Understanding the 2020 Census
The Constitution requires that every person in the United States be counted — adults, children and babies, citizens, immigrants, or visitors every 10 years. In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census.
Why it Matters

Guidelines
How to Respond
Foster Families
FAQ
Senior Living
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FAQs
What Will The Census Ask?
The Census asks for less personal information than most social media profiles. Items like name, gender, age, birthday, race/ethnicity, relationship to head-of-household, owner or renter and phone number are asked. The Census will not ask about citizenship or immigration status .  Visit this page to see the questions.
How Is Census Information Used?
Being counted helps communities create jobs, provide housing, fund K-12 education, prepare for emergencies and build schools, roads, hospitals and libraries.

Census data determines how many seats your state gets in Congress. Also, state and local officials use census data to draw boundaries for state and local legislative districts and school districts.  
What if I don't speak English?
Language Assistance is available
  • Online form: 12 non-English languages
  • Paper form: English and Spanish
  • Telecommunications help for the deaf
  • Language guides (video and print) 59 non-English languages, also American Sign Language, Braille and large print 
Are My Answers Secure and Confidential?
The Census Bureau is committed to keeping your information confidential, private and secure. By law, individual-level census information cannot and will not be shared with any agency. Furthermore, cybersecurity measures have been put in place to keep your information safe, and any unlawful release of information is punishable by a $250,000 fine and/or five years in prison. 
Who Gets Counted?
Census forms are filled out by household. Everyone living at the address matters and everyone needs to be counted, including children (foster children are included). 
How To Participate
Filling out the census is quick, easy, confidential and it helps you and your family more than you know. By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate. You have three options to respond. Given the pandemic, please take advantage of the digital option.

Also note, you won't be visited by a Census Worker unless you fail to respond or are late to respond.
Pledge Your Support
If all of this sounds great to you, show your support. Download a pledge and post it to your Instagram or Facebook page using the hashtags #BeTheRock #ShapeYourFuture
Need More Help?
Visit 2020census.gov for general information. Or find a nonprofit or community action agenc y (scroll to the end of the page) for more assistance.