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Memorandum 2021.10: Administrative Record Modeling in the 2020 Census

Memorandum 2021.10

This memorandum documents the release of the Administrative Record Modeling in the 2020 Census report. The report discusses the use of administrative records in the enumeration of households at some addresses in the 2020 Census Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) operation. This document provides a high-level, detailed discussion regarding the evolution of the methodology for administrative records enumeration and its implementation in the 2020 Census. Not covered is the use of records maintained by group quarters administrators who use their records to enumerate the people residing in their facilities.

In particular, the discussion in this document focuses on the research that led to the methodology for using administrative records to enumerate the households at some addresses in NRFU and the implementation in the 2020 Census.

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:

  1. A major program level decision that will affect the overall design or have significant effect on 2020 Census operations or systems.
  2. A major policy decision or change that will affect the overall design or significantly impact 2020 Census operations or systems.
  3. 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.

Page Last Revised - October 28, 2021
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