2020 Census

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross appears before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to discuss preparing for the 2020 Census.

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'Many Challenges' Ahead For 2020 Census, Commerce Secretary Says

10:24pm October 12, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

Facing cost overruns and cybersecurity risks, the 2020 Census is expected to cost more than $15 billion. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says more funding will make the count as accurate as possible.

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Copies of the 2010 Census forms are on display in Phoenix. The U.S. Census Bureau is no longer considering removing a question on sexual orientation from a marketing survey for the 2020 Census.

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After Scuffle, Census To Add Sexual Orientation Question To Marketing Survey

5:33pm September 28, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

The U.S. Census Bureau's advisory committee members raised concerns over a proposal to remove the question from a marketing survey for the 2020 Census.

A magnifying glass is placed over the 2010 Census questionnaire.

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New Acting Director To Oversee 'High Risk' 2020 Census

7:37pm June 29, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

A leadership shuffle at the U.S. Census Bureau is underway as the agency faces funding issues and other challenges in preparing for the 2020 Census.