John H. Thompson
John H. Thompson | |
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 Official portrait, 2014 | |
| 24th Director of the United States Census Bureau | |
| In office August 8, 2013 – June 30, 2017 | |
| President | |
| Deputy | Nancy Potok |
| Preceded by | Robert Groves |
| Succeeded by | Steven Dillingham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Hubert Thompson June 19, 1951 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 2025 (aged 73) Bend, Oregon, U.S. |
| Spouse | Bonnie Jean Thompson |
| Education | Virginia Tech (BS, MS) |
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John Hubert Thompson (June 19, 1951 – May 9, 2025) was an American statistician and Director of the United States Census Bureau.[1][2] In this position, one of his main duties was to oversee preparations for the 2020 United States Census. On May 9, 2017, the Commerce Department announced that he would leave his post on June 30.[3]
Biography
[edit]Thompson was born in Washington, D.C., on June 19, 1951.[4] He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in mathematics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1973 and 1975, respectively.[5] After graduation, he spent 27 years working at the United States Census Bureau, retiring in 2002 after holding the position of associate director, where he was responsible for the 2000 Census. Prior to that, Thompson served as Chief of the Decennial Management Division. He worked in the Statistical Support Division from 1987 to 1995 and the Statistical Methods Division from 1975 to 1987.
From 2008 to 2013, Thompson was the President and CEO of NORC at the University of Chicago. Thompson joined NORC in 2002 as the executive vice president for survey operations and was appointed president and CEO in 2008.
He was confirmed by the United States Senate to be the 24th Census Bureau director on August 1, 2013.[6]
He died on May 9, 2025, at the age of 73, in Bend, Oregon.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ John H. Thompson: Director, U.S. Census Bureau. Bio on US Census web site. Version of 13 Jan 2015.
- ^ Director's Blog: Farewell, 30 June 2017
- ^ Bahrampour, Tara (May 9, 2017). "U.S. Census director resigns amid turmoil over funding of 2020 count". Washington Post.
- ^ "John Hubert Thompson". Legacy.com. May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ College of Science enshrines first class to Hall of Distinction. Virginia Tech News site. 26 Nov 2013.
- ^ Thompson Confirmed as Census Bureau Director. Census Bureau web site. 2 Aug 2013.
- ^ "Former US Census Bureau director John Thompson, who guided preparations for 2020 head count, dies". Associated Press. May 19, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ Jarmin, Ron S. "Remembering John H. Thompson". Census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
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