Director's Blog: Farewell

2016 in Review

As 2016 comes to an end, I want to recognize the hard work and notable achievements that we’ve accomplished at the U.S. Census Bureau this year.

Updating Congress on Testing for the 2020 Census

Director's testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Government Operations on preparations for the 2020 Census.

U.S. Census Bureau Announces Changes to 2017 Field Tests

The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will stop plans to test field operations at some sites.

Showcasing American Manufacturing With U.S. Census Bureau Data

Today is Manufacturing Day, a nationwide observance of the businesses and workers that manufacture everything from textiles to machinery to food.

Providing Information for Emergency Preparedness as Hurricane Matthew Approaches

The U.S. Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool provides federal, state and local emergency management officials access to statistics about communities in the storm’s path.

New American Community Survey Data Released Today

Today, communities across the nation have new American Community Survey (ACS) statistics to help them make informed decisions.

On the Road in North Carolina

Last week, I attended the North Carolina Indian Affairs Commission Quarterly Meeting, where I met with tribal leaders to discuss our 2020 Census planning goals in Indian Country.

Just in Time for the New Academic Year: Census Bureau Unveils New Statistics in Schools Program

As the academic year begins, we are excited to roll out a new U.S. Census Bureau program, “Statistics in Schools” aimed at making a real and positive difference in American education.

Preparing for the 2020 Census: Announcing Sites for 2018 Census Tests

At today’s quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review , the U.S. Census Bureau announced the sites for its largest, most advanced systems and operations test in preparation for the 2020 Census.

Preparing for the 2020 Census in Indian Country

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Spokane, Wash., to the National Congress of American Indians’ midyear meeting. I enjoyed meeting with tribal leaders and telling them about our 2020 Census planning goals in Indian Country.

New Advance Economic Indicators Report Available This Month

Later this month, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the first-ever Advance Economic Indicators Report .

Asking for Input on Counting People in the Right Place in 2020

In May 2015, we published a Federal Register notice that described where we counted people in 2010 and solicited comments on how we might change our guidelines for where people are counted in 2020.

Preparing for the 2020 Census: Observing In-Office Address Canvassing

Today I visited the National Processing Center , the U.S. Census Bureau’s large-scale data processing center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to observe its role in preparing for the 2020 Census.

Updating Congress on Preparations for 2020: Tune in Tomorrow

Tomorrow morning, I’ll address the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the U.S. Census Bureau’s preparations for the 2020 Census.

Preparing for Hurricane Season with Census Data

These storms are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena, and they have the potential to affect a large portion of U.S. residents.

Preparing for the 2020 Census: Choosing Data Collection and Processing Systems

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau announced a major decision on the path to the 2020 Census. Since December 2014, we’ve been assessing whether to use commercial software products to collect and process data in the 2020 Census, or whether to build our own systems.

Technology Innovations for Nonresponse Follow-Up in the 2020 Census

This week I am visiting Los Angeles County to observe the last phase of the 2016 Census Test, currently underway here in California as well as in Harris County, Texas.

Surveying U.S. Census Bureau Commuting Data in Atlanta

Today, I am in Atlanta for a roundtable discussion with local officials on commuting data, and discussing how they can use the Census Bureau’s wealth of statistics to serve their communities.

Census Day in the Houston and Los Angeles Areas

Today is Census Day for Harris County, Texas and Los Angeles County, Calif., the two sites taking part in the 2016 Census Test.

Planning and Testing for the 2020 Census in Harris County, Texas

Today I am visiting Harris County, Texas, one of two sites now taking part in the 2016 Census Test that will help us prepare for the decennial census in 2020.

Opportunity Data Set Powered by U.S. Census Bureau Information

This afternoon, I attended the launch of the Opportunity Project at the White House.

Innovation and Modernization in FY 2017

FY 2017 is a critical year for innovation at the Census Bureau.

New Features for My Congressional District Expand Access to Our Data

For the first time, County Business Patterns statistics are available by congressional district and are available through the My Congressional

Planning for the 2020 Census

As you know, planning for the 2020 Census is underway. We’re already making key decisions about how the next census will be carried out.

Improvements to Release of Economic Indicators Gets You Data Faster

Every month, the Census Bureau releases key indicators of America’s economy. They are critical to the analysis of the nation’s economic performance.