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News and other insights on planning for the next census and the ACS to ensure timely, accurate, reliable data are available to every community.
Our Insights
Our Insights
Commerce Department IG Warns of Challenges in 2030 Census
A new report from the Office of the Inspector General
10/07/2026
Our Insights
More Time for Comments on Sweeping Changes to Decennial Census
The U.S. Census Bureau announced an extension of the public
10/06/2026
“I agree that the most helpful part of The Census Project was educating congressional staff. That initial meeting with The Census Project led to our leadership on this issue because the group was able to educate me, provide information and follow up, and was a useful sounding board for new ideas/actions.”
Senate minority personal office staffer
Monthly Updates
Monthly Updates
September 2026 Census Project Update
In Memoriam: Vincent Barabba Former U.S. Census Bureau Director Vincent
09/30/2026
Monthly Updates
August 2026 Census Project Update
Appropriations Update On August 8, the U.S. Senate voted 90-6
08/31/2026
Press Releases
Press Releases
Over 100 Incredibly Diverse Organizations Write to Lutnick Critical of Delay In ACS Release
A diverse coalition of more than 100 national, state &
09/04/2026
Press Releases
Warning of a 2020 Census Repeat, Census Experts Release $2.1 Billion Plan to Shore Up Delayed Investments for 2030 National Head Count
With Census Day 2030 just four years away today, a
04/01/2026
In The Media
In The Media
How Proposed Census Changes Could Affect State and Local Governments
Who is “America”? Every 10 years, the Census Bureau attempts
10/01/2026
Webinars & Videos
Webinars, Videos & Podcasts
Webinar: Understanding the Proposed Rule on the Decennial Census and What it Means for Counties
On October 2, 2026, Census Project Co-director Howard Fienberg presented
10/02/2026