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U.S. Decennial Census: 2020

Decade by decade information about how to access and use U.S. Census reports.

Census By Decade

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About the 2020 Census

Highlights

  • See our Digital Exhibit: 2020 Census
  • 24th decennial census
  • First decennial census that respondents can fill out online
  • Option to fill out via mail, phone, or online

Questions asked

  • Online from the Census Bureau here
  • Information obtained from all households:
    • Number of people staying in the residence on April 1, 2020
    • Additional people staying in the residence not included in the above on April 1, 2020
    • Type of residence
    • Telephone number
  • Information obtained from all persons:
    • Name
    • Sex
    • Age and Date of Birth
    • Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
    • Race whether White, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander, or Other

Additional Resources

 

 

Contact

Need help?  Call the Government Publications, Maps, Microforms & Newspapers help desk at (206) 543-4164 during desk hoursYou can also consult the Ask Us! reference service (24/7).

Census Data

Concerns about the 2020 Census