Don’t Forget to Complete the 2020 Census

The time is now. Help shape your future, and your community’s future, by responding to the 2020 Census.

The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. 

Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. These are resources you use every day — we all count!

The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.

It’s also in the Constitution: Article 1, Section 2, mandates that the country conduct a count of its population once every 10 years. The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the country has counted its population since 1790.

Participating in the census is required by law, even if you recently completed another survey from the Census Bureau. A complete and accurate count is critical for you and your community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more.

You can read some 2020 Census FAQs at https://2020census.gov/en/help.html.