Census shuffles Household Pulse Survey dates to fix March-May mess
Published Date: 3/26/2025
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Summary
The Census Bureau fixed some mix-ups about when they’ll collect survey data for the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS). They moved the March survey content to May, kept April as planned, and postponed May’s survey to a later date. This update affects people who participate in these surveys and helps make sure the data collection runs smoothly without extra hassle or cost.
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HTOPS survey month schedule changed
The Census Bureau changed the Household Trends and Outlook Pulse Survey (HTOPS) schedule for 2025: the content that had been planned for March 2025 will be collected in May 2025, the April 2025 collection will proceed as planned, and the content planned for May 2025 will be postponed to a later date to be determined. This update applies to people who participate in these HTOPS collections and is intended to keep data collection running smoothly without extra hassle or cost.
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