Category Archives: 2010 Census

Senseless Assaults on Decent Public Servants

Posted on June 7, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves Every day somewhere in the U.S., a Census Bureau field interviewer is working on one of our sample surveys. This work asks her to locate specific addresses that our statisticians have chosen to form a … Continue reading →

Posted in Non-response Follow Up | 4 Comments

Addressing Concerns about 2010 Population Counts

Posted on May 16, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves With the completion of each census, as local officials examine the just-delivered population counts, many are disappointed. They are totally focused on strengthening and building their communities, and many view the size of the population … Continue reading →

Posted in Measuring America, Quality Assurance | 7 Comments

Off to Help Celebrate with the Village of Plato

Posted on May 9, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves I’m off to help the people of Plato, Missouri, a small village in South Central Missouri, celebrate their being named the 2010 Center of Population. The center of the population as defined by the 2010 … Continue reading →

Posted in Overview | 2 Comments

The Credibility of Government Statistics; Trust in their Source

Posted on April 25, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves One of the issues I think about a lot these days is maximizing the credibility of statistical information that we provide to the United States. That statistical information is a key feedback loop for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Overview | 5 Comments

Making Data Collection More Relevant to Modern Life: Make Way For The Internet!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by briana

Written by: Director Robert Groves One of the key attributes of statistical information from the Census Bureau is that it should serve the widest audience possible, that it is relevant to their needs. The challenge in today’s United States is … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Surveys | 2 Comments