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Final Census Test Proves Successful
The U.S. Census Bureau has nearly completed its 2018 Census Test in Providence, Rhode Island, the final large-scale test of 2020 Census operations, procedures, systems and field infrastructure. Results showed a slightly higher than expected self-response rate with 61.2% of self-responders using the internet, 7.5% using the telephone, and 31.3% responding via paper questionnaire.
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Keeping Your Data Safe
Protecting the data the U.S. Census Bureau collects is a critical part of our mission and our highest priority. In a recent blog, Chief Information Officer Kevin Smith outlines what is being done to secure collected data, specifically for the 2020 Census.
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Update on 2020 Census Preparations
To manage 2020 Census Field Infrastructure, the U.S. Census Bureau is setting up six Regional Census Centers and 248 Area Census Offices. Regional Census Centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and Philadelphia are now operational, and lease awards have been granted to 110 Area Census Offices so far. Offices will begin to open in January.
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Income, Poverty & Health Insurance Coverage
On Sept. 12, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that real median household income in the U.S. in 2017 increased by 1.8%, the official poverty rate decreased 0.4 percentage points, and the number of people without health insurance coverage and the uninsured rate were not statistically different from 2016.
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Libraries Get Ready for the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census will have repercussions for communities—and libraries—around the country. In a recent blog, the American Library Association highlights the benefits of library participation in Complete Count Committees.
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Recent Releases
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2017
U.S. Census Bureau Demonstrates Readiness for the 2020 Census
Tip Sheet Number 19 — September 14, 2018
Upcoming Releases
Tip Sheet: 2017 State Government Finances
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Graphic: Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census
About Census Partnerships
From corporations to policymakers, foundations and non-profits to software developers, the U.S. Census Bureau partners across sectors and industries to help America work better through data. Together we harness the power of our data, support each other’s missions, and co-create solutions to increase data use and participation in Census surveys and programs, including the upcoming 2020 Census. Connect with the Census Partnerships Team at census.partners@census.gov to learn more.
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