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As December came to an end, millions of Americans said goodbye to 2020 and welcomed the arrival of 2021 on January 1. The U.S. Census Bureau wishes you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

Most Popular in 2020

Join us as we review some of 2020's top content from the U.S. Census Bureau. See the most popular content from America Counts, Statistics in Schools, Census Academy, our social media channels, and more!

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2020: A Year in Review

Director's Blog: The year 2020 has tested our patience, faith and strength. It’s been a year filled with many challenges. But despite all the extraordinary circumstances happening around the world, we have succeeded through the tenacity and creativity of the women and men who work at this extraordinary agency.

A Look Back at the 2020 Census

The 2020 Census was the first decennial census to invite people to respond online. Now comes the careful process of creating statistics—anonymous data that will help shape the next decade for communities across the country. Take a look back at what went into planning the 2020 Census and how we adapted our operations throughout the year.

Take A Look Back

Census Bureau Update on 2020 Census

Census Bureau experts have been hard at work on processing the data. As issues that could affect the accuracy of the data are detected, they are corrected. This important process, which has been a part of every decennial census, is critical to produce data that can be used for apportioning seats in the House of Representatives among the states.

Accessing Census Bureau Data

Data from American FactFinder has been made available on our new platform. Data.Census.gov represents a new chapter in the Census Bureau’s dissemination approach. See what's currently available, find out what's coming soon, and get answers to frequently asked questions about the platform. Visit Census Academy to access training materials and tutorials.

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America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

From our COVID-19 Data Hub, Small Business and Household Pulse Surveys, to our features on manufacturing, housing, natural disasters, education, employment, the gender pay gap, and more - America Counts told the stories behind the numbers. Don't miss out on the latest stories from the America Counts team including 9 new stories published in December 2020.

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