John H. Thompson
| John H. Thompson | |
|---|---|
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| 24th Director of the U.S. Census Bureau | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office August 8, 2013 | |
| Appointed by | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Groves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1951 (age 63–64) |
| Alma mater | Virginia Tech (B.S., M.S.) |
John H. Thompson (born circa 1951) is an American statistician who has been serving as the 24th Director of the United States Census Bureau since 2013.[1] In this position, one of his main duties is to oversee the preparation of the 2020 United States Census.
Biography
Thompson received B.S. and M.S. degrees in mathematics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1973 and 1975, respectively.[2] 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. His confirmation as Census Bureau director was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 1, 2013.