Census Careers
You Are the Future — Join Our Team!
The U.S. Census Bureau is comprised of talented and innovative people who are passionate about their work. In addition to conducting a census every 10 years, we conduct surveys on virtually every aspect of life in the United States.
Pursue a career that counts with the Census Bureau. Apply for a role that allows you to influence the lives of millions of Americans by collecting or analyzing impactful data. As a valued member of the Census Bureau team, you will be responsible for contributing to the fabric of our nation—where everyone counts!
Select a state to learn about local field opportunities.
Jobs by Location
Learn more about the people, occupations, and current opportunities at headquarters located in Suitland, MD, part of the greater Washington, DC, area.
The U.S. Census Bureau has six regional offices and thousands of employees working in local communities across the country supporting our survey collection.
Learn about opportunities in data capture, data processing, GIS, contact center, and more at our NPC facilities in Arizona and Indiana.
Featured Opportunities
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, our agency goes the extra mile to hire and accommodate people with disabilities.
Learn about and search for internships and full-time opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Learn about the hiring flexibilities for military veterans.
Our Locations
From our headquarters to our six regional offices, the Census Bureau has physical offices across the country.
- Headquarters is located in Suitland, MD, part of the greater Washington, DC, area.
- The National Processing Center (NPC) is located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, with two contact centers — one in Jeffersonville and another in Tucson, Arizona.
- Regional offices:
- Atlanta: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina
- Chicago: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin
- Denver: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
- Los Angeles: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
- New York: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont
- Philadelphia: Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
- Atlanta: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina
Our Mission and Culture
- What We DoLearn about the various aspects of our mission and our impact on communities across the United States.
- Our Surveys & ProgramsOur surveys provide periodic and comprehensive statistics about the nation. This data is critical for government programs, policies, and decision-making.
- Working at CensusThe Census Bureau's professional culture and work environment help us attract and retain some of the best talent in the country.