The world we live in is increasingly challenged. Changes in population, over-consumption, sustainability—these are some of the things we can begin to understand with GIS and data. The 2020 Census gives us the opportunity to collect better and more accurate data that can help us with understanding. With the 2020 Census, many more countries, including the United States, are using GIS to bring together maps with rich data sources combined with powerful analytic tools to bring better understanding.
Navigate your digital transformation with GIS
National Government
Any agency—no matter how large or complex—can adopt new technologies and realize the benefits of GIS.
Elections
GIS provides the tools needed to power elections, from the redistricting process to elections outreach and management.
State and Local Government
Much of what a community, business, or public agency does is related to its geography. Smart governments use location to innovate and collaborate.
Challenges: GIS provides the solutions
- Establish where to count
- Optimize response rates
- Conduct the count
- Tabulate and release results
Establish where to count
Ensure an up-to-date, accurate, and complete address list for the 2020 Census by utilizing GIS and earth observation data such as imagery and remote sensing.
Optimize response rates
Make it easier to identify hard-to-survey areas by targeting efforts on increasing response rates with GIS.
Conduct the count
GIS tools have moved into the field, allowing us to collect, monitor, and manage the full operation.
Tabulate and release results
Data dissemination is a key part of your mission. GIS technology helps you make your data discoverable and fit for purpose for your users.
Modernization
GIS was used to completely modernize and change the way the US Census Bureau does business.
