Why is it important to me?

Responding to the census is not only your civic duty; it also affects the amount of funding your community receives, how your community plans for the future, and your representation in government. Specifically, data from the 2020 Census is used to:

  • Ensure public services and funding for schools, hospitals, and fire departments
  • Plan new homes and businesses, and improve neighborhoods
  • Determine how many seats your state is allocated in the House of Representatives

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1. What is the Decennial Census?
2. Why is it important to me?
3. When will I complete the Census?
4. How can I respond?
5. What information will be requested?
6. Will my information be kept confidential?
7. What do the 2020 Census forms look like?
8. Where can I go to learn more?