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2030 Census Timeline

The Census Bureau is conducting a series of webinars to share updates and lay the groundwork for key components of preparations for the next census. Learn more about the 2030 Census Webinar Series.

Census.gov offers additional information regarding the 2030 Census:

  • Planning for the 2030 Census is underway
  • What's new with the 2030 Census Federal Register Notice (FRN)
  • What's new with research and testing
  • Learn what's next for 2030 Census planning

2030 Census Strategic Documents

About the Strategic Documents

This set of five strategy documents outline how the Census Bureau plans to carry out the 2030 Census. The strategies cover our approach for conducting a complete count, designing operations, developing the IT solution, sourcing contracts, and engaging with stakeholders for the 2030 Census.

Preparing for the census is an iterative process, and these documents record the Census Bureau’s current approach to preparing for key aspects of the 2030 Census.

The Census Bureau is set to complete the initial operational design or big-picture plan for conducting the 2030 Census in December 2024 and release it in 2025.

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2030 Census Strategy  [pdf]
Describes how we will build on innovations from the 2020 Census, engage with partners, and leverage existing operational and IT functions.
2030 Census Operations Strategy and Roadmap [pdf]
Describes the iterative process for designing how the 2030 Census will be conducted and provides a roadmap of key activities and milestones along the way.
2030 Census IT Strategy and Roadmap [pdf]
Documents the direction and priorities for identifying the IT components needed for the 2030 Census.
2030 Census Acquisition Strategy [pdf]
Describes the strategy for sourcing contracts and ensuring they’re in place in a timely and efficient manner to conduct the 2030 Census.
2030 Census Stakeholder Engagement Strategy [pdf]
Describes the formal strategy for communicating and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the 2030 Census.