Frequently Asked Questions for National Census
What is the Census?
- The Census is a short survey that the US Census Bureau sends to each household in the nation every decade. It is required by the Constitution to count every person living in the United States of America.
Why is it Important?
- The Census acts as a pillar of the American Democracy and Constitution and ensures the votes of all citizens are accounted during the allocation of seats in the congress. It also informs citizens about how $900 billion of taxpayer money are spent every year on building roads, providing health insurance, and improving education. An accurate measure of this is essential for a strong democratic system as it ensures that the people will receive proper representation in government.
When is the Census?
- The Census is currently going on. It began on March 12, 2020, and most people should have received an invitation to the Census on their email or an actual form. You can fill this online from your home and it should not be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can carry out your role to protect democracy in America by responding to it.
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How to Respond to the Census?
- Responding to the Census has never been easier as you can do it at home via the internet or phone without the need to meet anyone at all.
Online
- You can use an ID code that the Census Bureau sends you to login to their website and complete the census. Even without it you can still fill the census on their website.
Phone
- You can also contact a Census Bureau Representative by calling on the number 1-844-330-2020 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m.
Mail
- If you received your Census form via mail, then you would have also received a postal-paid envelope with it for mailing the form back. In case you have lost the envelope, you can mail your survey to:
Director
U.S. Census Bureau
P.O. Box 5050
Jeffersonville, IN 47199-5050
- You need to submit only one response for the entire household which should include everyone – including children.
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Is Census Private?
- Yes, the Census Bureau has the strongest privacy protections in federal law. Private information of the Census Bureau is never published, and it is illegal for the Bureau to do such an act. This information can also not be disclosed to anyone including other bodies of the federal government such as law enforcement.
Will There Be a Citizenship Question?
- No, the Supreme Court has blocked the government from adding a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.
Where Should College Students Be Counted?
- College students should be counted at their college addresses. This is including if they are currently at home due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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