The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. They honor privacy, protect confidentiality, share their expertise globally, and conduct their work openly.

They are guided on this mission by scientific objectivity, strong and capable workforce, devotion to research-based innovation, and their abiding commitment to their customers.

Authority

The Census Bureau operates under Title 13 and Title 26 of the U.S. Code.

Goal

Their goal is to provide the best mix of timeliness, relevancy, quality and cost for the data we collect and services they provide.