 NEWS RELEASE: CB17-109
2020 Census Local Update of Census Addresses Operation to
Begin
JUNE 29, 2017 — Starting in
July, governments around the country will start the process of ensuring the
accuracy of their address lists through the 2020 Census Local Update of Census
Addresses operation. LUCA is a voluntary,
once-a-decade opportunity for governments to add, correct or delete addresses
on the lists and maps used to conduct the decennial census. An accurate and
complete census helps governments plan for future infrastructure, program and
service needs.
On July 14, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin mailing
invitation letters and registration forms to approximately 39,000 tribal, state and local governments across the nation to encourage them to
participate in LUCA. This operation
is the only opportunity governments have to review and improve the Census Bureau’s
residential address list before the 2020 Census.
The Census Bureau relies on a complete and accurate
address list to reach every living quarter and associated population for
inclusion in the 2020 Census. Participation in LUCA helps ensure an accurate
decennial census count in communities across the nation.
LUCA
Participation
All LUCA participants receive:
· A
complete census address list for their jurisdiction to review and update.
· A
list that contains the Census Bureau’s count of residential addresses for each
census block within their government for reference.
· Census
Bureau maps.
Promotional workshops are underway, and starting in
October, training workshops will offer “hands-on” experience using the LUCA
materials. Self-training aids and webinars will also be available through the LUCA website. Beginning in
February 2018, registered participants will receive materials to review the
Census Bureau’s address list for their jurisdiction, and they will have 120
days to return their updates to the Census Bureau.
Other LUCA milestones and information can be found in the
2020 Census detailed LUCA Information
Guide.
Road to the 2020 Census
The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone once,
only once, and in the right place. The Census Bureau is using expert resources
and experience in and out of the government to make the 2020 Census a success. As
census operations and testing move forward, the Census
Bureau will continue to improve its innovations using mobile and geospatial
technology, administrative records and self-response via the internet.
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