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2026 Field Tests Aim to Improve Census Accuracy

1/4/2026

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The U.S. Census Bureau will conduct field tests in 2026 to improve counting methods for hard-to-reach populations ahead of the 2030 national census.
In Alaska, officials previously developed a plan to count a remote village during the last census.
The initiative aims to enhance the accuracy of the census by addressing challenges in reaching isolated communities.

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Story summary

The U.S. Census Bureau will conduct field tests in 2026 to improve counting methods for hard-to-reach populations ahead of the 2030 national census.
In Alaska, officials previously developed a plan to count a remote village during the last census.
The initiative aims to enhance the accuracy of the census by addressing challenges in reaching isolated communities.