Being a Census Taker

As a census taker, you will perform important and valued work. You will work individually as part of a small team in your own local community. Your work will be supervised by a Crew Leader. Although your work hours will be flexible, you will be expected to complete your work assignments on time.

You will be expected to visit all the residences in your assigned area to verify address lists. You will record information on a small, hand held computing device, which will transmit the data via wireless communications.

In most cases, you will need a vehicle and valid drivers license to work as a census taker.

If you work in a Local Census Office, you will perform standard office processing work, usually during normal weekday business hours, although some evening or weekend work may be assigned if needed.

Read more information about the Duties, Pay, or Qualifications for being a census taker.

View short video clips to hear what people have to say about working for the 2010 Census!