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2020 Census Quality and Data Processing Press Kit
The Census Bureau is processing responses and assessing quality as we work toward releasing the 2020 Census results.
Data Quality Metrics
- Operational Quality Metrics
- Self-response rates down to the tract level
- Total completion rates at the state level
- NRFU workload completion rates for area census offices
- National administrative records and proxy respondent enumeration rates
- More to come along with the data for apportionment (see table shell and blog).
Coverage Measurement Estimates
- A Preliminary Analysis of U.S. and State-Level Results From the 2020 Census - Released April 26, 2021
- Demographic Analysis – Estimates released Dec. 15, 2020.
- Post-Enumeration Survey - The first results from the PES are planned for release in the first quarter of 2022, with additional results to be released in the summer of 2022.
PES Results for Puerto Rico and Housing Units
August 16, 2022
The U.S. Census Bureau released the final set of results from the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) on Aug. 16. These results provide insight into the quality of the 2020 Census counts for the Puerto Rico population and housing units. It also includes coverage estimates for housing units across the nation, regions, states and the District of Columbia, and by selected characteristics for the nation.
Understanding the Count: A Discussion on the Latest 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey Results Webinar
Thursday, May 19
10 a.m. EDT
The U.S. Census Bureau will release the results from the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) for the 50 states and District of Columbia on May 19.
A webinar on “Understanding the Count: A Discussion on the Latest 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey Results” will be held to highlight the results.
News Conference and Technical Presentation on 2020 Census Quality
Thursday, March 10
10 a.m. EST
The U.S. Census Bureau will release the first set of results from the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) along with additional results from the 2020 Demographic Analysis (DA) estimates on March 10.
Archived video: 2020 Census Data Quality Releases News Conference (3/10/22)
Data
News
Press Release
Census Bureau to Hold Third Status Briefing for the National Urban League Plaintiffs
The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a briefing for the National Urban League plaintiffs in the case of NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE, et. al., v. GINA RAIMONDO et. al.
Press Release
2020 Census Post-Enumeration Survey Results Available for 50 States and DC in May
Undercount and overcount rates by state and the District of Columbia from the 2020 Census Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) will be released in May 2022.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases Estimates of Undercount and Overcount in the 2020 Census
The U.S. Census Bureau released results today from two analyses about the quality of the 2020 Census counts.
Press Release
La Oficina del Censo publica estimaciones del conteo del 2020
La Encuesta de la Fase Posterior a la Enumeración y el Análisis Demográfico ayudan a evaluar los resultados del Censo del 2020.
Press Release
Census Bureau Releases Quality Indicators on 2020 Census
This is the first time that the Census Bureau has released detailed analyses and operational quality metrics on the same day as the first population counts.
Press Release
Quality Metrics With First 2020 Census Results
A number of data quality indicators will be released following the announcement of the first results from the 2020 Census.
Press Release
Webinar to Provide Insights on Upcoming Quality Metrics Release
The U.S. Census Bureau plans for the first time to release a number of data quality indicators along with the first results from the 2020 Census.
Webinars
Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. EST
The Census Bureau will conduct a webinar prior to the release of the first set of results from the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) along with additional results from the 2020 Demographic Analysis (DA) estimates on March 10. The webinar will explain the purpose, methodologies and types of results that will be made available from the PES and DA.
Archived video: 2020 Census Data Quality Webinar
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 1 p.m. EDT
The Census Bureau held a technical webinar to give more insight on these initial 2020 Census data quality metrics.
The webinar did not include any 2020 Census data. It gave a preview of the type and meaning behind the data quality metrics that will be available in the coming months.
A live media Q&A session will immediately follow the webinar.
Blogs
Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet
Understanding Disclosure Avoidance-Related Variability 2020 Census
This research is part of comprehensive efforts after each census to better understand sources of variability—both their scope and potential impacts.
Fact Sheet
Data Quality and the 2020 Census
Ensuring the quality of the census results is built into every step of conducting the census.
Fact Sheet
La calidad de los datos y el Censo del 2020
Asegurar la calidad de los resultados del censo es parte de cada paso en la realización del censo.
JASON Studies
JASON is an independent group of scientists and engineers formed to work on problems of importance to the federal government in technical areas related to national security and public benefit. Founded in 1959, it has a long history of performing studies for elements of the federal government including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Intelligence Community. Over its history, JASON members have included four Nobel laureates, dozens of members of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, and holders of many distinguished academic positions. JASON expertise is constantly refreshed through the addition of new members and spans the fields of science and engineering, including astrophysics, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, oceanography & planetary science, physics, and various engineering disciplines.
Press Release
Report on Assessment of 2020 Census Data Quality Processes
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau released a report authored by JASON titled, “Assessment of 2020 Census Data Quality Processes.”
Memorandum 2021.01: Assessment of 2020 Census Data Quality Processes
This memorandum releases the Assessment of 2020 Census Data Quality Processes report authored by the JASON group.
2010 Census Releases
- 2010 Census Coverage Measurement – The post-enumeration survey for the 2010 Census
- 2010 Demographic Analysis
Page Last Revised - August 16, 2022
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