The Census is fast, easy and important! 

Census 2020 will NOT ask about citizenship status or for information like a social security number.

Yes, for 72 years after the information is collected. Under current federal law, the Census Bureau cannot share census responses identifying individuals with the public or other federal agencies, including immigration authorities and other law enforcement, until 72 years after the information is collected. The Census Bureau, however, can release anonymized census information about specific demographic groups at a level as detailed as a neighborhood.

The timeline for self-response has been extended! Beginning March 2020 through October 31, 2020 everyone will be asked to complete the Census online, by phone, or by mail.

Yes. Online and by phone you can choose to take the Census in these languages. To complete the Census by phone, please call the number beside the language you need: 

• English - 844-330-2020
• Spanish - 844-468-2020
• Chinese (Mandarin) - 844-391-2020
• Chinese (Cantonese) - 844-398-2020
• Vietnamese - 844-461-2020
• Korean - 844-392-2020
• Russian - 844-417-2020
• Arabic - 844-416-2020
• Tagalog - 844-478-2020
• Polish - 844-479-2020
• French - 844-494-2020
• Haitian Creole - 844-477-2020
• Portuguese - 844-474-2020
• Japanese - 844-460-2020
• Telephone Display Device (TDD)

Yes! You have the the option of completing your Census information by phone or mail.

Call 1-844-330-2020 to complete the Census by phone.

It takes only a few minutes to complete the Census. It has short questions that are very easy to understand.

If you are completing a paper questionnaire, use a pen with blue or black ink, or a #2 pencil.

The 2020 Census will provide a snapshot of our nation—our population—where we're living, and so much more. The results are critically important because Census data help businesses, researchers, and policymakers all make decisions. The data could show, for example, that your community needs a new fire department, more funding for school lunches, or more services for single-parent families.

The U.S. Constitution requires that electoral districts be periodically adjusted or redrawn to account for population shifts. Each decade, the Census reveals where populations have risen or fallen. State legislatures or independent bipartisan commissions handle the process of actually redrawing district lines. The U.S. Census Bureau provides population counts to the states so that they can redistrict based on the population shifts.

Technically, yes. However, since 1970 the agency has not prosecuted those who do not respond . According to US Code, if you're over 18 and refuse to answer all or part of the Census, you can be fined up to $100. If you give false answers, you're subject to a fine of up to $500.

No, they will be counted at their college residence, UNLESS they are studying abroad, in which case YES count them in your household count. 

The Census gives us data about our community, it affects the distribution of billions of dollars in federal spending, and determines the number of elected decision-makers representing us.

YES, if your child or loved one is abroad during the 2020 Census they will not be counted unless you include them in your household count!

You can skip questions and submit an incomplete Census form and still be included in the head count. However, multiple incomplete questions may result in a follow-up phone call or visit from a Census worker.

The Census Bureau is expected to announce the new population counts by Dec. 31, 2020. Census data used for state and local redistricting are set to be released by March 31, 2021. The Census Bureau is planning to release other new census data beginning in Spring 2021.

Se espera que la Oficina del Censo anuncie los nuevos recuentos de población antes del 31 de diciembre de 2020. Los datos del censo utilizados para la redistribución de distritos estatales y locales se publicarán antes del 31 de marzo de 2021. La Oficina del Censo planea publicar otros datos del censo nuevos a partir de la primavera de 2021.