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The Shape of the 2020 CensusJim Castagneri
U.S. Census BureauDenver
Big Changes Coming The 2020 census represents the first major
redesign since 1970 1970 was a breakthrough in utilizing address
lists and the U.S. Post Office for the first time We’ve relied upon paper census forms since
then… In 1990, TIGER was a revolution in geography
but not the census process
Cost and Performance Mass mailing paper questionnaires is no
longer affordable or efficient A Census conducted using 1970’s technology
would cost upwards of $17 billion dollars Using Self-response as the primary
enumeration process, we project to save as much as $5 billion dollars
Some Challenges Some will be unable to use new technology
forcing the use of some paper questionnaires Delivered by mail for some By Census staff for others
Barriers to Internet use have been resolved with back-end geospatial technology…
Where exactly do you live? Have you answered the census already? Do you need help responding?
2020 SolutionsIn-office Canvassing (address listing)
Review of existing addresses Administrative records matching US Postal Delivery Sequence Files (DSF) GIS data from local governments (through the
Geographic Support System initiative)
2020 SolutionsSelf Response (Internet, Telephone, Paper)
Internet based questionnaire Mailed ID cards
Pre-coded to specific addresses Media promotional campaign Non-ID response options
geocoded to specific addresses
2020 SolutionsAdministrative Records
Used to remove vacant housing units from workloads for non-response field work
Used as proxy for enumeration for repeated non-responders
Trusted State and Federal sources of addresses used for additional enumeration efforts
2020 SolutionsMobile technology Integrated mapping and Interviewing tool
Census developed software platform Device as a Service
Similar to public cellphone plans Hardware and data plan inclusive
Reengineering the FutureSupporting 2020 is the Census Enterprise Data Collection and Processing effort (CEDCaP)
An agency-wide retro-fit of the data collection, processing, and ‘tabulation machine’* of the Census Bureau
Will support future surveys and censuses with a uniform design through shared services and resources
* A physical device originally invented by Herman Hollerith
Thank You!Jim Castagneri
US Census Bureau6950 W Jefferson AveLakewood, CO 80235
