Planning the 2030 Census is underway. The 2030 Census will count residents of the United States and five U.S. territories and will mark the 25th population count in the United States; the first was in 1790.

The data collected by the census determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives (a process called apportionment) and is also used to adjust or redraw electoral districts based on where populations have increased or decreased. The results also inform decisions about allocating trillions of dollars in federal funding to communities across the country—for hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other critical programs and services.

Planning the Count

Planning the 2030 Census requires years of research, planning, and development of methods and infrastructire to ensure an accurate and complete count. The resources below provide insight and information about the process to plan the 2030 Census.

2030 Census Strategic Documents

These five strategy documents outline key aspects of how the Census Bureau plans to conduct the 2030 Census.

2030 Census Research and Testing

The Census Bureau is conducting research and testing to inform our decisions about the 2030 Census operational design.

2030 Census Federal Register Notices

The Census Bureau submits official public notices to the Federal Register. Our Newsroom offers news releases, media advisories, press kits, and tip sheets.

2030 Census Contracts

The Decennial Contracts Execution Office (DCEO) supports Decennial Census Programs by overseeing and managing contracts.

2030 Census Memorandum Series

The 2030 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2030 Census Program.