Important 2022 Milestones

Post-Census Group Quarters Review launch.
Results from the 2020 Census Post-Enumeration Survey.
1950 Census forms become available through the National Archives (April 1).
American Community Survey (ongoing)
Research and testing to inform 2030 Census design and operational development begins.
Census Bureau updates urban and rural categories.
OMB listening sessions on revision of federal race and ethnicity standards; White House requests for information on Federal Evidence Agenda on LGBTQI+ Equity
Census Bureau solicits recommendations through Federal Register Notice for research to inform development of 2030 Census design and operational plan.

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Here is your roadmap for census-related actions in 2022:

Document and Preserve the Work Your Organization Did for the 2020 Census
Learn how to build on past achievements to make 2030 actions even more effective.

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Collecting Outreach and Data Success Stories for Future GOTC (Get Out The Count) Work
Learn how to really get to the heart and soul of the census.

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Evaluate Accomplishments, Best Practices, Challenges, and Solutions from Your 2020 Census Campaign
Learn how to begin crafting a strategy for 2030 by reflecting on and analyzing 2020 lessons learned.

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes
Contribute to Amplifying 2020 Census Learnings
Learn how to leverage lessons learned into more effective future strategies.

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Develop a Plan for Engaging Your Census Coalition Throughout the Decade
Learn how to build and maintain relationships with strategic partners, coalition members, funders and funder/PSO collaboratives, as well as government, service providers, and practitioner partners throughout the decade.

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Stay Updated on Census Data Release Timeline and Policy Issues
Learn how to better understand the impact of census data on policy.

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
Educate Communities on Direct Impacts of the 2020 Census
Learn how to leverage effective storytelling to convey the importance of the census.

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes
Connect Decennial Censuses to Other Issues
Learn how to tie the census to all things in your community to raise awareness and increase buy-in.

Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
Educate Communities and Elected Officials on the Importance of the ACS
Learn how to use the ACS for deep insights into America.

Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Educate Communities and Elected Officials on the Pulse Surveys
Learn how to promote Census Bureau Pulse Surveys for real-time insights on communities.

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
Educate Communities and Businesses about the 2022 Economic Census
Learn how to highlight the role of census data in understanding the economy.

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes
Educate Partners on How to Use Census Data for Advocacy Efforts
Learn how to turn data into change through education and awareness.

Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
Optional: Begin to Build Awareness and Educate Partners on Using Census Data for Advocacy
Learn how to use census data when mobilizing and advocating for change and which other groups to bring into your census coalition.

Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes
Support Adequate Funding for the Census Bureau Through the Annual Appropriations Process
Learn how to help call for adequate Census Bureau funding.

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

These are just some of the census-related advocacy actions your organization should have taken in 2022 to lay early groundwork for a fair, complete, and accurate count in 2030. It’s never too early to get started.

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Important 2022 Milestones

Quick Jump to Year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

2031

Here is your roadmap for census-related actions in 2022:

Document and Preserve the Work Your Organization Did for the 2020 Census

Collecting Outreach and Data Success Stories for Future GOTC (Get Out The Count) Work

Evaluate Accomplishments, Best Practices, Challenges, and Solutions from Your 2020 Census Campaign

Contribute to Amplifying 2020 Census Learnings

Develop a Plan for Engaging Your Census Coalition Throughout the Decade

Stay Updated on Census Data Release Timeline and Policy Issues

Educate Communities on Direct Impacts of the 2020 Census

Connect Decennial Censuses to Other Issues

Educate Communities and Elected Officials on the Importance of the ACS

Educate Communities and Elected Officials on the Pulse Surveys

Educate Communities and Businesses about the 2022 Economic Census

Educate Partners on How to Use Census Data for Advocacy Efforts

Optional: Begin to Build Awareness and Educate Partners on Using Census Data for Advocacy

Support Adequate Funding for the Census Bureau Through the Annual Appropriations Process

These are just some of the census-related advocacy actions your organization should have taken in 2022 to lay early groundwork for a fair, complete, and accurate count in 2030. It’s never too early to get started.

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