The “Director’s Blog” webpage launched in October 2009 as former U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves wrote about the 2010 Census and provided a director’s point of view on everything from news to topics about statistics.
In August 2012, Acting Director Tom Mesenbourg began contributing to the blog. Starting in August 2013, former Director John H. Thompson contributed to the blog, providing updates on vast intercensal surveys and programs as preparations began for the 2020 Census. In 2018, Dr. Ron Jarmin contributed to the blog while performing the non exclusive functions and duties of the director. From January 2019 to January 2021, former Director Steven Dillingham made contributions to the blog about the 2020 Census. Following Director Dillingham, Director Robert L. Santos contributed to the blog from January 2022 to January 2025, providing updates on the many ways we measure America’s people and economy.
As Acting Director, Dr. Ron Jarmin has been contributing to the blog since May 2025.