This document reports on the results of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Participant Survey. The survey focused on the experiences of participating governments only. Survey data had already been collected from governments that chose not to participate. Questions related to non-participation were out of scope for this survey.

Survey Background

The purpose of this survey is to gain feedback from governmental units that participated/1 in the 2010 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Program. The 2010 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Program was designed to utilize the expertise of tribal, state, and local governments to improve the accuracy and completeness of the U.S. Census Bureau’s address list. The Census Bureau will use the survey responses to gather information on what worked well and what needs improvement for the 2020 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Program. The data collected may be beneficial to other partnership programs as well.

Principal Findings

Survey questions were grouped into four main subjects:

• Time allotment and effectiveness of communications,
• Individualization of program participation,
• Tools and materials, and
• Assistance for participants.