Census Maryland 2020 Newsletter, June 26, 2020
Maryland Department of Planning sent this bulletin at 06/26/2020 04:43 PM EDT
Dr. Branté DashiellAs Co-Chair of the Salisbury-Wicomico Complete Count Committee (CCC), Dr. Branté Dashiell has gone above and beyond promoting, creating, and encouraging participation in the Census. While a full time educator in Wicomico County, Dr. Dashiell attends every CCC meeting, encouraging members to support a strong and complete Census count in Wicomico County. "Branté, with assistance from Co-Chair Sonya Whited, are the heartbeat of the Census in Wicomico County," said Jesse Drewer on behalf of the Wicomico County CCC.
Karen MonteithKaren Monteith, Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Denton, has been the town's representative to the Caroline County Census team from the start. Karen has submitted grants for getting the Census messaging out to county and town residents and has involved staff to continually post Census information on the town's website.  Already Taken the Census? Let Us KnowLet us know if you’ve already taken the Census by clicking the I've Been Counted link below. We’ll keep you updated to help you:
I've Been CountedThe 2020 Census Has NOT Been SuspendedRumorThe 2020 Census has been suspended or cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. HERE ARE THE FACTSAlthough some of the activities undertaken by the US Census Bureau have been adjusted or delayed, self response to the 2020 Census continues through October 31. The Census can be completed online, by phone or by mail. Click here to take the Census now.
In This Issue
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News and EventsAs of June 26, Maryland Self-Response Rate at 65.7 PercentAs of June 26, Maryland’s self-response rate to the 2020 Census is 65.7 percent, while the national average is 61.7 percent. Maryland is 12th in the U.S., just .4% behind Utah and Indiana, and remains 2nd in the region, behind only Virginia at 66.6 percent. Maryland is ahead of Pennsylvania (65.0 percent), Delaware (59.5 percent), the District of Columbia (57.8 percent), and West Virginia (53.3 percent). Carroll (77.4 percent and number 27 in the entire U.S. out of 3,200+ counties), Howard (75.5 percent), and Harford (73.7 percent) counties are leading the state. Twenty two Maryland counties/jurisdictions have achieved self-response rates over 50 percent and 15 counties rates exceed the national average. View Maryland County and Municipality Response Rates at the MDP's Census 2020 Response Rate At-A-Glance Dashboard  Congratulations to These Municipalities that Exceeded Their 2010 Response Rate in the 2020 Census This WeekAccident; Church Hill; Emmitsburg; Fruitland; Greenboro; Highland Beach; Leonardtown; Ridgley; Rising Sun; and Trappe  
      
Spanish Language Census Outreach Tool Kits Now Available on the Maryland Census 2020 WebsiteThe Maryland Department of Planning has published a webpage on Census.Maryland.gov that collects its Spanish language outreach materials in one place. On the Spanish Language Census Outreach Tool Kits page, there are printable flyers, social media assets, and shareable videos in Spanish that communities can use to get the Census message out to their residents. View the Resources at the Spanish Language Census Outreach Tool Kits page 
Share This: "I See Some People Have Not Filled Out Their 2020 Census"
County Complete Count Committee Outreach Highlight: St. Mary's CountySt. Mary's County reached and surpassed their 2010 Census response rate on May 22. The St. Mary’s County CCC made many adjustments to its outreach during the COVID-19 stay-at-home period. Outreach has been conducted through email, social media, and by telephone. The Census 2020 message is being coordinated through trusted sources, the schools, businesses, and civic and community organizations. Listed is a sampling of their efforts to engage the county:
Visit St. Mary's County's Census 2020 webpage
County Complete Count Committee Outreach Highlight: Carroll CountyCarroll County's Census 2020 response rate is putting them in a good position to meet their goal of 85 percent. The county's response is currently ranked first in Maryland among counties and 27th nationwide (out of 3,215 counties). The county CCC's campaign, Carroll Counts, has been successful in keeping the Census message in front of residents by:
Visit Carroll County's Census 2020 webpage
Share This: "Your Flock Counts in the Census"This image is available for faith-based communities to use in their social media and other communications to their congregations. 
Nearly 70% of County Residents Have Responded to the 2020 CensusSome 69.5% of Calvert County residents have responded to the 2020 U.S. Census. That’s the word from county planner Jenny Plummer-Welker, who updated the planning commission about the census at its June 17 meeting. She noted that Calvert’s response rate is higher than the state’s 65.5% and ranks seventh highest of the 24 entities in the state, which include 23 counties and the city of Baltimore. Those statistics were as of June 16. Read Full Article in the Calvert Recorder
Hope with Feathers Inspires and Connects CommunitiesA virtual cultural gala hosted by the Howard County Chinese Cultural Center On a pleasant Friday evening, the Howard County Chinese Cultural Center Watch the Virtual Concert on YouKu
 Census Bureau Plans to Send Additional 2020 Census Reminder Before Census Takers VisitThe U.S. Census Bureau announced this week that it will send an additional reminder postcard to households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. The postcard is scheduled to arrive between July 22 and July 28, a few weeks before census takers are set to begin visiting most households that haven’t responded. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the start of census taker visits from mid-May to mid-August, giving the Census Bureau the opportunity to send one more reminder to households encouraging them to respond online, by phone, or by mail. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
Old Housing, New Needs: Is America’s Housing Ready for an Aging Population?It should come as no surprise that older Americans overwhelmingly want to stay in their home as they age. But are their homes ready for them to stay? For millions of older Americans, home is where they raised a family, hosted holidays, and told bedtime stories to their children and grandchildren. It is often their nest egg as well as an anchor to their community. Older homes don’t always meet the needs of older Americans, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
Low-Income and Younger Adults Hardest Hit by Loss of Income During COVID-19Adults in lower-income and younger households who suffered job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic have less confidence they can pay the next month’s rent or mortgage on time and suffer more mental anguish and food insecurity. These findings come from an analysis of Household Pulse Survey data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
The Census Works to Include Minorities in 2020 CountIn the 2010 Census, nearly nine percent of minority groups were uncounted, resulting in lost funding for communities of color. But officials and advocates are determined to ensure that doesn’t happen in the count for 2020. As Congress grapples with national changes tied to race, another government process is struggling to include minority communities - the 2020 Census. Read Full Article at GOVERNING Magazine
Postcards Encouraging Households to Respond to 2020 Census Sent to P.O. BoxesThe U.S. Census Bureau is sending postcards between June 24 and July 3 to an estimated 1.3 million post office boxes in communities where P.O. boxes are the only mailing address available. The postcards alert households that a Census taker may drop off Census invitations soon or will visit later to interview them. The postcards also provide information on how to respond to the 2020 Census online or by phone. Read Full Release at the U.S. Census Bureau 
How Are Americans Using Their Stimulus Payments?About 85.5% of respondents to the U.S. Census Bureau’s experimental Household Pulse Survey said they had received or expected someone in the household to receive an Economic Impact Payment or stimulus check. The majority of adults in households that received a stimulus check from the federal government say they used it or planned to use most of it on household expenses. Adults in households with incomes between $75,000 and $99,999 were more likely to use their stimulus payments to pay off debt or to add to savings, compared to households overall. The responses were collected June 11 to 16. The survey was sent to 1,172,900 households by email and SMS text messages; 73,472 households responded. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau 
Census Bureau News: 65 and Older Population Grows Rapidly as Baby Boomers AgeU.S. Census Bureau Releases 2019 Population Estimates by Demographic Characteristics The U.S. Census Bureau today released estimates showing the nation’s 65-and-older population has grown rapidly since 2010, driven by the aging of Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964. Read Full Release at the U.S. Census Bureau 
Maryland Nears Milestone in 2020 Census CountAccording to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Maryland currently has a 65.7% self response rate [as of June 26]. As the state nears a two-thirds completion rate, Maryland Census reminds everyone that all residents need to be counted. Read Full Article at MACo's Conduit Street Blog 
Census Maryland 2020 Social Media
Follow @MDCensus2020 on Facebook and Twitter June 22: Congrats Trappe on surpassing your 2010 Self-Response Rate! Let's keep the momentum going!! June 24: You can complete the #2020Census online, by phone, or by mail. June 25: There's still time to fill out your Census! Visit 2020Census.gov
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