# Census Bureau Considers 2030 Census Changes

The U.S. Census Bureau is considering changes to the 2030 Census, including removing race and ethnicity questions and changing how some residents are counted and assigned a place of residence. The public-comment period closes October 13, 2026. Because census data informs public planning, health analysis, civil-rights enforcement, and service contracting, changes could affect population estimates and the assumptions contractors use to forecast demand and develop bids.

- Contractors relying on census-based population estimates should assess how potential changes could affect demand forecasts, service requirements, and bid assumptions.
- Organizations with relevant data or operational concerns can submit comments before **October 13, 2026** (11 days from October 2, 2026).

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- City of New Orleans

### Sources
- [
        A proposal to remove questions from the census could leave the country flying data blind - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/people/2026/10/a-proposal-to-remove-questions-from-the-census-could-leave-the-country-flying-data-blind) - Federal News Network