Census Bureau Help Center

Get the help you need—whether you're responding to a survey, looking for data, or have questions about the Census Bureau, our websites, data tools or policies.

On this page:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Getting Started

Find shortcuts to our most requested resources for surveys, data, census records, jobs, leaving feedback and more.

Responding to a Survey or Census

Understanding Our Data

Guides to Geography and Maps

About the U.S. Census Bureau

Resources for Government Partners

Our Policies and How to Comment

Applying for Census Jobs

Learn about and apply to jobs at:

Resources for K-12 Teachers

Doing Business with the Census Bureau

Contact Options

Submit a Question or Comments

Have a question, want to share a suggestion, or need to report an issue? Email a message to a Census Bureau support representative with our online form.

Call Our Customer Support Team

Need to speak directly with a member of our customer support team? Call our main service line 301-763-4636 or our toll-free number 1-800-923-8282.

Looking for additional contacts?

Find other technical and subject matter experts and Regional Office contacts, as well as our mailing address, staff directory, and social media and email subscriptions.

Page Last Revised - June 8, 2026