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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Schneider

Census Bureau to test using postal workers as census takers in 2030 field trials next year

2030 Census - (ADAM GRAY)

The Census Bureau plans to use U.S. postal workers as census takers in at least two locations during field tests next year for the 2030 census, which will determine political power and federal funding.

The statistical agency said Friday in a notice to be published next week that it will test and assess the feasibility of using postal carriers to knock on doors and collect information about households for the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident.

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