The census counts every generation.
Every 10 years, the United States counts everyone who lives in the country, from newborn
babies to the oldest among us. It is important for everyone to complete the 2020 Census so
that communities like yours can be accurately funded and represented.
Responding is important.
The 2020 Census will influence community funding and congressional representation for
the next decade. Information collected in the census will inform the allocation of more than
$675 billion in federal funds for states and communities each year. That includes money for
things like:
› First responders › Libraries and community centers
› Medicare Part B › Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP)
› Supportive Housing for
the Elderly Program
› Senior Community Service
Employment Program
Responding is easy.
Beginning in mid-March 2020, you can respond to the census online, by phone, or by mail.
Choose the option that is most comfortable for you. Large-print guides to the questionnaire
are available upon request. From May – July 2020, census takers will visit households that
have not yet responded. A census taker can assist if you need help completing your form.
Responding is safe.
Your personal information is kept confidential by law. Your responses can only be used to
produce statistics. They cannot be shared with law enforcement agencies or used against
you by any government agency or court in any way.
For more information, visit:
2020CENSUS.GOV
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