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Decennial Census of Population and Housing Blog Posts
Decennial Census of Population and Housing Blog Posts
Director's Blog
The Balancing Act of Producing Accurate and Confidential Statistics
Several months ago, Dr. John Abowd, our chief scientist at the Census Bureau, blogged about the need for disclosure avoidance measures and the considerations that went into our decision to implement differential privacy.
Director's Blog
Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place
U.S. Census Bureau staff presented to the National Advisory Committee (NAC) and gave an update on how we plan to efficiently and effectively reach hard-to-count communities.
Director's Blog
The 2020 Census and American Indian and Alaska Native Areas
As we gear up for the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau recognizes the unique challenges associated with conducting the census as accurately as possible in American Indian and Alaska Native areas.
Director's Blog
Research Sets the Stage for 2020 Census Communications
For the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau has placed a premium on outreach and communications to reach every person throughout the United States no matter where they live or what language they speak.
Random Samplings Blog
2020 Census Update
Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau held our quarterly 2020 Census Program Management Review, where we had the chance to update the public on the progress of the 2020 Census.
Director's Blog
Thank You, Providence
Last week I had the opportunity to visit Providence, Rhode Island, where the 2018 Census Test is wrapping up.
Director's Blog
Final Census Test Proves Successful
With less than two years away from Census Day 2020, the 2018 Census Test is proving that we are on track and well on our way for the full count — the 2020 Census.
Research Matters Blog
Protecting the Confidentiality of America's Statistics: Ensuring Confidentiality and Fitness-for-Use
In my last blog, I described the Census Bureau’s work to modernize how we protect respondent data in the statistics we publish.
Research Matters Blog
Protecting the Confidentiality of America's Statistics: Adopting Modern Disclosure Avoidance Methods at the Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau’s commitment to data stewardship—protecting respondent privacy and confidentiality at every stage of the data lifecyle—is grounded in law that is straightforward, robust, and strong.
Random Samplings Blog
The Census Bureau Is Keeping Your Data Safe
Protecting the data the U.S. Census Bureau collects is a critical part of our mission and our highest priority.
Director's Blog
Improving Our Count of Young Children
By conducting the decennial census, the Census Bureau aims to count everyone living in the United States once, only once, and in the right place.
Director's Blog
Creating Partnerships to Better Serve Our Communities
To conduct a complete and accurate 2020 Census, we have to work closely with national and local leaders.
Random Samplings Blog
Roaming Around the Census Bureau's Response Outreach Area Mapper
Imagine your job is to ensure a complete and accurate population count of your state, county or neighborhood during the 2020 Census. Perhaps you are a local official, community leader or a census partnership specialist.
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