Population records from the 1950 Census will be released this week by the National Archives and Records Administration.

Census Bureau Director to Participate in Virtual 1950 Census Records Event MARCH 28, 2022 – On April 1, U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos will join the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for a virtual event celebrating the release of population records from the 1950 Census. The event will be hosted on NARA's website and begin at 10 a.m. Join the event by visiting NARA's 1950 Census records webpage at www.archives.gov/research/census/1950. Learn More 1950 Census Records: A Window to History The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is set to release individual records of everyone counted in the 1950 Census April 1, following a mandatory 72-year waiting period.  The 1950 Census opens a window into one of the most transformative periods in modern American history, revealing a country of roughly 151 million people who had just recently emerged from the hardships and uncertainties of World War II and the Great Depression. Read More Check Out Our New Kahoot! Game Have you ever wondered what the U.S. population was in 1950? What about the number of women in the workplace, or the average family income? Step back in time and expand your knowledge on what life was like in the 1950s with a "then and now" game of comparisons. Get started! Help us spread the word about Census Bureau data! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This Watch: Webinar Overview Ahead of 1950 Census Records Release Watch our pre-release webinar for an overview of the 1950 Census records set to be released from the National Archives and Records Administration on Friday, April 1. This webinar highlights statistics from the 1950 Census, provides historical context to how the 1950 Census was conducted, and shares information from the NARA on how to access these records when they become available. About the Census Bureau We serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy. The Census Bureau is the federal government's largest statistical agency. As the world's premier statistical agency, we are dedicated to making our nation a better place. Policy-makers, businesses, and the public use our data to make informed decisions. Resources for Media For media interviews, please contact the Public Information Office Toll Free at 877-861-2010, 301-763-3030, or pio@census.gov.

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