The U.S. Census Bureau seeks public comment on revisions to the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) by December 28, 2026.
Part of the High-Frequency Surveys Program, HTOPS aims to mirror commercially-available market research by “quickly and efficiently” measuring “household conditions” and providing “timely information on topics of social, economic, and demographic interest. The use of a stable, high-frequency platform allows the Census Bureau to respond to emerging issues, capture trends and outlooks, support related data needs, and conduct nationally representative field tests and methodological research in an efficient and reliable manner.”
“The HTOPS also supports research and development related to survey data collection and estimation. The platform can be used to conduct nationally representative field tests of questionnaire content, collection procedures, and other survey methods in support of Census Bureau and other Federal statistical programs. The Census Bureau may also investigate methods for enhancing survey data through administrative and other external data sources, developing modeled data products, and implementing adaptive design procedures that use auxiliary information. These activities can support improvements in data quality, operational efficiency, representativeness, and the usefulness of Federal statistics.”
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; High-Frequency Surveys Program/Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/26/2026-21759/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for
