What is the Census and why is it important for us each one of us to be counted?
The Census happens every 10 years and has been in continuous use since 1790. It is a complete count of all people in the United States. Census 2020 will impact federal funding like SNAP and Medicaid. The count decides how many government representatives are allowed for both federal and state levels. The community and infrastructure like roads, housing, and education are also impacted. For these reasons it is crucial that every person be counted.
How safe is the information you provide?
All Census information for individuals is private and secure. Title 13 of the US Constitution mandates that responses be kept protected for 72 years. Your responses cannot be used against you by any person, organization, law enforcement or the government.
Who are the hardest to reach in our population?
It is essential that every single person be counted where they reside on April 1. This includes every person in every house, apartment, college dorm, institution and military base. Some groups are harder to count such as children under 5, renters, immigrants, people living in poverty and those who speak limited English.