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Census 2020

2020 Census – Why It's Important

Determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives
Defines congressional and state legislative districts, school districts and voting precincts
Determines the annual allocation of $675 billion dollars in federal funding -
Medicaid, SNAP, Hwy Planning, Section 8 Housing, Special Education Grants, S-CHIP, Title I Grants, National School Lunch Program, WIC, Head Start, Foster Care, Health Center Programs
Provides insight to governments, business and community planning groups for planning purposes
Provides population benchmarks for nearly every other United States survey

2020 Census staff began door to door visits to collect census data last week. People can still respond online.

Use any of these sample messages in your social media posts, newsletters or other communications:

Want more money for our community? Respond to the #2020Census.
Make your voice heard. Respond now at 2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020
The #2020Census affects your voice in government, the f unding your community receives, and how your community plans for the future. #BeHeard#BePrepared #GetCounted at 2020census.gov
#2020Census data will help inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in funding are distributed across our communities each year for things your community needs like health care, roads, and libraries.Visis 2020census.gov
No matter who you are, where you live or what color of mask you wear - we all count! Visist 2020census.gov.
Data from the 2020 Census will be used to help economic development in our town. #yourVoice Matters #GetCounted
Complete the 2020 Census today online, by phone, or by mail. Visit 2020census.gove or call 844-330-2020.

View the video designed for this final push.