Census Worker Horror Stories: What are some of the most terrifying experiences of census workers?

One census horror story could be about incorrect data entry. A family reported their correct information, but due to a clerical error, their data was entered wrong. As a result, they were marked as having a much higher income than they actually did. This led to them being ineligible for certain benefits they truly needed.

There was a census taker who visited an old, dilapidated mansion. As he entered, the door slammed shut behind him. He heard strange noises like whispers and footsteps but couldn't see anyone. He felt a cold breeze even though all the windows were closed. He was so scared that he abandoned his work there and ran out as fast as he could.

Sure. There was a census worker who had to visit a house where the owner was a hoarder. The inside of the house was filled with piles of junk and it was really hard to even move around. There was also a bad smell and the worker was worried about getting something dirty or even getting stuck in there. Another case was when a census worker met a person who was very paranoid. The person thought the census was a way to steal their identity and kept asking really strange questions and was very uncooperative.

One common theme is hostility from the people being surveyed. They might be suspicious of the enumerator's intentions and act rudely or even aggressively.

One memorable one is when a family reported their dog as having the job of 'chief security officer' and listed its salary as 'bones and belly rubs'. Another is a story where a census form had a section for 'languages spoken at home'. A family wrote 'fluent in cat meows and dog barks' just for a laugh. Also, there was a person who wrote in the 'ethnicity' section 'Martian - American' as a joke on the census form.

One funny census story could be about a family who misheard the census taker's question. Instead of answering how many people lived in the house, they started telling a long story about their pet cat's daily routine as if it was a person. It was quite a hilarious misunderstanding.

One horror story could be when a census enumerator had to visit a really remote and run - down area. The houses were in such bad shape that it seemed like they could collapse at any moment. The people there were also very hostile, thinking the enumerator was there to cause trouble or steal information.

Many of these books also explore the idea of privacy in the face of extensive data gathering. They make the reader think about how much information about themselves they are willing to give up. A good example is when a fictional society in a census fiction book demands every little detail about its citizens, making them feel like they have no secrets left.

Well, here are some. In one town, a man filled out the census form and for the 'hobbies' section, he wrote 'arguing with the census form'. Also, there was a family that had a running joke that their cat was the 'ruler' of the house. So, when the census came, they seriously wrote that the cat was the head of the household with all family members as its'subjects'. One more story is about a young boy who, when asked how many people lived in his house, included all his stuffed animals in the count.

There was a casino worker who had an encounter with a very angry and aggressive gambler. The gambler started yelling and threatening the worker because he lost a lot of money. The worker was really frightened as she thought the gambler might become violent. Luckily, security arrived in time to handle the situation. This experience made her always be on high alert when dealing with frustrated gamblers.