The 2018 Census Test supported the goal of the 2020 Census, which is to count everyone once, only once and in the right place. As 2020 Census operations move forward, the Census Bureau will continue to improve the use of mobile technology, administrative records, innovations from the geospatial industry and self-response via the internet. This test provided insights and guided our planning to ensure an accurate census.

Learn more about the purpose of the 2018 Census Test.