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Census Director Biographies

This section contains short biographies for each head of the census, from Thomas Jefferson in 1790 to the Census Bureau's most recent director.

Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place

The 2020 Census and American Indian and Alaska Native Areas

Research Sets the Stage for 2020 Census Communications

Prepared Statement of Ron Jarmin, PhD., Performing the Non-exclusive Duties of the Director, U.S. Census Bureau, and Earl Comstock, Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, U.S. Department of Commerce: Progress Report of the 2020 Census

Prepared Statement of Ron Jarmin, PhD., Performing the Non-exclusive Duties of the Director, U.S. Census Bureau on the 2020 Census

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Prepared Statement of John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau: Update on the 2020 Census

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Prepared Statement of John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau on High-Risk Government Operations Susceptible to Waste, Fraud, and Mismanagement

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Prepared Statement of John H. Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census: Outcomes of the 2016 Site Test

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Prepared Statement of John H. Thompson Director U.S. Census Bureau on Ensuring an Accurate and Affordable 2020 Census

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Prepared Statement of John H. Thompson, Nominee to be Director of the Census, U.S. Department of Commerce

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Prepared Statement of Robert M. Groves Director U.S. Census Bureau on Census: Planning Ahead for 2020

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Prepared Statement of Robert M. Groves Director U.S. Census Bureau on The Pros and Cons of Making the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey Voluntary

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Prepared Statement of Robert Groves Director U.S. Census Bureau on Census: Learning Lessons from 2010, Planning for 2010

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Prepared Statement of Robert M. Groves Director U.S. Census Bureau on Is Brooklyn Being Counted? Problems With the 2010 Census

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Prepared Statement of Arnold A. Jackson Associate Director for Decennial Census U.S. Census Bureau on 2010 Census - A Status Update of Key Decennial Operations

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Prepared Statement of Robert M. Groves Director U.S. Census Bureau on 2010 Census - A Status Update of Key Decennial Operations

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Prepared Statement of Robert M. Groves Director U.S. Census Bureau on The 2010 Census Communications Contract: The Media Plan in Hard to Count Areas

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Prepared Statement of Robert M. Groves Director US Census Bureau on 2010 Census - Master Address File, Issues and Concerns

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Prepared Statement of Robert M. Groves Director US Census Bureau on 2010 Census - A Status Update of Key Decennial Operations

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Prepared Statement of Robert M. Groves Director US Census Bureau on 2010 Census - Operational Assessment

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Testimony of Jeff Tarakajian DraftFCB on The Census 2010 Integrated Communications Campaign; Criteria for Implementation: Measurements for Success

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Census Bureau Announces New National Advisory Committee Leadership

The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that Carol Gore is now serving as chair of the National Advisory Committee (NAC) on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations.

Health Care Leads in Employment in Most Congressional Districts

For the first time, congressional office staff and their constituents can analyze the business patterns of the nation’s 435 congressional districts.

Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Have Access to High-Speed Internet

An estimated 78.1% of people in U.S. households had a high-speed Internet connection last year, according to a new report released today.

Director's Blog: Providing Emergency Preparedness as Arthur Approaches

The Census Bureau’s OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool helps federal, state, and local officials and emergency planners prepare for selected emergencies.

Statement by Census Bureau Director on Health Insurance Questions

The recent changes to the Current Population Survey's questions related to health insurance coverage is the culmination of 14 years of research.