to know about Opening Day 2025 ?? https://lnkd.in/gNkSxZSn The following facts are possible thanks to the invaluable responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we measure America’s people, places and economy. #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #MLBOpeningDay #MetroData #MSAdata #BaseballData

Registration is now open for Part One of the 36th Annual CPAR Data and Research Series for Community Impact! This event provides an opportunity for professionals, researchers, and community leaders to enhance their understanding of Census data resources and how to apply these sources and others to policy, economic development, and community planning. Part One: Exploring Metro Data ?? Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 9 A.M.-12 P.M. ?? In-person only (limited to 90 attendees – no virtual or recorded option) Agenda: ?? 9-10:15 A.M. – From State Leaders to National Contenders? Visualizing Growth in Nebraska's Two Largest Metros | Omaha and Lincoln ?? 10:30 A.M.-12 P.M. – Using Data to Drive Growth in Planning and Economic Development (panel discussions with Omaha and Lincoln experts) Learn more and register ?? https://lnkd.in/gyZQFjHJ #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #DataandResearchSeries #NebraskaData #OmahaMetroData #LincolnMetroData #CensusData #Planning #EconomicDevelopment

The U.S. Census Bureau is hosting a FREE webinar this afternoon about understanding American Community Survey (ACS) Data Profiles and Subject Tables. The ACS offers many types of pre-tabulated tables for data users and this webinar will cover the different data tables and profiles provided by the ACS, where these products can be accessed, what each data product offers, as well as tools and guidance that will help you compare ACS data. Additional resources on the ACS webpage will also be shared. Register ?? https://lnkd.in/gdAAj7XT #unocpar #CensusData #ACSData #UnderstandingData

We often mention how some of the data we share with you is from U.S. Census Bureau surveys. The public is often invited or required by law to participate in these surveys. If you've received a mailing, an email, or text message about participating in one of their surveys, there are ways you can verify if it came from them. Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/gyt7SxvX #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #CensusData #CensusBureauSurveys

The U.S. Census Bureau has a new interactive data dashboard available for you to explore industry data from the Economic Census by state and county. View the data ?? https://lnkd.in/gNzwNQKq Additional data from the 2022 Economic Census will be released later this year through March 2026. Check the schedule ?? https://lnkd.in/g6n2nJ8X for future release dates. #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #EconomicCensus #IndustryData

On National Agriculture Day, we celebrate generations of American farmers, farmworkers, fishers, ranchers, foresters, and all those who work around the clock to put food on our tables and steward our Nation's lands. Take a look at some data for the United States compared to Nebraska about the population working in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining industries and a breakdown of farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers by gender. The following facts are possible thanks to the invaluable responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we measure America’s people, places and economy. #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #CensusData #AgDay #AgricultureFacts #NebraskaAgriculture

?? Today we commemorate this day which celebrates all things Irish and present to you a variety of U.S. Census Bureau statistics on Irish-Americans ?? The U.S. Congress designated March as Irish American Heritage Month in 1991 and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration of all things Irish. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers who served in the English military. Teachers may download fun facts for use in their classroom here ?? https://lnkd.in/gJgSES3 The following facts are possible thanks to the invaluable responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we measure America’s people, places and economy. #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #CensusData #StPatricksDay #IrishAmericanHeritageMonth #IrishAncestry

Happy National Pi Day! No, that is not a typo (pie), we are talking about the number pi. The first six digits of pi (π) are 3.14159, which means a good time to celebrate is March 14 (3/14) at 1:59 (A.M./P.M.). Pi is infinitely long, a never-ending number. On March 14, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives declared March 14 National Pi Day. They also declared the House of Representatives recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation’s math and science education programs and encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics. On this National Pi Day, we are sharing the number of civilian employed population 16 years and older working in computer, engineering, and science occupations in the United States compared to Nebraska and broken down by gender. The following facts are possible thanks to the invaluable responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as we measure America’s people, places and economy. #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #CensusData #OccupationData #NebraskaData #ScienceOccupations #MathOccupations

The U.S. Census Bureau released population estimates for county- and metro-level data today, building on the December release of state-level numbers which showed Nebraska exceeding the 2 million milestone. The latest numbers show growth across Nebraska which is exciting and reflects long-term efforts to bring prosperity to communities statewide. The revised methodology for international migration in this latest release reflects growth in many areas that were likely larger in the past, which indicates data is being captured more accurately now. A few highlights of the mid-2023 to mid-2024 data: ?? Omaha metro area of eight counties surpassed the million-person mark ?? 48 of Nebraska’s 93 counties gained population ?? On average, a county in Nebraska attracted 81 foreign-born newcomers, compared to an average of 59 the year prior ?? Some of the state’s smallest counties had the highest percentage increases in population like Blaine (5.3% increase) and Logan (5% increase) — in both the new people came largely from elsewhere in Nebraska or another state ?? The biggest percentage loss of residents was Thomas County (6.1% or 41 people) and Sioux County (4.5% or 52 people) Read the Nebraska Examiner article for CPAR's full analysis of the data ?? https://lnkd.in/g43DCnAC #unocpar #NebraskaByTheNumbers #CensusData #NebraskaData #PopulationData

See below for a free event this week about civic learning, action, and engagement!