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This memorandum documents the 2020 Census Program decision regarding address list updates and enumeration in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico during the 2020 Census.
Overview
As a result of the devastating impact of Hurricane Maria, the Census Bureau has determined that it is in the best interest of Puerto Rico to conduct the Update Leave (UL) operation across the entire commonwealth during the 2020 Census. The UL operation will update the address list and feature data for the area assigned, and leave a questionnaire package at every housing unit identified, to allow the household to self-respond.
Under this operation, all respondents in Puerto Rico will have the ability to respond to the 2020 Census by internet (including Non-ID), telephone, or a paper questionnaire hand-delivered to every housing unit. Households that do not respond will be included in the Nonresponse Followup operation, where field enumerators will make an in-person contact attempt to determine the status of the housing unit and, when occupied, collect the census response.
The 2020 Census Memorandum Series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program for the purpose of informing stakeholders, coordinating interdivisional efforts, and documenting important historical changes.
A memorandum generally will be added to this series for any decision or documentation that meets the following criteria:
Visit 2020census.gov to access the Memorandum Series, the 2020 Census Operational Plan, and other information about preparations for the 2020 Census.
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