This map is part of NLC’s 2030 LUCA resource collection. An accurate census ensures fair funding and representation for your community for the next decade–and preparation starts now. Explore the 2030 Census and Cities initiative page for a full timeline, FAQs and additional resources to help your municipality prepare.
The Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) operation is your community’s first – and best – opportunity to help ensure every resident is counted in the 2030 Census. The accuracy of your population count starts with the accuracy of your address list: if a household isn’t on that list, it likely won’t be counted in 2030, and your city will miss out on funding, representation and planning data for the next decade.
Although LUCA officially opens in 2027, communities that begin preparing now will be best positioned to act quickly and thoroughly when the window opens. A good starting point is understanding how your community approached LUCA in the lead-up to the 2020 Census.
NLC’s LUCA 2020 City Participation Dashboard
NLC’s interactive map shows which municipalities, counties and states participated in LUCA in the runup to the 2020 Census, along with the department or agency that led each government’s effort. Because LUCA took place several years ago, many of the staff involved may have changed roles or moved on. This tool is designed to help your community pick up the thread and see what was done last cycle, identify who to loop in this time and start preparing for the LUCA operation.
How to Use the Map
We recommend using a desktop browser for the best user experience. For each government shown, the map indicates the department or agency that led its LUCA effort. To find your own community, zoom in or use the search bar. If your municipality doesn’t appear, your community may not have participated, or the effort may have been run by a county or state government. Use the Layers tab on the left to show or hide each government type and see whether another layer of government was operating in your area.
Watch the Tutorial
Watch our brief tutorial for a guided tour of the map and how to use it.
Browse the Map
Resources
Ready to start preparing for 2030 LUCA? NLC has resources to help your community get organized early:
For more information, contact the NLC census team.
Browse the LUCA Resource Collection
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