Photograph of a Census Enumerator Thomas Cronin Interviewing Thomas Weckenman During the 1950 Census 207899870

Enumeration, a Farmer Supplies Answers to the 232 Questions on the Farm Schedule 6200778

Enumeration, Approximately 120,000 Enumerators were Employed 6200775

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1950 Census Website

The 1950 census records were released by the U.S. National Archives on April 1, 2022. This website provides full access to the 1950 census images, including population schedules, enumeration district maps, and enumeration district descriptions.

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What's included on this site

Approximately 6.57 million population schedules
33,360 Indian Reservation schedules
9,634 enumeration district maps images
234,447 enumeration district descriptions
Location and name-based search capabilities. Explore the records by State, County/City, Name, Reservation, and Enumeration District.
Name transcription capabilities. Use the built-in transcription feature to correct and add names to the name index. You can help make the 1950 Census population schedules more discoverable for everyone.

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National Archives Mission

Our mission is to provide public access to Federal Government records in our custody and control. Public access to government records strengthens democracy by allowing Americans to claim their rights of citizenship, hold their government accountable, and understand their history so they can participate more effectively in their government.

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33,360

The number of Form P8 Indian Reservation Schedules that are included within the 1950 Census records.

Census taker with a man taking a break from mowing

Approximately 6.57 Million

There are approximately 6.57 million Population Schedules for the U.S. and territories included within the 1950 Census records.

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The National Archives is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and also includes research facilities, federal records centers, and presidential libraries that are located across the nation.

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Tips for searching the census

Tip #1: Search for the first and last name of the head of household (plus state and county of residence if known) because the surname was written on the census form only on the line for the head of household and other persons in the household with a different surname.
Tip #2: To narrow your search to find specific records, you can select multiple filters. Or to conduct a broader search, you may choose to select one filter at a time.
Tip #3: You don't have to know the exact spelling of a person's name in order to perform a name search. Enter as much as you know. The search engine will return any close variations or matches.
Tip #4: Once you've found a record of interest, click on the buttons or links labeled "Population Schedules", "ED Maps", or "View Original ED Description" to view a digitized copy of the records.
Tip #5: Use the built-in transcription feature to correct and add names to the site's name index. Your contributions can help make the 1950 Census population schedules more discoverable for everyone.