2020 Census Program Management: Planning the Count
2020 Census Program Management: Planning the Count
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2020 Census Memorandum SeriesThis series documents significant decisions, actions, and accomplishments of the 2020 Census Program.
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2020 Census Operational Plan and Detailed Operational PlansThe U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 Census Operational Plan documents the design for conducting the 2020 Census.
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2020 Census Planning DocumentsThe Census Bureau's archives contain documentation on 2020 Census planning efforts and decisions.
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2020 Census Final Analysis ReportsThese final reports document significant decisions and analysis of the 2020 Census Program.
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2020 Census Program Management ReviewsThese quarterly Program Management Reviews update plans, tests, schedules, budgets and strategies to deliver a successful, cost-effective 2020 Census.
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2020 Census Monthly Status ReportsThe 2020 Census Monthly Status Report is a monthly status report on the preparations and status of operations for the 2020 Census Program.
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Advisory CommitteesSince the 1970s, Census Advisory Committees have provided expertise and feedback to help lower costs, raise participation, and improve data products.
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Federal Register NoticesThe Census Bureau submits official public notices to the Federal Register. Our Newsroom offers news releases, media advisories, press kits, and tip sheets.
Research and Testing
The Census Bureau's goal was to design and conduct the 2020 Census at less cost per housing unit than the 2010 Census while maintaining high quality. This required early identification of the major cost drivers along with development and implementation of innovative enumeration methods aimed at reducing those costs. Four key design areas have been the focus of the majority of the work during the Research and Testing Phase:
- Innovation and Automation in Workforce Management
- Updating Existing Maps and Address Lists
- Increasing Self-Response with the Internet
- Using Existing Government Data Sources
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Census Testing by Year2012 to 2019 is the primary research and testing phase for the 2020 Census. Research achieved during this time informs design decisions for the 2020 Census.
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Content ResearchWe are testing questionnaire changes that could make some questions on the census less confusing for respondents and improve the accuracy of their answers.
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Communications ResearchWe are conducting research in support of the 2020 Census Integrated Partnership and Communications Program.
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Innovation and Automation in Workforce ManagementWe are testing an integrated workload management system and automation of field operations, including a prototype listing and enumeration device.
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Updating Existing Maps and Address ListsWe continuously update electronic maps and address lists to show changes to roads and housing units.
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Increasing Self-ResponseThe 2020 Census will use the internet and other electronic options. We are researching and testing how to tailor response modes by demographics and geography.
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Using Existing Government Data SourcesWe are researching the use of existing government data sources to identify vacant units and reduce the number of follow-up visits.
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The Undercount of Young ChildrenAn estimated 5 percent of kids under the age of 5 weren’t counted in the 2010 Census. See what is being done to address this in 2020.
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