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Decennial Census of Population and Housing Blog Posts
Decennial Census of Population and Housing Blog Posts
Director's Blog
2016 in Review
As 2016 comes to an end, I want to recognize the hard work and notable achievements that we’ve accomplished at the U.S. Census Bureau this year.
Random Samplings Blog
What's in a Name
Despite the nation’s growing racial and ethnic diversity, the five most frequent American surnames in 2010 remained the same as in 2000 and were mainly reported by whites and blacks.
Director's Blog
Updating Congress on Testing for the 2020 Census
Director's testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Government Operations on preparations for the 2020 Census.
Director's Blog
U.S. Census Bureau Announces Changes to 2017 Field Tests
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that it will stop plans to test field operations at some sites.
Director's Blog
On the Road in North Carolina
Last week, I attended the North Carolina Indian Affairs Commission Quarterly Meeting, where I met with tribal leaders to discuss our 2020 Census planning goals in Indian Country.
Research Matters Blog
Evaluating Possible Administrative Records Uses for the Decennial Census
When a household does not respond to the census, the U.S. Census Bureau must send a field worker to that address to complete a nonresponse follow-up interview.
Director's Blog
Preparing for the 2020 Census: Announcing Sites for 2018 Census Tests
At today’s quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review , the U.S. Census Bureau announced the sites for its largest, most advanced systems and operations test in preparation for the 2020 Census.
Director's Blog
Preparing for the 2020 Census in Indian Country
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Spokane, Wash., to the National Congress of American Indians’ midyear meeting. I enjoyed meeting with tribal leaders and telling them about our 2020 Census planning goals in Indian Country.
Director's Blog
Asking for Input on Counting People in the Right Place in 2020
In May 2015, we published a Federal Register notice that described where we counted people in 2010 and solicited comments on how we might change our guidelines for where people are counted in 2020.
Director's Blog
Preparing for the 2020 Census: Observing In-Office Address Canvassing
Today I visited the National Processing Center , the U.S. Census Bureau’s large-scale data processing center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to observe its role in preparing for the 2020 Census.
Director's Blog
Preparing for the 2020 Census: Choosing Data Collection and Processing Systems
Today, the U.S. Census Bureau announced a major decision on the path to the 2020 Census. Since December 2014, we’ve been assessing whether to use commercial software products to collect and process data in the 2020 Census, or whether to build our own systems.
Director's Blog
Technology Innovations for Nonresponse Follow-Up in the 2020 Census
This week I am visiting Los Angeles County to observe the last phase of the 2016 Census Test, currently underway here in California as well as in Harris County, Texas.
Research Matters Blog
Implementing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in a Survey Organization
When interviewers administer a survey in a Computer Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) mode, survey organizations like the U.S. Census Bureau incur great costs acquiring and maintaining devices such as laptops, tablets or cell phones for interviewers to use in the field.
Director's Blog
Census Day in the Houston and Los Angeles Areas
Today is Census Day for Harris County, Texas and Los Angeles County, Calif., the two sites taking part in the 2016 Census Test.
Director's Blog
Planning and Testing for the 2020 Census in Harris County, Texas
Today I am visiting Harris County, Texas, one of two sites now taking part in the 2016 Census Test that will help us prepare for the decennial census in 2020.
Director's Blog
Innovation and Modernization in FY 2017
FY 2017 is a critical year for innovation at the Census Bureau.
Director's Blog
Planning for the 2020 Census
As you know, planning for the 2020 Census is underway. We’re already making key decisions about how the next census will be carried out.
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