Genealogy Q&A: Can inaccurate census data be corrected?

Q. Is it possible to correct inaccurate information on US census records?   A. Some sites with census data, such as Ancestry.com, let users annotate records, which could include posting corrections (although the underlying data don’t change). The actual enumerations, however, are considered historical documents and can’t be changed. According to the US Census Bureau, View Website VIP Subscription