U.S. Census

Those who have not responded to the census so far are likely to be from groups the census previously has struggled to count accurately.

If unauthorized U.S. immigrants aren't counted, 3 states could each lose a seat they otherwise would have had and 3 others each could gain one.

The COVID-19 pandemic sent many on the move to places other than their usual residence – and they may not know where or how to be counted.

Overall readiness to respond to the census has inched up since earlier this year, even as some key hard-to-count groups remain less enthusiastic than others.

The 2020 census began in Alaska in January, and the first numbers will be published by the end of the year.

As the 2020 census gets underway, most U.S. adults are aware of it and are ready to respond, but many do not know what it asks or how to participate.

Explore the different race, ethnicity and origin categories used in the U.S. decennial census, from the first one in 1790 to the latest count in 2020.

Test your knowledge of the U.S. census with our 12-question quiz.

Americans overwhelmingly are aware of the upcoming 2020 census, and more than eight-in-ten say they definitely or probably will participate.

A new question about citizenship on the 2020 census form is in the headlines, but the U.S. Census Bureau also plans other changes for the next national count.