Reminder: Send DHC Demonstration Data Feedback by May 16, 2022

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Reminder: Send DHC Demonstration Data Feedback by May 16, 2022

ICYMI: Data Products Scheduling Information


May 5, 2022:  This is a reminder to send feedback by Monday, May 16 on the 2010 demonstration data product for the Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (DHC) (v. 2022-03-16).

Please send your feedback to 2020DAS@census.gov using the subject “2020 Census Data Products.” We would like to know which data would be deemed unusable for your use cases, and why. Please provide the table, level of geography, description of the use case, and implications should the data be released as reflected in this demonstration data release. It is vital that we receive your comments by the May 16 deadline to ensure that we produce the final data product in a timely manner.  

It’s possible that we might choose to publish detailed summaries of the comments we receive. If so, we will make every effort to remove identifying information, such as names of individuals and organizations.    

Release Plans for Upcoming 2020 Census Data Products

The Census Bureau recently announced the planned release dates for the next set of 2020 Census data releases. Today, we’re releasing graphical timelines for DHC and Detailed DHC-A, which show accomplishments and upcoming activities.

The planned release date for the DHC is May 2023. The Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File (Detailed DHC) will now be released as three separate products, with the first product, Detailed DHC-A, scheduled for release in August 2023. The schedules for the remaining products are still being determined. 

For more information, see: 

As always, please contact us via 2020DAS@census.gov if you have any questions.

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The Census Bureau is modernizing the protections that safeguard 2020 Census responses against emerging confidentiality threats. We rely on data user analysis and feedback to help us develop statistical products that are relevant and statistically accurate yet comply with our confidentiality obligations. This involves making data-driven decisions about the scope and precision of the census data we publicly release. We encourage you to visit our Disclosure Avoidance Modernization website to learn more. 

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