Is the 1940 census public?

The National Archives released the 1940 census to the public on April 2, 2012 after a mandatory 72-year waiting period.

How do I cite the 1940 census?

Source List Entry Example: [State]. [County]. 1940 US census, population schedule.

Are 1950 Census records available?

According to the “72-Year Rule,” the National Archives releases census records to the general public 72 years after Census Day. As a result, the 1930 census records were released April 1, 2002, and the 1940 records were released April 2, 2012. The 1950 census records will be released in April 2022.