Director's Blog

2016 in Review

Wed Dec 28 2016

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.

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Tue Nov 29 2016

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

2020 Census and Census Operations | No comments yet »

Tue Oct 18 2016

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

2017 Census Test, 2020 Census and Census Operations | No comments yet »

Fri Oct 07 2016

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

Industry and Manufacturing | No comments yet »

Thu Oct 06 2016

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.

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Thu Sep 15 2016

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

American Community Survey (ACS) and Population | No comments yet »

On the Road in North Carolina

Fri Sep 09 2016

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.

2020 Census, American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) and Census Operations | No comments yet »

Wed Sep 07 2016

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.

Education and Teaching about Statistics | No comments yet »

Fri Jul 22 2016

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.

2018 Census Test, 2020 Census and Census Operations | No comments yet »

Wed Jul 20 2016

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.

2020 Census and Census Operations | 2 Comments »

Mon Jul 11 2016

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

Business and Economy and Economic Indicators | 1 Comment »

Thu Jun 30 2016

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.

2020 Census, Census Operations and Population | 1 Comment »

Wed Jun 15 2016

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.

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Wed Jun 08 2016

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.

Census Operations and Federal Government | No comments yet »

Wed Jun 01 2016

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.

Center for Economic Studies (CES) and Emergency Preparedness | 1 Comment »

Thu May 26 2016

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.

2020 Census | 1 Comment »

Mon May 23 2016

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.

2020 Census and Census Operations | 2 Comments »

Wed Apr 27 2016

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.

Commuting and Transportation | 1 Comment »

Fri Apr 01 2016

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

2016 Census Test and Population | 2 Comments »

Fri Mar 25 2016

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.

2016 Census Test, 2020 Census and Census Operations | No comments yet »