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Trump Administration Cuts 2030 Census Test Sites, Sparks Concerns

2/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is cutting the 2030 census practice test sites from six to two, in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Experts warn this narrower testing could hinder the Census Bureau's ability to address undercounting from the 2020 census.
The test is crucial for refining methods and messaging for the 2030 census, which will influence representation and federal funding.
Previous tests were canceled due to funding issues.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is cutting the 2030 census practice test sites from six to two, in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Experts warn this narrower testing could hinder the Census Bureau's ability to address undercounting from the 2020 census.
The test is crucial for refining methods and messaging for the 2030 census, which will influence representation and federal funding.
Previous tests were canceled due to funding issues.