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 ...

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.

The group has been disbanded since March by order of President Donald Trump, eradicating professional expertise from the ...

Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has decided to resign as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, midway through his five-year term and in the midst of ...

The U.S. Census Bureau released its first version of the 2030 Census Operational Plan, which outlines the framework to conduct the nation's next decennial population and housing count. The document, ...

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 ...