Don't miss the count: the 2020 Census ends Sept. 30!
Respond safely by calling 844-330-2020

Despite COVID-19, the 2020 Census is in full swing and nearing its end. Don't miss being counted! You and your family can remain safe while completing the Census. This year's Census will be historic as the largest and most technologically advanced, with many Americans able to complete the official questionnaire online.

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 - including here in Tampa and Hillsborough County. The Census 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. Despite the Trump Administration's efforts to include a question on citizenship, know that there is NO citizenship question on the 2020 Census.  A comprehensive list of census questions is available on the U.S. Census Bureau’s website.

Respond safely to the Census by September 30th by phone at 844-330-2020

As always: protect your family from scammers!

The local Hillsborough Complete County Committee is in your neighborhood reminding everyone to respond to the Census. These individuals will identify themselves as committee members, but remain vigilant to anything that doesn't sound right.

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.

• Census agents will NOT ask for your social security number.
• Census agents will NOT ask for your banking information, credit card information or money.
• Census agents will NOT threaten jail time for failure to complete the questionnaire.
• Census agents will NOT ask for your citizenship status.

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
hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/citizens/2020-united-states-census
Official U.S. Census Bureau Website
https://www.2020census.gov/