Every 10 years, the U.S. Constitution requires the United States Census Bureau to count every person living the United States.

Your answers to the 2020 Census will impact funding decisions for the next 10 years for important local services in our community, including:

• Health clinics
• Schools
• After-school programs
• Public transportation and roads
• School lunch programs
• Playgrounds
• Community centers for seniors

Census 101: What You Need to Know

Información Básica Sobre el Censo En Español

Timeline

The count is now complete, and the Census Bureau is currently processing the data, making sure that everyone is counted once, only once, and in the right place. Here's a look at some of the key upcoming dates, as they are currently scheduled:

2020-2021

• As close to December 31, 2020, as possible: The Census Bureau will deliver population counts used for apportionment to the president as required by law.
• As close to April 1, 2021, as possible: By this date, the Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to the states. This information is used to redraw legislative districts based on population changes.

Learn more about the Census

A Look Back at the 2020 Census

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Is my information confidential?

Personal information provided on the census is kept confidential by law. An individual’s responses can only be used to produce statistics. They cannot be shared with law enforcement agencies or used against people by any government agency or court in any way.

You will be asked a few simple questions, like age, sex, and the number of people who live in your home, including children. The census will never ask for Social Security numbers, bank or credit card numbers, money or donations, or anything related to political parties.

The 2020 Census and Confidentiality

El Censo del 2020 y la Confidencialidad