The U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday released updated versions of its Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics Origin-Destination Employment Statistics, known as LODES, and the OnTheMap application.
The bureau said the new LODES 8.5 tabulations include 2024 data. It said OnTheMap and LODES now contain employment data from 2002 through 2024 for most states, with exceptions for Alaska and Michigan for 2024.
| Item | What’s new | Coverage period | Exceptions noted |
|---|---|---|---|
| LODES 8.5 | Includes 2024 data | 2002–2024 (most states) | Alaska and Michigan (no 2024 data) |
| OnTheMap application | Updated version released | 2002–2024 (most states) | Alaska and Michigan (no 2024 data) |
According to the Census Bureau, OnTheMap is a web-based mapping tool that tracks where workers live and work. The bureau said the tool is supported by state partners through the Local Employment Dynamics partnership with the Census Bureau.
The bureau described the item as a tip sheet and said there was no news release associated with the product. The update was released Nov. 5, 2026, according to the Census Bureau.
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