diff --git a/pages/census/index.vue b/pages/census/index.vue
index e29355bd9..adc06a61c 100644
--- a/pages/census/index.vue
+++ b/pages/census/index.vue
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ const stepValid = computed((): boolean => {
         return Array.isArray(answer) && answer.length > 0;
     }
     if (question.value.type === 'number') {
-        const v = typeof answer === 'string' ? parseInt(answer) : -1;
+        const v = parseInt(answer as string);
         return answer !== '' && v >= question.value.min && v <= question.value.max;
     }
     if (question.value.type === 'text' || question.value.type === 'textarea') {