Despite Many Obstacles, the 2020 Census Gets a Cautious Thumbs-Up A pandemic, hurricanes and politics seemed a recipe for an inaccurate count. But a preliminary check found no clear lapses.

Explore the questions you'll be asked on your 2020 Census form. You'll find tips for responding and information on how the Census Bureau will use your answers.

The national total in the 2020 census was largely accurate, but the Census Bureau has estimated miscounts for some states and demographic groups.

The results of the 2020 census will impact the lives of people around the country. But already the coronavirus pandemic is complicating the count.

For the national head count, 2020 census forms will include new ways of asking about race and how people living together are related. They will not include the now-blocked citizenship question.

A large share of non-U.S. citizens may have been missed in the 2020 tally of the country's residents, the Census Bureau says. The tally affects the distribution of political power and federal funds.

WASHINGTON — With all the coronavirus pandemic news, it may be hard to remember that it’s still census time. While the virus has impacted just about everything right now, data collection for ...