The U.S. Census Bureau is planning to test a survey with a citizenship question as part of preparations for the 2030 census, a move that has sparked concern among experts who fear it could discourage participation and lead to an undercount.
Citizenship Question to be Included in 2030 Census Test
Officials from the Trump administration initiated the proposal to include a citizenship question in the census test, according to reports. The survey will be used to assess the feasibility of adding the question to the 2030 census.
The planned survey represents a renewed effort to include a citizenship question in the census, following a previous attempt during the Trump administration that was blocked by the Supreme Court. The question asks respondents whether they are U.S. citizens.
Colorado Springs was initially included as a test site for the survey, but has since been dropped from the list. Other test sites remain under consideration.
Experts have expressed alarm over the inclusion of the citizenship question, warning that it could intimidate immigrant communities and lead to a significant undercount of the population. An undercount could have serious consequences for the distribution of federal funding and political representation.
The Census Bureau intends to use the survey results to evaluate the impact of the citizenship question on response rates and data accuracy before making a final decision about its inclusion in the 2030 census.
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