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American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN)

AIAN Groups Will Provide Input on Improving Their Data

January 13, 2025

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

As the nation’s premier statistical agency, the U.S. Census Bureau produces data that illuminate the diversity of AIAN people and their communities.
Data Services

Wrapping Up an Outstanding Year at the U.S. Census Bureau

December 31, 2024

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

It’s exciting to think about all the ways we provided quality data on our nation’s people, places, and economy in 2024.
Data Quality (Missing Data, Edit, and Imputation)

Seeking Different Perspectives to Better Serve Our Nation’s Data Needs

December 30, 2024

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

Engaging allows us to share and respond to our individual needs that can be used by all.
Census Operations

Celebrating 30 Years of Census.gov

November 14, 2024

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

This year marks a momentous anniversary for us at the U.S. Census Bureau: 30 years of census.gov.
Administrative Records

Announcing a Historic Data Sharing Agreement

September 24, 2024

Written by: Robert Santos, Director

The Census Bureau announces a historic agreement with the Osage Nation to share information for the benefit of the Osage people.
Census Operations

Continued Insights From Our Community-of-the-Whole Approach

August 13, 2024

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

Here’s an insight to think about that emerged from my travel engagements: Public service can take many forms.
Census Operations

An Update on Our Community-of-the-Whole Approach

May 01, 2024

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

As many of you may know, the U.S. Census Bureau is implementing a community-of-the-whole effort to accomplish our mission.
Race

Improving Race/Ethnicity Data With Updated Federal Standards

April 08, 2024

OMB published the results of its review of SPD 15 and issued updated standards for collecting and reporting race and ethnicity data across federal agencies.
Census Operations

Looking Ahead to 2024 on Our Collective Journey to Excellence

February 26, 2024

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

As we navigate the first quarter of the new year, I have been reflecting upon our collective journey to excellence.
Disability

Next Steps on the American Community Survey Disability Questions

February 06, 2024

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

The American Community Survey (ACS) is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation.
Operations (History)

Remembering Katherine Wallman

January 22, 2024

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of Katherine Wallman, former Chief Statistician of the United States.
Census Operations

Recapping a Phenomenal 2023 at the U.S. Census Bureau

December 28, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

As my second year as director of the U.S. Census Bureau draws to a close, I have been reflecting on all that we’ve accomplished in 2023 – and it’s a lot.
American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN)

Celebrating Tribal Identity with Data

November 30, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

During November, we have been celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Heritage Month.
Census Operations

Research Will Help Enumerate Undercounted People in the 2030 Census

October 26, 2023

Written by: Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

The Census Bureau conducts research to develop better methods to reach and collect data from the historically hard to count.
Data Quality (Missing Data, Edit, and Imputation)

Realizing Our Public Service Through Continuous Community Engagement

September 13, 2023

Written by: Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

When’s the last time you thought about what being a public servant really means for us at the U.S. Census Bureau?
Census Operations

Submit Your Nominations for Our New 2030 Census Advisory Committee

August 25, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

A new Federal Advisory Committee is being established to focus on the 2030 Census.
Population

Celebrating World Population Day

July 11, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

We live in a global society. It’s been that way for a while, even as we continue to see ourselves and our lives through the geographic parochial lens of our choosing.
Director

Valuable New Datasets on Race and Ethnicity From the U.S. Census Bureau

May 22, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

During my tenure as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, I have met with hundreds of users of Census Bureau data across America.
Employment

Celebrating Census Bureau Employees During Public Service Recognition Week

May 08, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

One of the most rewarding roles is that of being a public servant. It puts a smile on my face each morning.
Agency (History)

Remembering Steven Murdock

April 11, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

It is with great sadness I share the news of the passing of Steven Harold Murdock, our former U.S. Census Bureau director.
Census Operations

How we’re continuing to engage with everyone in 2023

April 03, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

And that is why it’s critical that I – and more importantly, we, at the U.S. Census Bureau – reach out to you in your roles as partners, stakeholders, data users, policymakers and the public.
Census Operations

Sus comentarios para el Censo del 2030 ayudan a nuestra nación.

March 09, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

El pasado otoño anunciamos con mucho entusiasmo que la Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. estaba intentando captar activamente sus ideas para lograr un mejor Censo del 2030.
Census Operations

Your 2030 Census Feedback Helps Our Nation. Thank you, and Here’s What’s Next.

March 09, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

Last fall, we eagerly announced that the U.S. Census Bureau actively sought your ideas for a better 2030 Census.
Business and Economy

2022 Economic Census is Underway – Have You Responded?

March 07, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

The March 15, 2023 deadline to respond to the 2022 Economic Census is fast approaching! Have you responded yet? Let me tell you why it’s important to do so.
Agency (History)

Remembering Barbara Bryant

March 03, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

I am sad to share the news of the passing of Barbara Everitt Bryant, former director of the U.S. Census Bureau and the first woman to hold that office, at age 96.
History

Recognizing 2023 Black History Month

February 06, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

In recognition of Black History Month, let’s commit to doing our part to help our nation come together as the great nation we aspire to be.
Census Operations

A Look Ahead: 2023

January 23, 2023

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

The U.S. Census Bureau has endured the throes of 2020, when multiple challenges including a global pandemic threatened the completion of our constitutionally mandated decennial census.
Census Operations

In the Year 2022…

December 29, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

I was sworn in by Secretary Raimondo as the U.S. Census Bureau’s 26th director at the Department of Commerce Hoover Building on the afternoon of January 5, 2022. It was an honor of a lifetime and incredibly humbling.
Data Quality (Missing Data, Edit, and Imputation)

It's not too late to submit your ideas for the 2030 Census!

October 17, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

In case you missed my blog post a few weeks ago, for the first time ever, the Census Bureau is seeking your ideas for the planning and design of the decennial census.
Hispanic Origin

Reflexiones sobre identidad y diversidad en el Mes de la Herencia Hisp

October 13, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

A medida que el Mes de la Herencia Hispana llega a su final, quiero dejarles algunas reflexiones finales sobre identidad y diversidad.
Hispanic Origin

Thoughts on Identity and Diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month (pt 5)

October 13, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, I want to leave you with some final thoughts on identity and diversity.
Hispanic Origin

Reflexiones sobre identidad y diversidad en el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (pt 4)

October 06, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

A medida que continué con mi educación, mis puntos de vista sobre mi identidad siguieron evolucionando, pero a un ritmo más acelerado.
Hispanic Origin

Thoughts on Identity and Diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month (pt 4)

October 06, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

As I continued my education, my views on my identity continued to evolve but the momentum picked up pace.
Hispanic Origin

Reflexiones de identidad y diversidad en el Mes de Herencia Hispana 3

September 29, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

Esta semana quiero reflexionar sobre mi recorrido de identidad como un joven latino a través de otros lentes: los lentes de los medios de comunicación.
Hispanic Origin

Thoughts on Identity and Diversity for Hispanic Heritage Month (pt 3)

September 29, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

This week, I want to consider my journey of identity as a young Latino through a different lens – the lens of media.
Hispanic Origin

Reflexiones sobre identidad y diversidad en el Mes de la Herencia Hisp

September 22, 2022

Written by: Robert L. Santos, Director

Esta es la segunda publicación de una serie de blogs sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

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