How to Apply

It's easy to apply! Call our toll-free Jobs line at 1-866-861-2010 and schedule an appointment to take the employment test. TTY users should call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

Use our interactive map to find the local phone number of the Census office nearest you.

Can I download an application form online?

Yes. Visit the Documents section of this website to download, fill out, and print an application form and instructions. Please bring your completed application and I-9 Form to your scheduled testing session.

Will I be selected?

Applicants will be hired from almost every community and are selected based on the hiring needs of each particular area. Qualified applicants are contacted to work as Census jobs become available. Most hiring will take place February through May, 2009.

May I contact you via email?

No. Please use our interactive map to find the phone number for your Local Census Office, or call the toll-free phone number listed above.

In addition to applying to be a census taker, are there other jobs I can apply for?

Yes. There are other jobs available in our Regional Offices that you can apply for:

• Regional Office positions