John H. Thompson (statistician)

For persons of a similar name, see John Thompson (disambiguation).

John H. Thompson
FASA
Official portrait, 2014
24th Director of the United States Census Bureau
In office
August 8, 2013 – June 30, 2017
President
DeputyNancy Potok
Preceded byRobert Groves
Succeeded bySteven Dillingham
Personal details
BornJohn Hubert Thompson
(1951-06-19)June 19, 1951
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedMay 9, 2025(2025-05-09) (aged 73)
Bend, Oregon, U.S.
SpouseBonnie Jean Thompson
EducationVirginia Tech (BS, MS)
Occupation
  • Statistician

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.

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