1950 Census Records Now Available

Hear from Census Bureau Director Robert Santos on today's release of 1950 Census records.

Census Bureau Director Robert Santos on the Release of 1950 Census Records The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) today released the 1950 Census records to the public for the first time. Hear Census Bureau Director Robert Santos' remarks from today's celebration and find out what he'll be looking for in the records. Then visit the NARA website to hear from other notable speakers, including U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo.  The 1950 Census records release highlights the importance of responding to Census Bureau surveys and censuses. These records provide genealogists, historians, researchers, and the public an opportunity to research family and community histories alongside our nation's history. Watch Special Edition Facts for Features: 1950 Census What was the U.S. resident population in 1950? Compare 1950 Census and 2020 Census population data, read about each questionnaire's design and more in our new Special Edition Facts for Features.  Learn more about America in 1950 and how it compares to life in America today. 1950 Census Records Toolkit & Artifact Hub Help us spread the word about the 1950 Census records release! Visit our social media toolkit for graphics, sample copy, and resources you can share. You'll also find 1950 Census artifacts that open a window into one of the most transformative periods in modern American history.  Explore & Share National Archives Releases 1950 Census Records Our America Counts team asked the National Archives staff to discuss the significance of today's 1950 Census records release and how it will benefit the public. See what they said.  Read More Famous People Who First Appeared in 1950 Census Records Peek into the lives of famous Americans who first appeared in 1950 Census records released today by NARA, like Jimi Hendrix, Muhammad Ali and Janis Joplin.  Read More New Census Academy Course A Stroke of Genealogy: Searching Census Bureau Records Whether you are conducting genealogy research or interested in finding census records about family members, working with historical records from the Census Bureau is a multi-step process. Our new course from Census Academy will walk you through the steps and introduce you to important resources for accessing and using records, including the 1950 Census records released today. Get Started Join Us for a Reddit Ask Me Anything On April 6, subject matter experts in genealogy and Census Bureau history from the Census Bureau and the National Archives and Records Administration will take your questions during a Reddit AMA.  Join us to learn more about the 1950 Census records, including how you can use them in your research, how we conducted the 1950 Census, and what the census tells us about America in 1950.  Stay tuned to our social media channels next week for more details.  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.    Share This

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