2026 Census Test: Get Involved

Partners, stakeholders, and community leaders who get involved in the 2026 Census Test help us prepare for the 2030 Census.

About the 2026 Census Test
2026 Census Test: Get Involved
About the 2026 Census Test

2030 Census Partners

Why Get Involved

  • Census results have an effect on your community for the next 10 years – the 2026 Census Test is a key step.
  • Your trusted voice can encourage your community to participate in the 2026 Census Test as we prepare for a complete and accurate 2030 Census count.
  • Be a part of a select group of partners helping us with our test objectives to improve the upcoming historical 2030 Census.
  • The census is incredibly complex, and we cannot do it alone. You can encourage, educate, and engage your community to participate in the test – and later in the census.

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How To Get Involved

There are meaningful ways you and your organization or business can get involved with the 2026 Census Test.

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There will also be different ways you can help us reach our test objectives as we get closer to the test. We invite you to check back over the next several months as we have new opportunities to engage your communities and employees.

Reach Out and Introduce Yourself

Contact Us: [email protected]

If your organization or business would like to support outreach for the 2026 Census Test, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out so we can discuss how you can get involved.

Spread Awareness About the Test

Help raise awareness about the test to help communities understand why responding is important and to get them excited about participating.

Important Dates

  • October 6, 2025 – Summer 2026: Outreach is conducted to spread awareness about the test and encourage the public to respond.
  • Spring 2026: Public begins responding to the test online.
  • Summer 2026: 2026 Census Test concludes.

Take Action

  • Use Census Bureau tools, information, and messaging in creative ways to increase public participation in the 2026 Census Test.
  • Host a neighborhood workshop to discuss the impact of census data and how the neighborhood can achieve a complete and accurate count during the 2026 Census Test.
  • Provide information to stakeholders about the importance and benefits of participating in the 2026 Census Test to assist in planning the 2030 Census.
  • Meet with a Partnership Specialist to discuss how you can help.​ Email us at [email protected] and we’ll make a plan together.

Resources You Can Use

2026 Census Test Webpage

Page Last Revised - March 18, 2026