Are You in a Survey? Help for Survey Participants

Did the Census Bureau contact you about participating in a survey? This site provides answers about our surveys and who to contact for more information.

American Community Survey (ACS)

The American Community Survey is the premier source for information about America's changing population, housing and workforce.

Economic Census

The Economic Census provides detailed information on employer businesses, including detailed data by industry, geography, and more.

Mission Critical Positions

Information about the mission critical job positions and current vacancies available at the U.S. Census Bureau.

Opportunities at Census Bureau Regional Offices by State

Information about the current field vacancies available at the U.S. Census Bureau Regional Offices.

Student Opportunities Program

The Census Bureau has a number of programs available for students along with research opportunities for the scientific community.

Data Protection and Privacy Policy

The Census Bureau has several policies to ensure the data we collect is protected and your privacy is respected.

FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552, allows any individual or organization access to government records through a FOIA request.

Information Quality

View information about our quality standards and correction procedures for information that does not comply with the guidelines.

Open Government at the Census Bureau

The Open Government Program supports the Census Bureau's core mission through the principles of transparency, participation, and collaboration.

Plain Writing

The Census Bureau is committed to writing its documents in plain language.

No Fear Act

The No-FEAR Act covers anti-discrimination and whistleblower protection for federal employees.

Vendor Opportunities

All current and recent business opportunities are listed here, except those specifically set-aside for small businesses.

Small Business Opportunities

Opportunites for minority, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, service disabled veteran-owned, and women-owned small businesses.

Business Opportunities between $15,000 and $25,000

Information on proposed contract actions expected to exceed $15,000, but not expected to exceed $25,000, are displayed for a period of at least 10 days.