Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Topics
Data & Maps
Surveys & Programs
Resource Library
Real-Time 2020 Administrative Record Census Simulation
Real-Time 2020 Administrative Record Census Simulation
This experiment combined 31 types of administrative record and third-party sources to produce 2020 population estimates with the same reference date, April 1, 2020, and within the same timeframe as the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. The sources and methodology are designed to improve coverage of historically undercounted population groups.
The administrative census national population estimates are 1.1 and 2.5 percent higher than the 2020 Demographic Analysis high and low estimates, respectively, 2.3 percent higher than the 2020 Census count, and 2.9 percent higher than the vintage-2020 Population Estimates Program estimate. Our analysis suggests that the higher administrative record census estimate can be explained by inclusion of more non-U.S. citizens, especially those with unknown legal status.
The report identifies several improvements critical to developing the Census Bureau’s administrative record infrastructure to facilitate higher-quality administrative record-based population estimates, especially regarding locational accuracy.
Related Reports
In-Field Address Canvassing (IFAC) Operational Assessment Report
IOAC Operational Assessment Report
In-Field Address Canvassing (IFAC) Quality Results Report
ARC Operational Assessment Report
Quantitative Creative Testing Final Report
LUCA Operational Assessment Report
This assessment documents the results of the 2020 LUCA operation and information to assist in implementing address update partnership programs in the future.
Update Leave Quality Assurance Results Report
This assessment documents the results of the 2020 Update Leave Quality Control program as well as recommendations for future census listing operations.
Page Last Revised - May 5, 2023
✕
Is this page helpful?
Yes
No
Yes
No✕
NO THANKS
255 characters maximum
255 characters maximum reached
255 characters maximum reached
✕
Thank you for your feedback.
Comments or suggestions?
Comments or suggestions?
