Duval Counts Community Ambassador Newsletter
I September 2020 - Issue 13 I
How are we doing?
Please note the information in this report reflects responses received as of 9/14/20.
Duval County -
#12 out of 67 counties
Help us increase our response rate!
Self-Response Rates
National Response:
65.9%
State Response:
62.6%
Duval County Response: 66.6%
#1 out of 9 counties: Largest Self-Responding County in FL
Duval County
Self-Response Rate Report - 9/14/20
Low Responding Census Tracts
in Duval County
Please note this report only includes the self-response rate for each census tract, not the total response rate. Self-response reflects households that complete their 2020 Census questionnaire either online, by phone, or by mail. The following are counted in a separate process and their count is not included in the self-response rate: people who respond through a census taker during nonresponse follow-up, people who are experiencing homelessness, or people who are living in a group housing facility (ex. military barracks, college dorms, nursing homes).
Census Tract 126.01 -
Hyde Park
32205, 32210, 32221
City Council Districts 9, 10 & 12
CPAC District 4

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 45.5%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 45.0%
Census Tract 158.05 - Holiday Hill, Arlington
32211, 32216
City Council District 4
CPAC District 2

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 46.2%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 45.4%
Census Tract 29.01 -
Moncrief Park
32209
City Council Districts 8 & 9
CPAC District 1

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 46.5%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 46.2%
Census Tract 166.06 -
San Jose
32217
City Council District 5
CPAC District 3

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 47.6%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 47.2%
Census Tract 29.02 -
Mid-West Side
32209
City Council Districts 8 & 9
CPAC District 1

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 47.7%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 47.3%
Census Tract 174 -
Eastside, Urban Core
32202, 32206
City Council District 7
CPAC Districts 1 & 2

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 47.9%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 47.7%
Census Tract 15 - 29th & Chase,
Mid-West Side, Hogan's Creek
32206, 32209
City Council Districts 7 & 8
CPAC District 1

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 48.4%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 48.0%
Census Tract 12 -
Springfield
32206
City Council District 7
CPAC District 1

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 50.0%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 49.1%
Census Tract 155.02 -
Arlington, Woodland Acres
32211
City Council District 1
CPAC District 2

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 50.1%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 50.0%
Census Tract 3 -
Fairfield, Phoenix
32206
City Council District 7
CPAC District 1

9/14/20 Self-Response Rate: 50.4%
9/7/20 Self-Response Rate: 50.0%
2020 Census Self-Response Rate Map
The Self-Response Rate Map was developed by the U.S. Census Bureau to provide daily updates on the 2020 Census self-response rate. The 2020 Census Response Rate Map shows total self-response rates, internet self-response rates, and the final 2010 Census self-response rates mapped to 2020 Census geographies. Click below to view the Response Rate Map or to view the 2020 Census rankings.
Partnerships Highlight
The City of Jacksonville has been working with strategic partners to use their natural communication and partnership routes to deliver the 2020 Census message and to create momentum and engagement for member participation and response. One of these strategic partners is the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. As a part of their efforts, The Nonprofit Center awarded more than $40,000 in mini-grants to programs doing direct community outreach to participate in the 2020 Census.

The Nonprofit Center's 2020 Census Mini-Grant Program is supported by The Lucy Gooding Charitable Foundation Trust and The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, to identify, support and fund nonprofit organizations that are committed to ensuring a complete count of Northeast Florida residents during the 2020 Census with an emphasis on Hard-To-Count populations and census tracts. Please see below for highlights from two of the mini-grant recipients: ElderSource and Safe Future Foundation.
ElderSource
Elder Source developed "Operation Kindness" to provide local seniors with much-needed care packages of meals and essential supplies during the current pandemic. In addition to these essential items, Operation Kindness provided an opportunity to encourage seniors to complete the 2020 Census. Census reminders came in the form of stickers attached to the home-delivered meals as well as mailed postcards. This outreach effort spanned the five county Northeast Florida area. Each county in Northeast Florida has experienced at least 30% growth in residents aged 65 and older, so this outreach was especially important to 2020 Census efforts.
Safe Future Foundation
The Safe Future Foundation provided a drive-through community baby shower for new and expectant mothers. Advertising for this event reached all of Duval county, with specific additional outreach to three zip codes in Jacksonville with low response rates to previous Census counts. The drive through baby shower provided important supplies such as diapers and formula as well as themed treats just like a traditional baby shower would have. Each participant was offered the opportunity to complete the census on a thoroughly sanitized tablet as their trunk was being loaded up with their baby shower gifts. 
How YOU Can Help
Important Census Dates to Know
August 11 – September 30, 2020: Census takers will interview homes that haven't responded to the 2020 Census to help make sure everyone is counted. If a household does not respond to any of the invitations, a census taker will follow up in person.
How Partners Can Support the 2020 Census in Light of Social Distancing
As a Community Ambassador, you play a critical role in the 2020 Census outreach effort. It is essential that you share information about the 2020 Census with your community to ensure everyone in Duval County is accurately counted.

Examples on how you can encourage self response during COVID-19:
  • Host a Twitter chat, Facebook Live event, or other social media event, and share 2020 Census messaging on your social channels.
  • Host a webinar or virtual town hall to share 2020 Census information.
  • Include 2020 Census information in your newsletter to encourage response.
  • Share 2020 Census content on social media.
  • Include a link to respond to the 2020 Census in your email signature.
  • Challenge another neighborhood or community to a friendly Response Rate Challenge.
  • Post a blog or video message to encourage people to respond to the 2020 Census.
  • Hold a parade or dropping off a flyer at every door in low-responding neighborhoods.
2020 Census Outreach Resources & Sample Content
Encouraging Response during COVID-19 Flyer