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FACT SHEET | MARCH 22, 2019

The 2020 Census at a Glance

Overview of the 2020 Census. Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place.

OCTOBER 24, 2017

U.S. Census Bureau at a Glance

The Census Bureau is dedicated to providing current facts and figures about America’s people, places, and economy.

Background on Operations

2020 Census Program Management Reviews

These meetings review 2020 Census plans, tests, schedules, budgets and strategies.

2020 Census Operational Plan

The plan describes the current design of the census, including what will be done and how.

2020 Census Detailed Operational Plans

These plans contain additional specifics about each operation.

2020 Census Communications Campaign

News Release: Census Bureau Unveils 2020 Census Communications Campaign Platform

Blog: Shape your future. START HERE. U.S. Census Bureau Unveils 2020 Census Tagline

Promotional and Print Materials

2020 Census Communications Campaign

News Release: Census Bureau Unveils 2020 Census Communications Campaign Platform

Blog: Shape your future. START HERE. U.S. Census Bureau Unveils 2020 Census Tagline

Promotional and Print Materials

Video: Shape Your Future

News Releases

U.S. Census Bureau Commemorates Constitution Day

U.S. Census Bureau Demonstrates Readiness for the 2020 Census

Census Bureau Finalizes 2020 Census Residence Criteria and Situations

Census Bureau Statement on 2020 Census Race and Ethnicity Questions

2020 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Operation to Begin

Three Years to Go, Census Bureau Prepares for 2020 Census

Census Bureau Submits Subjects for 2020 Census to Congress

Census Bureau Unveils 2020 Census Communications Campaign Platform

Census Bureau Announces Areas to Receive 2020 Census Paper Questionnaires First, And Areas to Receive Bilingual Invitations

U.S. Census Bureau Launches First 2020 Census Ads

La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. da a conocer los anuncios del Censo del 2020

More 2020 Census news

Data Tools

The 2020 Census at a Glance: Plan Census Outreach with the Response Outreach Area Mapper (ROAM) tool

2020 Census Type of Enumeration Area (TEA)

Redistricting Information

Redistricting Data Program

Redistricting Data Program Management

Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data

Fact Sheets

2020 Census Job Opportunities

2020 Census: Safety and Security

Census 101: What You Need To Know

Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census

Cómo el Censo del 2020 invitará a todos a responder

El Censo del 2020 y la Confidencialidad

Frequently Asked Questions About Same-Sex Couple Households [<1.0 MB]

Guidelines for Partners: Supporting Self-Response in the 2020 Census

Hiring and Background Checks

How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond

Información básica sobre el censo: Lo que usted necesita saber

The 2020 Census and Confidentiality

The 2020 Census is accessible for everyone

Why We Ask

Why Your Company Should Become a 2020 Census Official Partner

Why Your Foundation Should Become a 2020 Census Official Partner

You can respond to the 2020 Census in Spanish

Blog

Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place

Shape your future. START HERE. U.S. Census Bureau Unveils 2020 Census Tagline

Brochures

State Complete Count Commissions Brochure [<1.0 MB]

Complete Count Committee Pamphlet [<1.0 MB]

2020 Census Complete Count Committee Guide [<1.0 MB]

Bios

BIOGRAPHY

Albert E. Fontenot Jr.

Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs, U.S. Census Bureau

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Resources

2020 Census Language Guides

Infographics

INFOGRAPHIC | MAY 09, 2019

How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond

Nearly every household will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census from either a postal worker or a census worker.

VISUALIZATION | SEPTEMBER 05, 2018

Providence, Rhode Island - Thank You

The 2018 Census Test is the culmination of more than a decade of research and the last major milestone before the 2020 Census.

FACT SHEET | MARCH 30, 2018

Road to the 2020 Census

2020 Census operational timeline.

FIGURE | NOVEMBER 09, 2017

Innovative Technologies Ensure a Complete and Accurate 2020 Census

Building on established technologies for the most advanced solutions today.

INFOGRAPHIC | MARCH 11, 2015

Transforming Data Collection and Processing

The U.S. Census Bureau is moving to a smarter, more cost-effective way of managing core Information Technology aspects of censuses and surveys.

Related Information

2020 Census page (2020census.gov)

2020 Census Data Products

2019 Census Test page

Census Bureau Budget Information

Census History: Overview 1790 to 2010

Census Day Stats for Stories

Census Bureau's Statement on 2020 Census Printing and Mailing Contract

American Community Survey Census Bureau Operational B-Roll

NPC In-Office Address Canvassing B-Roll Package

Information Collection: Meet Your Census Taker

Harris County, TX Operational Footage

2020 Census Innovations: Streamlining the Count Using Administrative Data

Statistical Safeguards

Disclosure Avoidance and the 2020 Census

Informational Invitation Letter for Internet First