Racial categories, which have been on every U.S. census, have changed from decade to decade, reflecting the politics and science of the times.

How the U.S. government measures race has changed substantially since censuses began in 1790. Today, Americans differ on whether the government should ask about race.

A little-known algorithmic process called “differential privacy” helps keep census data anonymous. Conservatives want it gone ...

The Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to carry out next year's major field test of the 2030 census in six states ...

Are you familiar with the U.S. Census? The data collection that provides information on the country’s population has been the topic of discussion as President Donald Trump calls for a major change in ...

Quyen Dinh didn’t even remember that, in 2024, she was selected as one of 23 appointees to the Census 2030 Advisory Committee ...

A new measurement tool eliminates the inaccuracies that have plagued data about housing supply, helping governments more clearly understand how housing policies are impacting local needs.

If by this he means a snap-census before the scheduled 2030 survey, he’s demanding that the federal government undertake a gargantuan task with minimal planning and no discernible source of funding.

Right-leaning advocacy groups say Democrats benefit from people in the U.S. illegally, but not to the degree Blust said. Studies by other research groups show that such immigrants have a small impact ...

Once the pandemic lockdown ended, researchers say homeschool numbers dipped a bit, but that decrease didn't last long. In ...