2030 Census Operational Plan

The 2030 Census Operational Plan outlines how the Census Bureau will build on lessons from 2020 to deliver a more accurate, efficient, and trusted count. Innovations include expanded use of administrative and supplemental data, modernized enumeration for group quarters and special populations, and near real-time response processing. The plan also highlights efforts to address hard-to-count populations through improved outreach, language programs, and digital tools. With a strong emphasis on data quality, privacy, and efficiency, the plan sets the foundation for ensuring everyone is counted once—and in the right place.