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THE 2020 CENSUS IS HERE!

Every 10 years, the federal government is required to count all residents in the United States, citizens and noncitizens, through a national census. 

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** Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau is adjusting 2020 Census Operations.** 

You can respond to the Census online, by phone, or by mail by 

 September 30, 2020.

• Funding for community programs and services

• Political representation

• Redistricting

• Sampling and analysis for population research

Census data is safe, secure, and protected by federal law. The Census Bureau is required by law to protect any personal information collected.

Census responses cannot be used against individuals by any government agency or court in any way such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 

• Social Security 

• Bank Account Number of Debit/Credit Card

• US Citizenship

• Political Party

You can begin responding in late March 2020:​

• Complete online or by phone (English + 12 languages)

• Complete paper form (English or Spanish)

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If you do not respond by August 2020, Census Bureau workers will come to your home to follow-up.