Census Takers to Start Visiting Households for 2026 Census Test

Census takers and specially trained U.S. Postal Service (USPS) workers today began visiting households in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, that haven’t yet responded to the 2026 Census Test. Residents in select parts of these metro areas were first invited to respond online May 1.

Census takers, including postal workers, may visit households that have not responded on their own — known as in-field enumeration (IFE) — to collect responses in person. Those visits may happen during the day or evening, with some occurring as late as 9 p.m. on weekdays and weekends through August 31.