Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance: September 11, 2025

September 11, 2025

Press Release Number: CB25-SFS.4

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The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, caused significant loss of life and lasting trauma for our nation. The events of that day, the emergency response and the acts of selflessness—from individuals sworn to duty and everyday people alike—echo in current conversations about patriotism, security and service.

Today, we remember the victims and the heroes, and we reflect on the impact the day’s events have had on our nation.

Explore the links below to find U.S. Census Bureau data and resources on emergency management, community resilience, volunteer service and other related subjects. 

• Authenticated U.S. Government Information, GPO, Serve America Act 2009 [<1.0 MB]

• Authenticated U.S. Government Information, GPO, Patriot Day Joint Resolution 2001 [<1.0 MB]

Key Stats

Source: 2023 American Community Survey (ACS)

• Table B24124, Detailed Occupation for the Full-Time, Year-Round Civilian Employed Population 16 Years and Over

Emergency Management

From the Census.gov Emergency Management Hub:

• About Emergency Management

  Population growth illustrates the importance of emergency planning and preparedness for areas that are susceptible to natural disaster events.

• Emergency Management Events

• Emergency Management News

  Press releases and other news articles related to emergency management.

• Emergency Management Visualizations

  Data made visual with charts, tables, maps, and other graphic elements detailing emergency planning and preparedness.

Service and Volunteering

Source: America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

• Volunteering in America: New U.S. Census Bureau, AmeriCorps Research

  A Census Bureau and AmeriCorps survey provides the most comprehensive data on volunteering and civic engagement by state and within the largest 12 metro areas.

Source: Census Working Papers

• The Decline of Volunteering in the United States: Is it the Economy?

  Volunteering in the U.S. declined post-recession, especially in rural, unequal, and economically disadvantaged areas, erasing prior rural advantages.

• The Rural/Urban Volunteering Divide

  Rural residents volunteer more than urban ones, but the gap is shrinking; place-based factors like religiosity and nonprofit density shape this difference.

Community Resilience

Source: Community Resilience Estimates (CRE)

• Community Resilience Estimates Viewer (Interactive Tool)

• Community Resilience Estimates Datasets

  View and download the Community Resilience Estimates datasets and supporting documentation.

• Community Resilience Estimates (CRE) for Heat

  The CRE for Heat identifies the specific areas across the country most socially vulnerable to the effects of heat exposure.

Source: Quarterly Services Survey (QSS) (2009-2025)

• NAICS 6242, Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services: U.S. Total – Total Revenue

More Stats

Emergency Response, Relief Services and Housing

Source: Census of Governments (find Police Protection and Fire Protection in the tables below)

• 2022 Census of Governments, Public Employment & Payroll Tables

  View and download the 2022 Census of Governments, Public Employment & Payroll Tables.

Source: 2023 County Business Patterns (CBP)

• Table CB2300CBP, All Sectors: County Business Patterns, including ZIP Code Business Patterns, by Legal Form of Organization and Employment Size Class for the U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2023 (NAICS 6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services)

Source: 2023 Annual Business Survey (ABS) Program

• Table AB2200CSA01, Annual Business Survey: Statistics for Employer Firms by Industry, Sex, Ethnicity, Race and Veteran Status for the U.S., States and Metro Areas: 2022 (NAICS 6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services

Source: 1978-2022 Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS)

• Table BDSEAGE, Business Dynamics Statistics: Establishment Age: 1978-2022 (NAICS 6242, Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services)

• Table BDSESIZE, Business Dynamics Statistics: Establishment Size: 1978-2022 (NAICS 6242, Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services)

Source: 2023 Nonemployer Statistics (NES)

• Table NS2300NONEMP, All Sectors: Nonemployer Statistics by Legal Form of Organization and Receipts Size Class for the U.S., States and Selected Geographies: 2023 (NAICS 6242, Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services)

Source: 2022 Economic Census

• Table NS2300NONEMP, All Sectors: Nonemployer Statistics by Legal Form of Organization and Receipts Size Class for the U.S., States and Selected Geographies: 2023 (NAICS 6242, Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services)

Place Profiles

• Arlington County, Virginia

• New York City, New York

• Shanksville borough, Pennsylvania

Other Stats

Source: America Counts: Emergency Preparedness

• Preparing for the 2025 Hurricane Season

  Hurricane season began June 1 and we highlight Census Bureau tools available to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.

• How to Measure Disasters’ Impact on Supply Chains

  Rhode Island floods earlier this year serve as a case study of how Census Business Builder can show the impact of disasters on people and businesses.

• Bridge Collapse Could Affect Over a Million People in Baltimore Area

  The Community Resilience Estimates show that 21.7% of residents in the combined areas of Baltimore city and County are considered socially vulnerable.

• Natural Disasters Are Primary Reason Island Areas Residents Moved

  The share of movers in the Island Areas who reported natural disasters was their primary reason for moving from 2015 to 2020 ranged from about 27% to over 41%.

• Post-9/11 Veterans More Likely Than Nonveterans to be Employed

  A new Census Bureau report reveals how the employment of post-9/11 veterans differs from that of those who never served in the armed forces.

Source: Stats for Stories (SFS)

• National Preparedness Month: September 2025

  Find resources on wildfires, air quality, hurricanes, extreme heat, tornadoes, floods, pandemics and more at census.gov/disasters.

Outside Links

• Ready.gov

• 9/11 Memorial & Museum, National September 11 Memorial & Museum

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Emergency Management Directors

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, EMTs and Paramedics

• Department of Homeland Security, Ready Campaign, Ready.gov, Disasters and Emergencies

• Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology, First Responder Capability

• Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Federal Communications Commission, Consumer Guides: Health, Safety and Emergencies

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians