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Stand up and be counted: the 2020 Census is coming!The 2020 Census is just around the corner and that means it’s time to stand up and be counted. The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to deliver invitations to participate in the 2020 Census to most Americans by mid-March. This year’s Census will be historic as the largest and most technologically advanced, with many Americans able to complete the official questionnaire online. Watch this video for more information. What is the Census?The Census is a count of the entire U.S. population enshrined in Article 1, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution. The confidential information gathered by the Census questionnaire determines how federal tax dollars will be shared to each community and has taken place every 10 years, since 1790 when Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson oversaw the process. What are the questions?The Census questionnaire asks how many people are living in your home; their sex, age, race, ethnicity; their relationships to each other; phone number and whether you own or rent your home. A comprehensive list of census questions is available on the U.S. Census Bureau’s website. |
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Dates to remember!March 12 - 20: Households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail. April 1: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. May - July: Census takers will begin visiting homes that haven’t responded to the 2020 Census to help make sure everyone is counted. As always: protect your family from scammers!Bad actors will be hard at work while the Census is being conducted, so remain vigilant! See below for some tips to keep your information safe against scam artists.
Think you’ve been scammed?Call 800-923-8282 to speak to a local U.S. Census Bureau representative. Additional Resources
Hillsborough County 2020 Census Information |
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