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2020 Census Innovation
The 2020 Census is the first decennial census of the U.S. with a full internet option and the first to extensively use technology — instead of paper — to manage and conduct field work. To ensure we protect the data, we continually research and upgrade methods and technology to safeguard data and protect confidentiality of responses through secured systems.
News Products
America Counts Story
Four Ways New Technology Is Revolutionizing the 2020 Census
U.S. Marshals scribbled answers to the first census in 1790 but the 2020 Census will be the most high-tech population count ever.
America Counts Story
Smartphones, Online Responses Among Census Technological Innovations
In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we offer a Q&A with U.S. Census Bureau Chief Information Officer Kevin Smith.
Visualization
Innovative Technologies Ensure a Complete and Accurate 2020 Census
Building on established technologies for the most advanced solutions today.
Address Canvassing
Press Release
U.S. Census Bureau Announces the Start of First Major Field Operation
On August 12, the U.S. Census Bureau briefed the media on the launch of address canvassing, the first major field operation of the 2020 Census.
America Counts Story
From Horseback to Satellite, How U.S. Census Bureau Checks Addresses
Thanks to advanced satellite technology, geospatial mapping tools and people pounding the pavement, the Census Bureau maps every address in the nation.
Outreach
Directors 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.
Press Release
"2020 Census Taglines, Logos Available Now for 12 Non-English Languages"
The U.S. Census Bureau completed the release of its 2020 Census platform (tagline and logo) for 12 languages in addition to English.
Press Release
Census Bureau Launches Updated 2020 Census Website
The new website adds features, resources and materials to help inform the public about the 2020 Census.
America Counts Story
"Shape your future. START HERE."
The U.S. Census Bureau recently announced its planned communications tagline and strategy after years of research and surveys.
America Counts Story
2020 Census in the Classroom
For the upcoming school year, the Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program will teach students and parents why everyone should respond to the 2020 Census.
Self Response
Directors 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.
America Counts Story
One Year Out, Census Bureau on Track for 2020 Census
The 2020 Census Day is one year away. For the first time, people will be able to respond anytime, anywhere — online from any device or by phone or by mail.
Cybersecurity
Press Kit
The 2020 Census Safety and Security
The U.S. Census Bureau takes extraordinary steps to protect the safety and security of responses collected by the 2020 Census.
Fact Sheet
The 2020 Census and Confidentiality
Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, secure, and protected by federal law.
Fact Sheet
2020 Census: Safety and Security
Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe.
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.
Random Samplings Blog
Census Bureau Adopts Cutting Edge Privacy Protections for 2020 Census
The Census Bureau takes seriously its legal and professional obligation to safeguard the information it gathers from the public.
Random Samplings Blog
Census Bureau Continues to Boost Data Safeguards
We are working diligently to keep respondent data strictly confidential by implementing differential privacy for our 2020 Census data products.
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