To the Outstanding Women and Men of the U.S. Census Bureau:
A little over two years ago, I took an oath to serve you as the 25th Director of the U.S. Census Bureau. At that time, we knew we had great challenges ahead of us, especially in conducting the most complex, technologically advanced decennial census ever.
2020 Census, American Community Survey (ACS), Economic Census (EC) and Miscellaneous | December 28, 2016
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.
2020 Census and Census Operations | November 29, 2016
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.
2017 Census Test, 2020 Census and Census Operations | October 18, 2016
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.
Industry and Manufacturing | October 07, 2016
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.
October 06, 2016
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.
American Community Survey (ACS) and Population | September 15, 2016
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.
2020 Census, American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) and Census Operations | September 09, 2016
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.
Education and Teaching about Statistics | September 07, 2016
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.
2018 Census Test, 2020 Census and Census Operations | July 22, 2016
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.
2020 Census and Census Operations | July 20, 2016
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.
Business and Economy and Economic Indicators | July 11, 2016
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 .
2020 Census, Census Operations and Population | June 30, 2016
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.
2020 Census and Census Operations | June 15, 2016
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.
Census Operations and Federal Government | June 08, 2016
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.
Center for Economic Studies (CES) and Emergency Preparedness | June 01, 2016
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.
2020 Census | May 26, 2016
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.
2020 Census and Census Operations | May 23, 2016
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.
Commuting and Transportation | April 27, 2016
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.
2016 Census Test and Population | April 01, 2016
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.
2016 Census Test, 2020 Census and Census Operations | March 25, 2016
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.
American Community Survey (ACS) and Federal Government | March 07, 2016
Opportunity Data Set Powered by U.S. Census Bureau Information
This afternoon, I attended the launch of the Opportunity Project at the White House.
2020 Census | February 25, 2016
Innovation and Modernization in FY 2017
FY 2017 is a critical year for innovation at the Census Bureau.
Government | February 18, 2016
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
2020 Census and Census Operations | February 05, 2016
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.
Business and Economy and Economic Indicators | January 15, 2016
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.