Strategic Objective 1:: 2010 Decennial Census

Meet constitutional and legislative mandates by implementing a reengineered 2010 decennial census program that is cost-effective, provides more timely data, improves coverage accuracy, and reduces operational risk

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Building on a successful Census 2000, the Census Bureau is planning a redesigned 2010 Census program that meets future needs and takes advantage of new technology. The ever-increasing demographic complexity of the United States combined with rapid changes and improvements in technology require a new approach to data collection. To meet this challenge, the Census Bureau has adopted a systematic and integrated strategy for the 2010 Census. Three critical components support the 2010 Census: * Implementing the American Community Survey to collect census long-form information on an ongoing yearly basis. * Enhancing the MAF/TIGER (Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing) address file and geographic database, taking advantage of aerial photography and geographic information system files from state, local, and tribal governments. * Reengineering the 2010 Census through a multi-year research, testing, and development program to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the American Community Survey, MAF/TIGER enhancements, and new technologies.

Stakeholder(s):

• State Governments


• Local Governments


• Tribal Governments

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