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Arizona's Census Response Rate Still Below National Average As Deadline Looms

The U.S. Census Bureau says this year’s count will end on Oct. 5, despite a federal court ruling saying it should continue through the end of the month.

Meanwhile, Arizona’s response rate continues to lag behind the national average.

Emily Kelley is a partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau. The Show spoke with her about the reasons behind Arizona's response rate.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.