Census Maryland 2020 Newsletter, July 10, 2020
Maryland Department of Planning sent this bulletin at 07/10/2020 04:31 PM EDT
Hjarman CorderoEven before September 2019, when the City of Rockville launched its “Everyone Counts” campaign, Hjarman Cordero has been a tireless champion for the entire Rockville community, advocating and raising awareness for the importance of participating in the 2020 Census. The Census is one of the Rockville mayor and council’s central priorities and Hjarman has been at the forefront of this effort, reaching out to the community in numerous ways through the city’s Public Information and Community Engagement Division. He acts as the liaison with Montgomery County government, the Montgomery County Complete Count Committee, the Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, and the U.S. Census Bureau. His hard work has focused on the hard-to-reach Rockville neighborhoods and communities, including racial and ethnic minorities, low-income and homeless families, non-English speakers, and isolated seniors. He personally assembled approximately 100 Census yard signs placing them in eight neighborhoods with low response rates. Hjarman led the effort to create and include a census insert, in multiple key languages, in the April edition of the city’s newsletter sent to every home and business in Rockville. He delivered flyers in English, Spanish, and Chinese to several multifamily housing units throughout the city. Under his leadership, the city placed window clings at key bus stops and in city facilities.
Julia GlanzJulia Glanz, who in the past month made local news as the new acting Mayor of the City of Salisbury with the mayor’s recent military deployment, has been the lead marketing and media design coordinator for the Salisbury-Wicomico Complete Count Committee since its inception. Julia brings life, creative ideas, and unique solutions to the committee, which benefits greatly from her unique skill set.  Golshan JalaliMs. Golshan Jalali has championed the Census effort through her expertise in social media messaging. Golshan has gone beyond her role in order to share the vital importance of the Census in creative ways and has used a design-oriented approach to provide content to multiple stakeholders. She tirelessly promoted Complete Count Committee events and initiatives through her design and social media acumen, including: Four “Count Me In” Series events in April; the “CountMDin” Digital Action Campaign; a thermometer/tracker and University of Maryland Toolkit displaying self-response rates of the state, Prince George’s County, and City of College Park in a creative way; and a Video Challenge offering prizes for short, creative videos created to educate the public on the Census. Golshan worked hard on student outreach at the University of Maryland at College Park, including posting Census banners at prominent campus lectures and events, working with the VP of Student Affairs to send email sent to students informing them on where and how to respond to the Census, and creating a faculty presentation for sharing with students. Golshan has consistently capitalized on popular trends to highlight the Census, demonstrated by her vast portfolio of digital communication graphics and campaigns.  John WatsonJohn Watson has been a valued member of the Maryland Department of Planning's Census 2020 Team for the past year. In fact, today marks his one-year anniversary on this project. As Maryland Census Outreach Coordinator, his work with local complete count committees and the state complete count committee has been instrumental to the success of the Maryland Census. John’s dedication to ensuring every Marylander is counted has made him invaluable to the Maryland Census Team.  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 July 10, Maryland Self-Response Rate at 65.9 PercentAs of July 10, Maryland’s self-response rate to the 2020 Census is 65.9 percent, while the national average is 62.0 percent. Maryland is 12th in the U.S., just 0.4% behind #11 Indiana, and remains 2nd in the region, behind only Virginia at 66.8 percent. Maryland is ahead of Pennsylvania Carroll (77.8 percent and up to number 26 in the entire U.S. out of 3,200+ counties), Howard (75.8 percent), and Harford (74.0 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 WeekBarclay; Eagle Harbor; Funkstown; Galestown; Henderson; Kitzmiller; Marydel; Oxford; Rock Hall; Sharpsburg; Smithsburg; and Vienna            
2020 Census Begins In-Person Count of People Living in Group QuartersGroup Quarters Enumeration is the U.S. Census Bureau's special set of operations for counting people who live or stay in the estimated 250,000 group quarters facilities, such as correctional facilities for adults, college/university student housing, nursing/skilled nursing facilities, group homes, residential treatment centers, and military barracks. The Census Bureau works directly with group quarters administrators in responding to the 2020 Census on behalf of residents to ensure a complete and accurate census count. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau 
You Play a Key Role in the 2020 CensusThe responses are rolling in. More than 90 million households have responded to the 2020 Census, with more than four in five households doing so online. People can still respond online, by phone, or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker at their door. Spread the word: Respond to the 2020 Census now! Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce Promotes Census Count in Their Chamber Connection NewsletterGetting folks to respond to the Census every 10 years has always been a challenge, and adding a pandemic to the mix has made it even more difficult. Several key dates have been extended to allow for more time to respond to the 2020 Census and there is still time to ensure that we count everyone living in Dorchester County. The objective of the 2020 Census is to count each person in the location where they were primarily living on April 1 of this year. You have many options to respond; you can mail in the form, you can complete it online, or make a simple phone call. Read Full Article in the Dorchester Chamber Connection newsletter [see Page 4]
 Share This Image on Your Social Media...And many more from the Maryland Census 2020 website Go the Census Social Media page to download this and other images that are ready to share with your followers. 
Census Efforts Still UnderwaySNOW HILL – Local officials continue to encourage residents and homeowners to complete the Census. Because of COVID-19, the Census deadline for self-response has been extended to Oct. 31, giving citizens more time to ensure they’re counted. Officials say it’s critical that Worcester County’s count is accurate since the 2020 Census figures will be used for the next decade. Read Full Article at The [Ocean City] Dispatch 
County Complete Count Committee (CCC) Outreach Highlight: Allegany CountyThe Allegany County Complete Count Committee is working in the county to ensure that every person is accurately counted. Some of their outreach actions are listed below:
Visit the Allegany County Census 2020 Facebook page
County Complete Count Committee (CCC) Outreach Highlight: Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Complete Count Committee is working in the county to ensure that every person is accurately counted. Some of their outreach actions are listed below:
Visit the Montgomery County Census 2020 web page
The Town of Garrett Park: "Census 2020 - Time to be Counted"Garrett Park's response rate is 80.3% Let's get to 100%
Read the Full Post at The Town of Garrett Park
It’s Your Community. Help Shape Its Future: Raising Awareness About the 2020 CensusCompleting the 2020 Census is easy, secure, and important. The future of cities, towns, and states across the country depends on everyone raising awareness and encouraging people to respond to the Census. You can make a difference on social media. The U.S. Census Bureau has made it easy for you to share interesting facts, true stories, and how-to guides that underscore the importance of responding to the census. Download Resources at the U.S. Census Bureau 
Nonprofit View: Community Counting on Everyone to Fill Out CensusCommentary by Don Rowe, executive director of The Arc Carroll County, and the chair of Carroll County’s complete count committee for the 2020 U.S. Census. Information derived from the census helps to appropriate funds for hospitals, law enforcement, fire companies, education, non profits, local infrastructure, and libraries. When I think of the $18,500 per person over 10 years that is gained when someone takes 10 minutes to fill out the census, it is a no-brainer. Thankfully, the citizens of Carroll County have historically completed the Census. If you look at the services in our community and how we respond to situations, I’d like to think it is a direct result of our high response rate that translates into more resources. Read Full Commentary at the Carroll County Times 
How Do Recent Veterans Fare in the Labor Market?New U.S. Census Bureau data show that many veterans who left service during the Great Recession struggled to find stable post-military employment. New experimental Veterans Employment Outcomes (VEO) data provide the most detailed picture to date of how these veterans fared in the civilian labor market. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau
The Town of Denton Holding "Count Me In Denton" Census ContestThe Town of Denton knows that a complete count is important for their community, their schools and their roads. To encourage everyone in the town be counted in the 2020 Census, they are holding a drawing with TEN CHANCES to win. Residents just need to complete their census and submit the form linked below with their conformation number to enter. The contest runs from July 1 through July 31. Eligible participants are limited to the Town of Denton residents who have completed the census survey either online, by phone or by mail. Every Denton household received this flyer with their water bills.
Blog: Update on the 2020 Censusby Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau The leadership and staff of the U.S. Census Bureau – including the half-million census takers joining the 2020 Census team this summer – are fully committed to a complete and accurate count of all people living in the United States, without exception. That is our mission and the mission of our more than 380,000 partnering organizations across the nation that reach into every community and touch every household in America. While the Census Bureau is enormously proud of its central role in conducting the count, the decennial census is a national responsibility and relies on everyone working together. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau Blog
Blog: Data to Inform the Public and Decision-Makers During a Global Pandemicby Ron Jarmin, Deputy Director of the U.S. Census Bureau This began as a busy year for the U.S. Census Bureau. In January, we officially kicked off the constitutionally mandated once-a-decade population count in Toksook Bay and other parts of rural Alaska – and just a few months later the rest of the country began receiving invitations to respond to the 2020 Census. With the arrival of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Census Bureau leadership, putting the health and safety of our staff and the public first, made difficult decisions to delay and extend certain 2020 Census operations. We also adjusted data collection for many of our ongoing household and business surveys. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau Blog
U.S. Population Clock Hits 330 Million: July 23, 2020The U.S. Census Bureau expects the U.S. population to reach 330 million at 8:02 a.m. EDT on July 23, 2020, according to its Vintage 2019 Population Estimates Program (PEP). PEP produces July 1 estimates by using current data on births, deaths, and migration to calculate population change since the most recent decennial census. These estimates are available for each year since the 2010 Census, as well as for past decades. PEP estimates are used in federal funding allocations, as survey controls, as denominators for vital rates and per capita time series, and as indicators of recent demographic changes. Read Full Article at the U.S. Census Bureau and View Population Clock
Vacationers Get a Census Message in Ocean CityTravelers along Ocean City's Coastal Highway will get encouragement to complete their 2020 Census as they pass by 40th street in the resort town. In partnership with the Ocean City Convention Center and the Worcester County Complete Count Committee, the Maryland Department of Planning launched "Take the Census Now!" messaging on the convention center's digital sign today. 
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Follow @MDCensus2020 on Facebook and Twitter July 4: Wishing you a Happy 4th of July from the Maryland 2020 Census Team! July 6: Virtual Bilingual Recruitment Info Session for the Census July 9th! July 10: Congrats Vienna on surpassing your 2010 Self-Response Rate! Let's keep the momentum going!!
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