America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers

Local Governments Step Up to Count Their Communities

The U.S. Census Bureau’s goal for the 2020 Census is to count everyone once, only once and in the right place. With more than 135 million addresses nationwide, it’s a monumental task that the Census Bureau can’t do alone.

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One way the Census Bureau receives help is through an operation called the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA). This is where tribal, state and local governments help the Census Bureau compile a complete and accurate address list for the country.

 The America Counts Team

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About America Counts

America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness, and population. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. 

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