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Current Population Survey (CPS) Respondents
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What to Expect as a CPS Participant

When your household is selected to participate in the Current Population Survey (CPS) you will receive a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau's Regional Director for the region in the U.S. in which you live. The letter explains the purpose of the survey and the importance the government places on keeping all your personal information confidential.

Interviews may be conducted by a Census Bureau employee at your home or over the telephone. (See more information from the Census Bureau about a visit or call.) You may be interviewed for several months. Multiple interviews with this type of schedule ensure high-quality statistics while reducing the burden on participants.

The average interview takes 10-15 minutes depending on the number of adults in your household and the types of questions asked.

 

Last Modified Date: May 13, 2025