At the beginning of every decade, the United States takes a census of the country to update population figures, ages and other statistics for purposes of drawing congressional and legislative boundaries and allocating federal funds.
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade.
That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.
Think of your morning commute: Census results influence highway planning and construction, as well as grants for buses, subways, and other public transit systems.
Think of your local schools: Census results help determine how money is allocated for the Head Start program and for grants that support teachers and special education.
The list goes on, including programs to support rural areas, to restore wildlife, to prevent child abuse, to prepare for wildfires, and to provide housing assistance for older adults.
All these benefits happen only if everyone in our community fills out the census survey. Please take the time to be counted!
While the Census continues to make adjustments based on the coronavirus outbreak, it is important to remember that you can complete the Census online from the safety of your home by going to https://go.usa.gov/xdKXh
In addition, it can be completed by phone or by mail. Filling out the 2020 Census is quick, easy, safe, and ensures that all of us are counted.
You can learn more about the U.S. Census Bureau’s response to COVID-19 here: https://2020census.gov/en/news-events/press-kits/covid-19.html
