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NACo’s Census-Ready Counties Resource Hub provides timely information and tools to support counties to prepare for this once-a-decade undertaking. County leaders can stay informed on key census milestones and proposed changes to the 2030 Census, explore NACo publications, and access federal and partner resources to help ensure a complete and accurate count.
Counties and the U.S. Census
The U.S. decennial census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and conducted every 10 years to determine the number of people living in the United States. It shapes political representation and drives the distribution of over $2.8 trillion in annual federal funding across hundreds of programs.
Funding allocations for county-administered programs and services depend heavily on census data. The 2030 Census will impact vital county functions, from transportation and infrastructure to public health, public safety and social services. Counts affect federal resources flowing to county residents for a full decade.
$2.8T
Annual funding
$2.8 trillion in annual federal funding distributed using census data
353
Federal programs
353 federal programs that use consensus-derived data
10
Years
Ten years the funding gap lasts if your county is undercounted
Resources
2030 Census: Toolkit for Counties
NACo’s 2030 Census Toolkit focuses on information, key intergovernmental partners and new developments, with step-by-step guidance and case studies on implementation of best practices.
2030 Decennial Census Proposed Rule: County Advocacy Hub
The Advocacy Hub compiles resources to help counties understand the U.S. Census Bureau's proposed rule to 15 CFR Parts 60 & 70, including how it would affect county funding and guidance for counties when submitting comments.
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Census Bureau Proposed Rule: 15 CFR Parts 60 & 70: What Counties Need to Know
NACo’s full analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s notice of proposed rulemaking issued on Sept. 10, 2026.
Analysis
Census Bureau proposes permanent changes to the 2030 Decennial Census
Impacts on counties and points for clarification on proposed rule changes with guidance on public outreach and submitting formal comments
Partner Resources
2030 Census National LUCA Working Group
Preparing for LUCA: A Resource Guide for Stakeholders
Guide of the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) key steps, timelines and best practices to ensure fair representation and accurate federal funding allocations for the next decade.
City University of New York Graduate Center
Census 2030 Planning Map
Identifies census tracts with historically low self-response rates and high reliance on in-person enumeration, which can help counties prioritize outreach that reduces costs and inaccurate counts.
National Conference of State Legislatures
2030 Census Legislation Tracker
Overview of state-level legislation, executive orders and other actions introduced and enacted in preparation for the 2030 Census, with key takeaways for counties on funding opportunities, state census offices and complete count committees, and public outreach initiatives.
U.S. Census Bureau
2030 Census Planning Resources
U.S. Census Bureau's central hub for 2030 Census planning, including the Bureau's operational plan for conducting the census, key preparation timelines and milestones, outreach and communications toolkits, recordings of webinars and presentations, and updates on Census Bureau activities.
Project on Government Oversight
Census Matters: How Florida's 2020 Census Undercount Affects County-Level Funding
Report on how census undercounts can affect federal funding for counties, using Florida's 2020 undercount as a case study of the long-term implications.
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