_Want to Buy the 1940 U.S. Census? _ (http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2011/11/want-to-buy-the-1940-us-census.html) The 1940 U.S. Census data and enumeration district maps will be released on April 2, 2012 and you can have your own, personal copy! You can purchase the entire set for "only" $200,000 in digital form. If you prefer microfilm, it will set you back $580,750. However, you can purchase individuals states for much less. This is from Eastman.