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February 08, 2018

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The 2020 Census at a Glance

March 22, 2019

Overview of the 2020 Census. Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place.
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Road to the 2020 Census

March 30, 2018

2020 Census operational timeline.

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Providence, Rhode Island - Thank You

September 05, 2018

The 2018 Census Test is the culmination of more than a decade of research and the last major milestone before the 2020 Census.
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2018 Census Test Begins in Providence

March 14, 2018

The 2018 Census test begins on March 16 in Providence, RI.

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2018 Census Test

Informational copy of 2018 Census test paper questionnaire.

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State Complete Count Commissions Brochure [<1.0 MB]
Complete Count Committee Pamphlet [<1.0 MB]

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Respond online starting March 16 [MP3]
Responder en línea a partir del 16 de marzo [MP3]
Census recruits in Providence County [WAV]
Census hiring part-time workers in Providence County – English [WAV]
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Census hiring part-time workers in Providence County – Spanish [WAV]

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U.S. Census Bureau Demonstrates Readiness for the 2020 Census
One Week Before Next Milestone in 2018 Census Test
Falta una semana para el próximo hito en la Prueba del Censo del 2018

Queda una semana para responder a la Prueba del Censo 2018 que se lleva a cabo en el condado de Providence, Rhode Island.
2018 Census Test in Providence County, R.I., Begins Next Operation

The U.S. Census Bureau moved into the next phase of the 2018 Census Test today in Providence County, R.I.
2018 Census Test Arrives This Week in Providence Mailboxes

Providence County households will receive a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau beginning this week asking them to respond to the 2018 Census Test questionnaire.
La Prueba del Censo del 2018 llega esta semana a los buzones de Providence

Residentes recibirán por correo postal una notificación de la Oficina del Censo solicitándoles que completen un cuestionario.
Census Bureau Jobs Available in Providence County, Rhode Island
Trabajos con la Oficina del Censo en Providence County, Rhode Island
Census Bureau Announces Address Canvassing Operation Begins
Census Bureau Jobs Available for Multiple Counties in West Virginia
Census Bureau Jobs Available in Pierce County, Washington
Census Bureau Announces 2018 End-to-End Census Test to Begin

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2018 Census Test - Informed Delivery With the U.S. Postal Service [<1.0 MB]
2018 Census Test - Kiosks in the U.S. Post Offices [<1.0 MB]
Rhode Island - Respond to the 2020 Census [<1.0 MB]
Usted nos ayudó a prepararnos; ahora, ayúdenos a completarlo. (Spanish - Rhode Island: Respond to the 2020 Census Fact Sheet) [<1.0 MB]
Você nos ajudou a preparar, agora só falta completar. (Portuguese - Rhode Island: Respond to the 2020 Census Fact Sheet) [<1.0 MB]

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2018 End-to-End Census Test Site Providence County, Rhode Island Locator Map [<1.0MB]
2018 End-to-End Census Test Pierce County, Washington Site Locator Map (address canvassing operation only) [<1.0MB]
2018 End-to-End Census Test Bluefield-Beckley-Oak-Hill, West Virginia Site Locator Map (address canvassing operation only) [<1.0MB]

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2018 Census Test Nonresponse Followup Operation Begins
Comenza la Operación de Seguimiento por Falta de Repuesta de la Prueba del Censo del 2018
2018 Census Test Begins in Providence County (YouTube)
La prueba del Censo del 2018 Empieza en el Condado de Providence (YouTube)

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Respond to the 2018 Census Test

March 13, 2018

Start responding online starting March 16.
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Completing the Questionnaire in Providence, RI

March 13, 2018

Census takers will start to follow-up May 9.
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Non Response Follow-Up in Providence, RI

March 13, 2018

Census takers will start to follow-up May 9.

Office Operations in Providence, RI

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Non Response Follow-Up in Providence, RI

2018 Census Test Kiosks Available
As part of a long-standing collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Postal Service has installed kiosks in 30 post offices in Providence County, R.I. These interactive Kiosks allow the public to fill out their 2018 Census Test questionnaire while at the post office. The kiosks are available now through July 2018.