The U.S. Census Bureau plans to hire about 1,500 people in six locations to prepare for the 2030 census. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
The U.S. Census Bureau plans to hire about 1,500 temporary field workers at six test sites for the 2026 Census Test.
The Census Test is the Census Bureau’s chance to test new and enhanced activities to prepare for a complete and accurate count in the 2030 Census.
Available positions include census takers, outreach assistants, field supervisors and trainers.
Positions are temporary, part-time jobs with flexible hours, on-the-job training and competitive pay. No experience is needed.
Pay rates vary by the county in which an employee lives and range from $17.75 to $33 per hour for nonsupervisory positions and $19.50 to $36.25 per hour for supervisors.
Detailed information for each site, including pay rates, available positions, and contact details, is available online:
- Colorado Springs, Colo.Huntsville, Ala.Tribal Lands Within Arizona (Fort Apache and San Carlos reservations)Spartanburg, S.C.Western North Carolina (Cherokee, Graham, Jackson and Swain counties, and Qualla Boundary)Western Texas (Brewster, Jeff Davis, Pecos and Presidio counties)
Applicants can apply online at census.gov/2026jobs now through spring. Most job offers will be made between January and March.
