The United States Census Bureau


The 2020 Census was kicked off in January 2020 and will be critically important in distributing funding and establishing voting districts. Learn more about the Census Bureau, the 2020 Census and the information available through the Census Bureau.  

About the US Census Bureau

Mission

The Census Bureau’s mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

Authority

The Census Bureau operates under Title 13 and Title 26 of the U.S. Code.

Goal

The goal of the Census Bureau is to provide the best mix of timeliness, relevancy, quality and cost for the data we collect and services we provide.