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Decennial Census of Population and Housing Working Papers
Decennial Census of Population and Housing Working Papers
Working papers are intended to make results of Census Bureau research available to others and to encourage discussion on a variety of topics. They have not undergone a review and editorial process generally accorded official Census Bureau publications.
- View the list of working paper topics.
- View the list of working papers by year.
Working Paper
Comparing 2010 ACS & 2010 Census Occupancy, Vacancy, & Household Size
Discusses comparisons and design and methodology differences between 2010 ACS and 2010 Census on occupancy status, vacancy status, and household size.
Working Paper
Final Report for Usability Testing of the Census Regional Website
The Census Bureau’s Usability Lab conducted usability testing on the Census Regional Website from November 15th to December 15th, 2010.
Working Paper
Evaluation of ACS Mail Materials and Strategy During the 2010 Census
Describes results of testing messaging and design changes to the ACS mailing materials to minimize impact of 2010 Census activities on ACS mail response rates.
Working Paper
Coverage of Population in Census 2000 Based on Demographic Analysis
DA documents the long-term reduction in the net undercount rate and also reveals the persistent and disproportionate undercount of certain groups.
Working Paper
Plans for Producing Estimates of Net International Migration
Over the past decade, the Census Bureau has undertaken a major initiative to improve its ability to measure net international migration.
Working Paper
The Use of Vital Statistics in the 2010 Demographic Analysis Estimates
Focus on the use of vital statistics in Demographic Analysis including, the use of vital statistics data, the use of birth records, and how race is reported.
Working Paper
Use of Medicare Enrollment Data in the Demographic Analysis Estimates
Focus on Medicare enrollment as a source for estimating the population aged 65 and older on April 1, 2010.
Working Paper
A High-Fidelity Usability Evaluation of Iteration 3
In March of 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau’s CSM conducted a usability evaluation of Iteration 3.0 of the newly designed AFF Web site.
Working Paper
Cognitive Pretesting of 2010 AQE Race and Hispanic Origin
During the 2010 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau conducted several experiments to explore alternate content and ways to enhance data quality for the 2020 Census.
Working Paper
Behavior Coding of the 2010 Nonresponse Followup Interview Reports
The purpose of this study is to determine how accurately interviewers ask questions as well as how well respondents answer them.
Working Paper
Final Report for Rounds 1 and 2 of Usability Testing
The CQS was conducted in order to estimate measurement error.
Working Paper
Same-Sex Couple Household Statistics from the 2010 Census
This paper will address the statistical aspects of the collection and presentation of data on same-sex couple households from the 2010 Census.
Working Paper
The Evolution of Census Bureau Small Area Data
Increasing demand for small area data has driven the expansion of the decennial census since the late nineteenth century.
Working Paper
Management Challenges of the 2010 U.S. Census
This paper gives an insider's perspective on the management approaches used to manage the 2010 Census during its operational phase.
Working Paper
2009 Targeted Coverage Follow-Up (TCFU) Cognitive Testing
The research utilizes the cognitive interviewing method on a targeted convenience sample of respondents known to have multiple addresses.
Working Paper
Examining Small-scale Geographic Estimates from the ACS 5-Year Data
This paper provides an examination of a practical applied problem (levels of high school dropouts) using publicly-accessible data and information from the ACS.
Working Paper
Final Report for Cognitive Testing
Cognitive testing was performed on the mailing pieces associated with the 2010 Census Quality Survey (CQS).
Working Paper
Cognitive Testing of the Experimental Overcount Questions
This report documents the development and cognitive testing in 2008-9 of an alternative mailout census booklet with special coverage questions.
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