Tribal governments played a critical role in ensuring a complete and accurate count of American Indian and Alaska Native populations. Learn more about the U.S. Census Bureau's relationship with tribal governments.

Local Census Support

Census data affects tribal citizens and resources, and the trusted voices of tribal leaders help to ensure a complete and accurate count in tribal communities. To learn more about how census data is used in your area, or to establish a partnership between your tribe or village and the 2020 Census, please contact your regional office.

The Census Bureau is no longer collecting responses to the 2020 Census. This page provided guidance for responding, including where to count yourself and who to count on your questionnaire.

Materials for Tribal Governments

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet

Assessing Disclosure Avoidance Uncertainty in the 2020 Census: Determining Reliability Thresholds for Demographic and Housing Characteristics Data

June 10, 2024

This factsheet provides new information regarding expected disclosure avoidance-related uncertainty for the 2020 Census DHC file data.

Fact Sheet

Calculating and Interpreting Average Household Size Ratios in the Demographic and Housing Characteristics File

June 10, 2024

The 2020 Census S-DHC will provide official statistics on average household size for the total population and for race and ethnicity, voting age, and tenure.

Fact Sheet

Household Type and Tenure Data Proposed for 2020 Census

February 07, 2024

The 2020 Census produced data for nearly 1,500 detailed racial and ethnic groups and AIAN tribes and villages - the most in U.S. Census Bureau history.

Population

Population Data Available for 2020 Census Race, Ethnicity, and AIAN

September 12, 2023

The 2020 Census produced data for nearly 1,500 detailed racial and ethnic groups and AIAN tribes and villages - the most in U.S. Census Bureau history.

Fact Sheet

Differences Among Demographic Data Releases

June 15, 2023

The following data products come from the 2020 Census, the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and the Population Estimates Program.

Fact Sheet

Respond When You Receive Your 2020 Census Invitation (AIAN)

May 11, 2020

This fact sheet encourages households in Update Leave areas to respond when they receive their census materials to ensure the best count of their community.

Handouts

Handout for American Indians and Alaska Natives [<1.0 MB]

Explains that it's not too late for American Indians and Alaska Natives to respond to the 2020 Census.

Snapshot — American Indian/Alaska Native [<1.0 MB]

Explains the 2020 Census, why it is important, and answers FAQs for AIAN tribes and communities.

Snapshot — Alaska Native [<1.0 MB]

Explains why the 2020 Census is important for Alaska Natives, answers FAQs, and outlines important dates.

Information for American Indians and Alaska Natives on the Race Question [<1.0 MB]

Answers commonly asked questions from the AIAN community about the 2020 Census race question and explains that responses are based on self-identification.

Sample 2020 Census Message for Tribal Leaders [<1.0 MB]

A template message for tribal leaders to customize and share with their communities on how to respond when census operations begin locally.

Handout for Urban American Indians and Alaska Natives [<1.0 MB]

Describes why the 2020 Census is important for urban AIAN communities and how to respond.

Be a Census Taker — Option 1 [1.2 MB]

Promote census taker job opportunities, position benefits, and how to apply.

Be a Census Taker — Option 2 [1.4 MB]

Promote census taker job opportunities, position benefits, and how to apply.

Sample Drop-In Newsletter Article [<1.0 MB]

Sample drop-in article that tribal leaders or advocates can include in their newsletters to further promote American Indian and Alaska Natives participation in