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
Memorandum 2018.13: 2020 Census Plans for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Memorandum 2018.13: 2020 Census Plans for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Memorandum 2018.13
This memorandum documents the 2020 Census Program decision regarding address list updates and enumeration in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico during the 2020 Census.
Overview
As a result of the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria, the Census Bureau has determined that it is in the best interest of Puerto Rico to conduct the Update Leave (UL) operation across the entire commonwealth during the 2020 Census. The UL operation will update the address list and feature data for the area assigned, and leave a questionnaire package at every housing unit identified, to allow the household to self-respond.
Under this operation, all respondents in Puerto Rico will have the ability to respond to the 2020 Census by internet (including Non-ID), telephone, or a paper questionnaire hand-delivered to every housing unit. Households that do not respond will be included in the Nonresponse Followup operation, where field enumerators will make an in-person contact attempt to determine the status of the housing unit and, when occupied, collect the census response.
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series
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:
- A major program level decision that will affect the overall design or have significant effect on 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact 2020 Census operations or systems.
- A report that documents the research and testing for 2020 Census operations or systems.
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.
Others in Series
Publication
Memorandum 2018.11: Decennial Service Center Detailed Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for 31. Decennial Service Center (DSC).
Publication
Memorandum 2018.12: Release of Ad Can Detailed Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Detailed Operational Plan for 2. Address Canvassing Operation (ADC).
Publication
Memorandum 2018.14: Release of the Update Leave Operational Plan
This memorandum documents the release of the 2020 Census Update Leave Detailed Operational Plan.
Page Last Revised - October 8, 2021
✕
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?
