[svcw]

The reporter said that a supervisor for the census bureau said they can ask a neighbor about your home if you don't answer. I have never heard that, anyone know if its correct?

[porter_knorr]

after three attempts to reach you personally, census workers then can go to up to three neighbors for a “proxy” response.

[Pearls Before Swine]

The reporter said that a supervisor for the census bureau said they can ask a neighbor about your home if you don't answer. I have never heard that, anyone know if its correct?

It's common practice. But, really, my neighbors only know the bare minimum facts. They don't know how much I make, how many toilets I have, what percentage of this or that race I consider my makeup to be, and so on.

In a way, having your neighbors answer (although its best if they mind their own business) assures an absolute minimum of reliable info.

[American Bulldog777]

Yes that is correct...We were instructed to ask anyone nearby who may have any knowledge of the residents.

It seemed silly because...unlike the elections...you could say you were Mickey Mouse Et Al.

[19th LA Inf]

The reporter said that a supervisor for the census bureau said they can ask a neighbor about your home if you don't answer. I have never heard that, anyone know if its correct?

Once I had an irritating phone call from some guy, probably a siding salesman: "Sir, is your home frame or brick?" I replied "Well, you'll just have to drive by and see". Phone pest (indignantly): "Well, I'll just call one of your neighbors and find out!"