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Memorandum 2018.02: Using Two Separate Questions for Race and Ethnicity in 2018 End-to-End Census Test and 2020 Census
Memorandum 2018.02: Using Two Separate Questions for Race and Ethnicity in 2018 End-to-End Census Test and 2020 Census
Memorandum: 2018.02
This memorandum documents the 2020 Census Program decision to continue to use two separate questions for collecting data on race and ethnicity in the 2018 End-to-End Census Test and the 2020 Census.
The Census Bureau needed to make a decision on the design of the race and ethnicity questions by December 31, 2017 in order to prepare 2020 Census systems, and deliver the final 2020 Census question wording to Congress by March 31, 2018.
Informational Questionnaire for the 2018 Census Test
The Census Bureau will continue to use two separate questions for collecting data on race and ethnicity in the 2018 End-to-End Census Test, and as the proposed format for the 2020 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:
- A major program level decision that will affect the overall design or have significant effect on 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A report that documents the research and testing for 2020 Census operations or systems.
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.
Others in Series
Publication
Memorandum 2017.21: Area Census Offices for the 2020 Census
This memorandum documents the release of the Area Census Offices for the 2020 Census.
Publication
Memorandum 2018.01: 2020 Census Life-cycle Cost Estimate Summary
This memorandum documents the release of the executive summary of the 2020 Census Lifecycle Cost Estimate (LCCE).
Publication
Memorandum 2018.03: Release of the FLDI and DLM Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the detailed operational plan for Field Infrastructure and Decennial Logistics Management.
Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
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