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This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for Geographic Programs Operation – Geographic Data Processing. This document baselines the overall 2020 Census frame development process and provides specific details for the Geographic Data Processing operation. It will be updated over time to reflect changes in strategies that result from census planning, research, and testing activities.
The Geographic Data Processing program includes all activities that relate to the extract, update, and maintenance of the features, boundaries and addresses in the MAF/TIGER System. Geographic data captured as part of the 2020 Census, including address updates, structure coordinate locations, boundaries, and roads data will be processed to ensure that the MAF/TIGER System is up to date.
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes.
A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.
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