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The 2017 Census Test has closed.

We appreciate your interest but we are no longer accepting responses for this test.

The 2017 Census Test allowed the Census Bureau to research new methods and advanced technologies to improve data collection during the 2020 Census.

2017 Census Test

About the 2017 Census Test

Learn more about the nationwide internet self-response test.
Prueba del Censo del 2017

Conozca más sobre la prueba nacional de autorrespuesta por internet que se planifica realizar.
2017 Puerto Rico Census Test

On October 18, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will stop plans to test field operations in Puerto Rico.
Prueba del Censo del 2017 de Puerto Rico

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2020 Research and Testing: 2017 Census Test Report – Tribal Enrollment

December 19, 2019

Results from a nationwide self-response test that allowed the U.S. Census Bureau to assess the feasibility of collecting information on tribal enrollment.

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2017 Census Test Ending Soon

May 04, 2017

The last day for residents to complete the 2017 Census Test online is fast approaching.
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The 2017 Census Test is Underway

March 22, 2017

This national test allows the U.S. Census Bureau to assess the integration of operations and systems needed for internet self-response.