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Information and resources regarding upcoming Census.

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Census Information Essentials

How can you respond to the Census?

  • ONLINE
  • PHONE
  • PAPER
  • IN PERSON

Due to COVID-19, Census is strongly suggesting responding only to the first three methods mentioned above. 

What are the Census questioned asked?

  1. Name
  2. Phone Number
  3. Age
  4. Sex
  5. Race
  6. Hispanic Orgin
  7. Relationship to householder
  8. Household tenure (own/rent)
  9. Number of people in household
  10. Usual place of residenece

Is it required by each person to answer the Census?
Yes, you are required by law to respond to the 2020 Census (Title 13, U.S. Code, Sections 141 and 193).

Are the Census responses confidential?
All data is protected under Title 13 of the U.S. Code. Records are confidential for 72 years by law.

 

For more information on responding to the Census or Privacy and Security please see the following links: 

https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html

https://2020census.gov/en/data-protection.html

Other FAQs please see the following link:

 https://2020census.gov/en/help.html

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