2030 Census
2030 Census
2026 Census Test
The 2026 Census Test will improve how we will count everyone in the country in the 2030 Census.
Planning for the 2030 Census is Underway
Planning for the 2030 Census began in 2019. We are now in the Development and Integration Phase. This phase focuses on ongoing research, testing (including the 2026 Census Test and the 2028 Dress Rehearsal), adjustments based on results of testing, and, lastly, continuing operational planning. This work enables an efficient and accurate count in 2030.
The 2030 Census will count residents of the United States and five U.S. territories and will mark the 25th population count in the United States.
The data collected by the census is used to determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives (a process called apportionment) and is also used to adjust or redraw electoral districts based on where populations have increased or decreased. The results also inform decisions about allocating hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding to communities across the country—for hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other critical programs and services.
2030 Census Operational Plan
Designing the Census
Learn about how we plan to carry out the 2030 Census and the different sources that provide input into the operational design or high-level plan for conducting the 2030 Census.
Recent Updates, News and More
2026 Census Test Update
Census Bureau Jobs Available for the 2026 Census Test
Census Bureau Releases Initial Plan for Conducting 2030 Census
Research Recommendations: Inputs for the 2030 Census Operational Plan
Census Bureau Announces Sites for 2026 Census Test
2026 Census Test Update
The test will focus on operations in two of the planned test site locations.
2030 Census Activities
Learn about our 2030 Census programs, operations, planning and more. We will update this section throughout the decade with new information, tools, and resources.
- 2030 Census Research and TestingThe Census Bureau is conducting research and testing to inform our decisions about the 2030 Census operational design.
- 2030 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Operation (LUCA)The 2030 Census LUCA operation allows officials of tribal, state, and local governments the opportunity to review and comment on the Census Bureau address list.
- 2030 Census Redistricting ProgramGuidance about and for participation in the Redistricting Data Program for the current and past Decennial Censuses.
- 2030 Census Data ProductsThe 2030 Census data products will include counts, enumerations, and statistical estimates to cover the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
2030 Census Webinar Series
The 2030 Census webinar series provides updates and lays the groundwork for key components of preparations for the 2030 Census. The Census Bureau hasannounced changes to the scope of the 2026 Census Test. The test will focus on limited operations in two test site locations.
This video is a recording of the live webinar, "2026 Census Test Site Selection", which was held on July 22, 2024.
This video is a recording of the live webinar, "2026 Census Test Scope", which was held on April 30, 2024.
This video is a recording of the live webinar, "2030 Census Federal Register Notice (FRN) Findings," which was held on October 17, 2023.
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