The latest news releases and statements from the U.S. Census Bureau. Also, find upcoming events, and useful information for media.
News
PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 19, 2020
2020 Census Response Rate Update: 99.98% Complete Nationwide
99.98% of all housing units and addresses nationwide were accounted for in the 2020 Census as of the end of self-response and field data collection operations.
PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 19, 2020
Requests for Additional 2020 Census Metrics and Upcoming Data Quality
As a federal statistical agency, the U.S. Census Bureau welcomes open discussions about our work and the methods used to produce our statistics.
PRESS RELEASE | OCTOBER 15, 2020
Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 2 Weekly Data Release
The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from the second phase of the experimental Small Business Pulse Survey.
Tip Sheets
TIP SHEET | OCTOBER 09, 2020
Tip Sheet Number 21 — October 9, 2020
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
TIP SHEET | SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Tip Sheet Number 20 — September 25, 2020
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
TIP SHEET | SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Tip Sheet Number 19 — September 11, 2020
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
Facts for Features
FACTS FOR FEATURES & SPECIAL EDITIONS | OCTOBER 07, 2020
Halloween: Oct. 31, 2020
Dating back 2,000 years to the Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween is an ancient tradition associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires.
FACTS FOR FEATURES & SPECIAL EDITIONS | SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month: November 2020
The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York.
FACTS FOR FEATURES & SPECIAL EDITIONS | AUGUST 11, 2020
La Oficina del Censo: Mes de la Herencia Hispana del 2020
En septiembre de 1968, el Congreso autorizó al presidente Lyndon B. Johnson a que proclamara la Semana Nacional de la Herencia Hispana.
Press Kits
PRESS KIT | 2020
2020 Census: Nonresponse Followup
The U.S. Census Bureau is visiting every household that has not already responded to the 2020 Census to ensure a complete and accurate count.
PRESS KIT | 2020
COVID-19
The Census Bureau is closely monitoring COVID-19 and the health, safety, and well-being of our staff and public is our top priority.
PRESS KIT | 2020
2020 Census
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.