Enumerators collect census data by doing interviews door-to-door. They help the census bureau gather information on the number of people residing in a particular town, state and country. Enumerators mostly work only during the census period and within their own local area.

Who is an enumerator when do we need an enumerator?

Enumerators, also known as census takers, conduct research on behalf of the U.S. Census Bureau. They collect household and demographic information by canvassing their assigned areas. Enumerators must appropriately document and report the results they find.

What are duties of enumerator?

Enumerators' main assignment is to enumerate, during the Census period, all persons alive on Census Night in their EAs. It is your task to see that they carry out this assignment efficiently. You will also assist the trainers in the training of the Enumerators.