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. 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.