🏙️Census Bureau's Change to Population Certification Program and Its Impacts
Geographically Updated Population Certification Program
Summary
The Census Bureau will modify the Geographically Updated Population Certification Program (GUPCP) by removing the expedited processing option for certified decennial census population and housing counts associated with updated government boundaries. The GUPCP is a fee-based service that was reinstated on January 1, 2024. The service provides the requesting government a new certification of 2020 Census population and housing counts based on boundary updates that became legally effective after the 2020 Census. Government boundaries effective on or before January 1, 2020, were used for 2020 Census population and housing tabulation.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- Census Bureau
Business Impact
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The modification to the Geographically Updated Population Certification Program (GUPCP) removes the expedited processing option for census population counts, affecting local governments' ability to efficiently access data needed for funding and program eligibility. Business owners in areas with changing boundaries may face compliance challenges and delays in accessing necessary demographic data.