Census Bureau to Release 2020 Census Operational Plan

MEDIA ADVISORY: CB15-168

Census Bureau to Release 2020 Census Operational Plan

What: U.S. Census Bureau officials will release and discuss the operational plan for conducting the2020 Census during a live stream of the fall quarterly program management review for the public, key stakeholders and oversight bodies. Additionally, the Census Bureau will provide updates on other census topics, including 2015 National Content Test and 2016 Census Test activities.

The 2020 Census operational plan outlines key operations, the decisions made based on research and testing to date and a timeline for remaining decisions. The innovations planned for the 2020 Census will make it easier for people to respond and save taxpayers more than $5 billion over what it would cost using older methods. 

The Census Bureau is releasing this plan five years prior to the 2020 Census — three years earlier than released for the last census. Through the smart use of technology and existing data sources, the 2020 Census can provide substantial taxpayer savings while maintaining a commitment to quality, accuracy and confidentiality.

Presenters will take questions from on-site audience members following completion of their remarks.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1 to 4:30 p.m. EDT (detailed agenda to follow)

Where:

U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters

4600 Silver Hill Road, Census Auditorium 

Suitland, MD 20746

Who:

Lisa Blumerman, associate director, Decennial Census Programs

Deirdre Bishop, chief, Decennial Management Division   

Live Broadcast:

Access the event on “Census Live.”

If closed captioning is required: http://livewrite-ncc.appspot.com/attend?event=cb002