Demographic Research

The bureau is considering counting most Americans using Social Security data, IRS files and other administrative records.

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

The U.S. Hispanic population reached 62.1 million in 2020, an increase of 23% over the previous decade.

By 2020, the Hispanic population had reached 62.1 million out of a total U.S. population of 331.4 million.

The 2020 census counted 126.8 million occupied households, representing 9% growth over the 116.7 million households counted in the 2010 census.

About half of Americans see their identity reflected very well in the census’s race and ethnicity questions.

The coronavirus outbreak inflicted disruptions on 2020 census operations, raising questions about how accurate the decennial count will be.

Those who have not responded to the census so far are likely to be from groups the census previously has struggled to count accurately.

If unauthorized U.S. immigrants aren't counted, 3 states could each lose a seat they otherwise would have had and 3 others each could gain one.

The rise of internet polling makes it more feasible to publish estimates for Asian Americans. But these estimates offer a limited view.