Memorandum Series 2017.02: Investigating the 2010 Undercount of Young Children - A Comparison of Demographic, Housing, and Household Characteristics of Children by Age

Memorandum: 2017.02

This memorandum compares the demographic, housing, and household characteristics of children who were counted in the 2010 Census by age groups. This research is part of an effort to investigate the undercount of young children in the decennial census.

The 2020 Census Memorandum Series

The 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes.

A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:

  1. A major program level decision that will affect the overall design or have significant effect on 2020 Census operations or systems.
  2. A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact 2020 Census operations or systems.
  3. A report that documents the research and testing for 2020 Census operations or systems.


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