K-6 - Memorandum of Agreement for Special Census - 2025

i.) the entire area of a governmental unit is included in the special census, and ii.) the legal boundaries of the governmental unit correspond to those used in the Population Estimates program (boundaries legally in effect on January 1 of the estimates year), and iii.) the boundaries are reported to the Census Bureau for processing by March 1 of the estimates year, and iv.) final approved counts from the special census enumeration are ready by August 1 of the estimates year. If a Governmental Unit requests a partial special census, they do so with the understanding that the results of this partial special census will not be included in any subsequent Census Bureau population estimates. d) A Governmental Unit can request a special census for the entire area encompassed by that Governmental Unit, known as a full special census, or for only a portion of their area, known as a partial special census. A partial special census is conducted using the same methodologies and procedures as a full special census, but it is for a subset of areas within the jurisdiction of the local Governmental Unit. The areas requested in a partial special census must contain at least one full census tract that is completely within the jurisdiction of the Governmental Unit and can contain additional contiguous tracts or census blocks that are within the jurisdiction of the Governmental Unit. In addition to impacting cost, the geography included in the special census may impact which data products the Governmental Units receive based on disclosure avoidance considerations. Regardless of the scope of the special census, the Governmental Unit will receive a letter from the director of the U.S. Census Bureau and a block-level special census data product that contains total population and total housing unit counts for the Governmental Unit. An additional data product may include a demographic profile for the entire governmental unit or whole tracts contained within the special census area. However, some Governmental Units may not receive the demographic profile based on the geography for which the special census is conducted. For those impacted Governmental Units, the Census Bureau will define the allowable data products that the Governmental Unit will receive prior to signing the MOA. The Governmental Unit shall accept as final the official population count and other statistical results when provided by the Census Bureau. e) Upon request, the Governmental Unit shall supply – free of charge – satisfactory office space, other equipment, and furnishings as determined necessary and proper by the Census Bureau. This information will be included in an initial letter from the Regional Director to the Governmental Unit. These quarters must meet all security and confidentiality requirements as agreed to by the Census Bureau representative.