Census Bureau News: Census Data Processing 101

Census Data Processing 101 By: Michael Thieme, Assistant Director for Decennial Census Programs, Systems and Contracts Last week U.S Census Bureau Acting Director Ron Jarmin released a blog about our progress on processing the data for the 2020 Census. This week I'd like to go a little deeper into how census data processing works to ensure the census is accurate. The bottom line is that producing results from the 2020 Census is an enormously complex process that takes time. First, I want to explain that modern census processing is complex because of its numerous moving parts, with phases that must happen in a certain order. Our processing operation must place everyone correctly in a geographic location and count everyone in that location accurately. Learn More Help us spread the word about the 2020 Census! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This Resources for the Media We're here to help you get the most out of our tipsheets, press releases, press kits, and media advisories. If you have a question, contact the Public Information Office at 301-763-3030 or pio@census.gov.

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