by Calculated Risk on 10/27/2020 11:20:00 AM

The Census Bureau released an update today on 2020 Census Paid Temporary Workers

As of the September reference week, there were 246,801 decennial Census temporary workers. As of the October reference week, October 11th - 17th, there were 99,490 temp workers.

That is a decrease of 147,311 temporary jobs.

In August, the employment report showed a gain of 238,000 temporary 2020 Census workers, boosting the headline number.

In September, the employment report showed a decrease of 41,000 temporary 2020 Census workers, reducing the headline number.

The October employment report will show a 147,311 decrease in temporary Census employment.