In keeping with the U.S. Census Bureau’s long-established commitment to being entirely transparent in the production of our statistics and data products, I’m writing to provide an update on data processing for the 2020 Census. In every decennial census, we are the first to identify and analyze the quality of our data, including the extent to which we overcount or undercount key population groups in our country. We cannot do this in detail until we complete the Post-Enumeration Survey later this year, however we know a lot already about the accuracy and completeness of our population counts in the 2020 Census. I blogged with some initial impressions in early November, and we’ve made a lot of progress since then. But as reported in the media, some issues have surfaced as well. Most of these issues are typical and are similar to those we’ve encountered in prior decennial censuses. Others are novel to planned improvements for the 2020 Census, and some are related to the difficulties experienced collecting data during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Census, COVID-19, Census Operations, Census of Governments (COG), Community Resilience Estimates, Economic Census (EC), Household Pulse Survey, National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) and Small Business Pulse Survey | December 31, 2020
2020: A Year in Review
I want to thank each member of the Census Bureau community for the work done to help support our mission.
2020 Census and Director | November 10, 2020
Director’s Blog – “Thank You to Our Dedicated Field Team”
As dedicated and resilient census takers, you have successfully wrapped up data collection in the Census Bureau’s quest to get a complete and accurate count of our great and vast country.
2020 Census, Census Operations and Director | October 19, 2020
The End of 2020 Census Data Collection, Next Steps, and a Heartfelt Thanks
We completed data collection for the 2020 Census on October 15, 2020. Every decennial census makes history, but this was like no other in living memory.
2020 Census and American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) | September 29, 2020
2020 Census and Tribal Communities
As the end of the 2020 Census response period approaches, the U.S. Census Bureau remains committed to a complete and accurate count of people living on tribal reservations.
2020 Census and History | September 17, 2020
Celebrate Constitution Day by Completing the 2020 Census
Today, I am on the road partnering with state and local leaders to urge communities to respond to the 2020 Census.
2020 Census and American Community Survey (ACS) | August 31, 2020
Getting a Census Taker Visit When You’ve Already Responded
These visits are part of our efforts to be absolutely sure that we count everyone.
2020 Census | August 28, 2020
Update From Director Dillingham: More Than 80% of Households Counted
We are extremely proud to report that more than 80 percent of households have been enumerated nationwide.
2020 Census and COVID-19 | August 28, 2020
2020 Census Outreach – Final Stretch
Right now, thousands of census takers across the United States are knocking on doors and calling households that have not yet filled out their 2020 Census questionnaire.
2020 Census and Census Operations | August 26, 2020
Visiting Hard-to-Count Communities
Since our census takers began hitting the streets earlier this month, I wanted to put myself in their shoes and see what it takes to do their job.
2020 Census, COVID-19, Census Operations and Director | August 14, 2020
Census in the Time of COVID
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we quickly adapted our plans and adjusted the 2020 Census schedule.
2020 Census and Census Operations | August 03, 2020
Statement: Delivering a Complete and Accurate 2020 Census Count
Today, we announced updates to accelerate the completion of data collection and apportionment counts by our statutory deadline of December 31, 2020.
2020 Census and Director | July 29, 2020
Prepared Statement Before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform
Today U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham testified before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
2020 Census and COVID-19 | July 08, 2020
Update on the 2020 Census
The leadership and staff of the U.S. Census Bureau are fully committed to a complete and accurate count of all people living in the United States, without exception.
2020 Census and Census Operations | April 18, 2020
Half of U.S. Households Have Responded to the 2020 Census
The country has reached an important milestone in the 2020 Census.
2020 Census, Census Operations and Information & Communication Technology | February 11, 2020
All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count
The 2020 Census is important because responses help determine congressional representation for each state, and guide how billions of dollars are distributed across the country.