Breaking News: Census Test Hits Snags, Recruitment Delay Feared
The US Census Bureau's major field test, set to begin recruiting workers Monday in six states, is facing potential delays due to recruitment issues.
Recruitment for the "2026 Census Test" started on Monday in parts of Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. The test aims to develop better methods for counting historically undercounted populations.
The Census Bureau announced that some people living outside of the test sites may receive invitations in the mail starting in March 2026 as part of a nationally representative sample of households.
This recruitment delay could impact the accuracy and completeness of the census data, which is crucial for allocating federal funds and determining representation in Congress.
Background: The census test is scheduled to take place before the actual 2030 US Census. It's designed to help the bureau develop better ways of getting accurate population counts and demographic data.
The current status: Recruitment efforts are underway in six states, but delays are feared due to recruitment issues. The next development will be a report on the number of workers recruited by the end of this week.
This is a developing story, with updates to follow as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
