Roughly 53% of households in Memphis and 58% in Shelby County have responded to the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail since invitations began arriving in mid-March. This response rate is compared to a national response rate of over 62% as of late July. Your response is important to our community!
The U.S. Census Bureau will begin sending notices to alert households that time is running out. The notices will be strategically sent to residents living in neighborhoods where response rates are considered low or less than 50%.
The global pandemic has brought attention to the need to ensure adequate emergency and medical service capacity is available to the public. Hospitals, clinics, and other crisis and intervention services have always been critical. However, the recent spike locally and across the country of COVID-19 cases emphasize the need for our community to receive a precise allocation of federal dollars directed toward these vital resources.
Our response in Memphis and Shelby County to the 2020 Census will make certain 901 Counts. A complete count will ensure our community gets the federal funding needed to help maintain these essential public health services.
Households have until September 30 to respond to the 2020 Census, however, Census takers are set to begin in-person outreach to households that have not yet responded on August 11th. We encourage everyone to ensure #901Counts by responding to the 2020 Census. Respond Now!
