What:

The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a telephone news conference to share updates on the status of the 2020 Census. Topics of discussion will include updates on 2020 Census operations including the impact of COVID-19 and the upcoming release of the 2020 Census Response Rate map. Media Q&A will follow the briefing.

When:

Friday, March 20, 2020, at 1 p.m. (EST)

Who:

Census Bureau leadership

Access:

The news briefing will consist of an audio conference only. Conference call information will be provided to media upon RSVP.  Please dial in 15-30 minutes early to allow time for registration. Question and answer participation is limited to media only following the presentation.

RSVP:

Members of the media that would like to attend this telephone news conference, please RSVP here.

Interviews:

Please contact the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office at pio@census.gov or call 301-763-3030 to request an interview.

Online Press Kit:

Access the Census Bureau’s 2020 Census electronic press kit on the Census Bureau Newsroom.

For more information, visit 2020census.gov.