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Goonch

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26. The 2026 Census Test

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 11:23 AM

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The 2026 Census Test is the U.S. Census Bureau's first major opportunity to try out new tools and methods in two locations around the United States. This operational test in support of the 2030 Census will help us improve how we will count everyone in the country in 2030.

It is the first of two on-the-ground tests we conduct in preparation for the 2030 Census.

The public will start responding to the test in Spring 2026. You will be able to respond online. Census takers and some postal workers will follow up with households that don’t respond to collect responses in person.

Test Locations

The Census Bureau has announced changes to the 2026 Census Test. This operational test in support of the 2030 Census will focus on operations in two test site locations. The Census Bureau remains committed to conducting the most accurate count in history for the 2030 Census and looks forward to the continued partnership with local communities.
Huntsville, AL Spartanburg, SC

https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/2026-census-test.html#accordion-25d2c72430-item-113f51b3e8

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Has anyone filled out their census form yet? [View all] kentuck Wednesday OP

Will this be mandatory? pandr32 Wednesday #1

That's my question too. OLDMDDEM Wednesday #2

This message was self-deleted by its author stopdiggin Wednesday #3

Census form has been asking the Hispanic question for at least 40 years .. haele Wednesday #4

I don't know where you were ... stopdiggin Wednesday #5

That was my question also crazylikafox Wednesday #8

The American Community Survey, which is sent to only a fraction of U.S. households, is an annual survey that builds WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #13

OH, good, it's not just me Bettie Wednesday #18

For the 2000 census I received the long version to complete. Xavier Breath Wednesday #6

I am not the sharpest pencil in the pack, gab13by13 Wednesday #7

There are several... 2naSalit Wednesday #14

TY. Idk this. electric_blue68 Wednesday #16

I've Refused To Answer The Census My Entire Life MayReasonRule Wednesday #9

How come? WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #11

Do you understand that... 2naSalit Wednesday #17

I Didn't Have The Same Options. Yes, I Do Understand. MayReasonRule Wednesday #20

They'll just go ask your neighbors. hunter Thursday #25

Behold, The Barren Field Of Fucks The Door To Door Workers Have Regarding My Information MayReasonRule Thursday #27

Got it. hunter Thursday #28

My Vote Does Count In Local Elections. Not So Much Statewide And Federal, Although It Has On Multiple Occasions MayReasonRule Thursday #29

The American Community Survey is conducted by the Census Bureau but is different than the Census. The Census is WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #10

I got one too, "YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED BY LAW" Maru Kitteh Wednesday #12

I Understand, I Do Not Respond Well To 'Respect Muh Authorituh' Either MayReasonRule Wednesday #21

Yeah, just passing along the bold print on the front. There's no enforcement Maru Kitteh Wednesday #22

Indeed, As Is Evident Thoughout Our Timeline, The 'Law' Only Exists In App;ication MayReasonRule Thursday #23

Yes, it is the American Community Survey... kentuck Wednesday #15

I thought the census was only taken every 10 years. Vinca Wednesday #19

My thoughts too . . Emile Thursday #24

The 2026 Census Test Goonch Thursday #26

I received Rebl2 Thursday #30