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Decennial Census of Population and Housing News
Decennial Census of Population and Housing News
Here you will find news and updates related to (name of Topic, or name of survey/program). Visit the Newsroom for the complete archive of news releases published by the Census Bureau.
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Director's Blog
The Balancing Act of Producing Accurate and Confidential Statistics
Several months ago, Dr. John Abowd, our chief scientist at the Census Bureau, blogged about the need for disclosure avoidance measures and the considerations that went into our decision to implement differential privacy.
Director's Blog
Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place
U.S. Census Bureau staff presented to the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and gave an update on how we plan to efficiently and effectively reach hard-to-count communities.
Director's Blog
Research Sets the Stage for 2020 Census Communications
For the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau has placed a premium on outreach and communications to reach every person throughout the United States no matter where they live or what language they speak.
Director's Blog
The 2020 Census and American Indian and Alaska Native Areas
As we gear up for the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau recognizes the unique challenges associated with conducting the census as accurately as possible in American Indian and Alaska Native areas.
Random Samplings Blog
2020 Census Update
Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau held our quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review, where we had the chance to update the public on the progress of the 2020 Census.
Press Release
2020 Census Count to Begin in Remote Alaska
The first enumeration for the 2020 Census will take place in Toksook Bay, Alaska.
Press Release
2020 Census Quarterly Program Management Review
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold its quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review on Friday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. EDT.
Director's Blog
Thank You, Providence
Last week I had the opportunity to visit Providence, Rhode Island, where the 2018 Census Test is wrapping up.
Press Release
Census Bureau Begins Jobs Recruiting Effort for 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of workers for temporary jobs available nationwide in advance of the 2020 Census.
Media Resource
Census Bureau Announces Job Openings in 7 West Coast Locations
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting workers for temporary jobs available in California, Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
Press Release
National Processing Center 60th Anniversary Celebration
The U.S. Census Bureau’s National Processing Center (NPC) is celebrating its 60th anniversary on September 25, 2018.
Director's Blog
Final Census Test Proves Successful
With less than two years away from Census Day 2020, the 2018 Census Test is proving that we are on track and well on our way for the full count — the 2020 Census.
Press Release
U.S. Census Bureau Demonstrates Readiness for the 2020 Census
The 2018 Census Test in Providence County, R.I., was the last operational field test prior to the once-a-decade population count taking place in 2020.
Research Matters Blog
Protecting the Confidentiality of America's Statistics: Ensuring Confidentiality and Fitness-for-Use
In my last blog, I described the Census Bureau’s work to modernize how we protect respondent data in the statistics we publish.
Research Matters Blog
Protecting the Confidentiality of America's Statistics: Adopting Modern Disclosure Avoidance Methods at the Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau’s commitment to data stewardship—protecting respondent privacy and confidentiality at every stage of the data lifecyle—is grounded in law that is straightforward, robust, and strong.
Random Samplings Blog
The Census Bureau Is Keeping Your Data Safe
Protecting the data the U.S. Census Bureau collects is a critical part of our mission and our highest priority.
Press Release
Census Bureau�s Statement on 2020 Census Printing and Mailing Contract
After Cenveo filed its petition for bankruptcy, the U.S. concluded it was in the public’s interest to terminate the 2020 Census Printing and Mailing Contract.
Press Release
2018 Joint Statistical Meetings Conference
Researchers will present findings at the Joint Statistical Meetings Annual Conference July 28 – Aug. 2, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Press Release
One Week Left to Respond to 2018 Census Test
Residents have until July 31 to respond to the 2018 Census Test taking place in Providence County, R.I.
Press Release
2020 Census Quarterly Program Management Review
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold its quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review on Friday, Aug. 3, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Director's Blog
Improving Our Count of Young Children
By conducting the decennial census, the Census Bureau aims to count everyone living in the United States once, only once, and in the right place.
Press Release
Censistas comienzan ir casa por casa en el condado de Providence
Los empleados del censo comenzarán a ir de puerta en puerta para reunir información de los hogares que no respondieron a la prueba del censo de 2018.
Press Release
Census Bureau and Postal Service Team Up for 2018 Census Test
The U.S. Postal Service has installed kiosks in 30 post offices in Providence County, R.I., to help the public respond to the 2018 Census Test.
Press Release
Census Takers Ready to Begin Going Door-to-Door in Providence County
About 1,000 local census takers will begin going door-to-door to collect information from households that did not respond to the 2018 Census Test.
Press Release
Falta una semana para el pr�ximo hito en la Prueba del Censo del 2018
Queda una semana para responder a la Prueba del Censo 2018 que se lleva a cabo en el condado de Providence, Rhode Island.
Press Release
One Week Before Next Milestone in 2018 Census Test
Residents have one more week to respond to the 2018 Census Test taking place in Providence County, R.I.
Press Release
Census Bureau Researchers Present Findings at the 2018 PAA Conference
Researchers from the U.S. Census Bureau will join other demographers, sociologists, economists and professionals at the PAA conference in Denver.
Director's Blog
Creating Partnerships to Better Serve Our Communities
To conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census, we have to work closely with national and local leaders.
Press Release
2020 Census Quarterly Program Management Review
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold its quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review on Friday, April 20, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Press Release
"2018 Census Test in Providence County, R.I., Begins Next Operation"
The U.S. Census Bureau moved into the next phase of the 2018 Census Test today in Providence County, R.I.
Press Release
Census Bureau Submits Planned Questions for 2020 Census to Congress
Questions for the 2020 Census include age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, relationship, homeownership status, and citizenship status.
Press Kit
Questions Planned for the 2020 Census and ACS
Questions for the 2020 Census include age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, relationship, homeownership status, and citizenship status.
Press Release
2018 Census Test Arrives This Week in Providence Mailboxes
Providence County households will receive a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau beginning this week asking them to respond to the 2018 Census Test questionnaire.
Press Release
La Prueba del Censo del 2018 Empieza en el Condado de Providence
Residentes recibirán por correo postal una notificación de la Oficina del Censo solicitándoles que completen un cuestionario.
Press Kit
2018 Census Test
The 2018 Census Test supports the goal of the 2020 Census, which is to count everyone once, only once and in the right place.
Press Release
Census Bureau Finalizes 2020 Census Residence Criteria and Situations
The U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct the decennial census to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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