Census Bureau Director Robert Santos’ resignation will allow Trump to reshape the agency. During his three-year tenure, Robert Santos said he worked to ensure the Census Bureau’s work remained nonpartisan and prioritized collecting accurate data on underrepresented communities. | Mariam Zuhaib/AP

Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has decided to resign as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, midway through his five-year term and in the midst of planning for the 2030 census, which will determine political power and federal funding nationwide for another decade to come.

U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Santos has announced he is resigning midway through his five-year term. Santos, the first person of color to lead the bureau, was appointed by former

Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, giving President Trump an early opportunity to nominate an appointee to lead the bureau during key preparations for the 2030 census.

Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has resigned as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, midway through his five-year term and in the midst of planning for the 2030 census, which will determine political power and federal funding nationwide for another decade to come.