Homes yet to complete census to be visited directly
BBCHouseholds that have not yet returned their census forms on the Isle of Man are set to be visited by government officers.
The survey of people on the island was held on the evening of 26 April this year, with each household required by law to complete the form.
The government said while 91% of those canvassed had filled out the document, the remaining 9% would now be visited directly.
Information gathered from the survey is used in decision making about the future provision of services on the island.
Who will visit and when?
Visits will be carried out by census officers, who will offer help on the doorstep to complete it.
The Cabinet Office said those door-knocking would be public servants carrying official identification.
Visits are taking place before 20:00 BST on weekday evenings and during the day at weekends.
How can the census be completed?
The form can still be completed online via the Census 2026 website using a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
Paper copies are also available for those who prefer, and the details can also be submitted in person at the census office with the help of an officer.
Censuses are carried out every 10 years, with an interim census conducted at the halfway point.
The last full census was in 2021 and recorded a total population on the island of 84,069.
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