2020 Census: Self-Response Rates

Responses to the 2020 Census are critically important. The U.S Census Bureau is tracking self-response rates nationwide to help ensure a complete and accurate count.

February 28, 2020

The preview map currently displays 2010 Census self-response rates as a reference point for states, counties, cities, and census tracts around the country. Users will be able to use the map to track their community’s progress in responding to the 2020 Census.

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Press Release | July 14, 2020

Updates to 2020 Census Response Rate Challenge Toolkit

A new 2020 Census Response Rate Challenge Mini Guide geared toward helping local officials and leaders motivate their communities to respond to the 2020 Census.

Press Release | May 27, 2020

Over 60 Percent of U.S. Households Have Responded to 2020 Census

Responses to the 2020 Census are on track as more than 60% of U.S. households have responded to the 2020 Census.

Press Release | March 21, 2020

16.7% of Households Have Responded to the 2020 Census

Response Rate Map Shows Latest Data for Every Community Across U.S. Now Available Online.

Press Release | March 02, 2020

2020 Census Response Rate Map Preview Now Available

The preview map currently displays 2010 Census self-response rates as a reference point for states, counties, cities and census tracts around the country.

Press Release | January 23, 2020

2020 Census Response Rate Challenge Toolkit

Response Rate Challenge encourages leaders in every town, city and state to challenge their communities to respond to the 2020 Census.

Response Rates

How many people in your community have already responded to the 2020 Census? Keep track with this map of response rates.

2000 Census Response Rates

The national 67% Final Response Rate for Census 2000 exceeded the 65% response rate from the 1990 census and far exceeded the 61% response rate expected for the census.

1990 Census Response Rates

The U.S. Census Bureau's Mail Response Rates from the 1990 Census for state, local, and tribal governmental entities was 65%.