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US Census Bureau reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(3,072 total reviews)

John H. Thompson

68% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

US Census Bureau has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,072 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Census Bureau employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews
4.0
Nov 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The actual work and coworkers are great

Cons

Overly complex bureaucracy, and the overall working environment feels hostile under the current administration. It's really stressful to have your working conditions changed so drastically due to changes in presidential administrations.

4.0
Nov 7, 2025

Great people, not so great leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Highly dedicated people, positively challenging environment requiring creative solutions for unique problems

Cons

Leadership generally opposed to change, leadership encourages complying in advance with executive orders

3.0
Nov 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* Collaborative teams. * Great Co-workers willing to lend a hand if you struggle performing a certain task. * Most positions go up until a GS-12. * Great opportunities to do external projects outside of your team.

Cons

* Positions at the GS-13 level and above require you to be a supervisor and under the current administration, opportunities to move up are not available.

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