Media Services

The Census Bureau has several programs to assist journalists in using Census Bureau data. Our staff —

• Prepare news releases and similar items for news organizations.
• Alert media about significant statistics in Census Bureau reports and data files.
• Publish newsletters and briefs to help you locate the information you need.
• Represent the Census Bureau to professional news organizations such as state press associations and broadcaster associations.
• Prepare interviews for use on radio and video news releases.
• Guide journalists to Census Bureau specialists.

Telephone Contacts by Subject — list of specialists and telephone numbers

Media Subscribers — get Census Bureau embargoed news releases

Non-media Subscribers — get Census Bureau news on the day of release