The latest news releases and statements from the U.S. Census Bureau. Also, find upcoming events, and useful information for media.
News
U.S. Census Bureau Streamlines Reporting for Retailers
The U.S. Census Bureau announced an agreement with the NPD Group to make reporting data more convenient, timely and cost-effective for participating retailers.
Save the Date: Census Bureau to Host 2020 Census News Conference
One year out from Census Day 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau will host a 2020 Census news conference on April 1, 2019.
Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day
As our nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projects the U.S. population will be 328,231,337 on Jan. 1, 2019.
Tip Sheets
Tip Sheet Number 25 — December 04, 2020
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
Tip Sheet Number 24 — November 20, 2020
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
Tip Sheet Number 23 — November 6, 2020
Bi-weekly information on upcoming and recently released multimedia, publications, data, products, and reports.
Facts for Features
The 2020 Holiday Season
The Census Bureau presents holiday-related facts and figures from its collection of statistics.
Veterans Day 2020: Nov. 11
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I.
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.
Press Kits
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.
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.
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.