How We Complete the Census When Demographic and Housing Characteristics Are Missing Written By Roberto Ramirez, assistant division chief, Special Population Statistics, Population Division and Christine Borman, statistician demographer, Count Review Office, Population Division Although we strive to obtain all demographic and housing data from every individual in the census, missing data are part of every census process. Fortunately, we have long-established procedures we've used in previous censuses and surveys to fill in these missing pieces. As you'll see from this blog, this process is complex but is a reflection of the extensive standard statistical methodology we use to account for missing or conflicting data. Read 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 Toll Free at 877-861-2010; 301-763-3030 or pio@census.gov.

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