Major Field Operation for 2020 Census

The U.S. Census Bureau will hold an online news conference to share details of address canvassing, the first major field operation of the 2020 Census.

The Address Canvassing Operation improves and refines the Census Bureau’s address list in communities nationwide and is essential to ensuring a complete and accurate count for the 2020 Census. Census Bureau leaders will discuss the timeline for the Address Canvassing Operation, highlight key 2020 Census operational milestones and provide an update on additional operations on track for the 2020 Census. Speakers will take questions from the media during the news conference.

When: Monday, August 12, 2019, at 1 p.m. EDT

Who: Census Bureau leadership

Access: The news briefing will consist of a simultaneous audio conference and online presentation. Attendees will be able to ask questions following the presentation. Question and answer participation is limited to media.