Census community meeting at Cora McCorvey center this Tuesday

We Count

Complete Count Committee meeting this Tuesday

Join the Minneapolis Complete Count Committee this Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at the Cora McCorvey Health & Wellness Center to find out what organizations are planning to do for outreach to ensure that all are counted in the 2020 census. Free food provided.

  • Learn about exciting outreach activities planned for the 2020 census.
  • Get ideas for what your organization can do to expand, enhance or complement existing activities.
  • We’re all busy; find ways to support existing activities.

Who should attend:

  • Organizations looking for census outreach ideas.
  • Organization looking for others to join their census outreach activities.
  • Organizations that have received funding to promote the census.
  • Individuals wanting to help make sure all are counted.

Minneapolis Complete Count Committee Community Meeting

  • Cora McCorvey Health & Wellness Center,1015 N 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405
  • Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6 - 8 p.m.

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2020 Census Jobs Available

Would you like to earn additional income with a flexible schedule all while helping your community? The Census Bureau has recently increased hourly positions in Hennepin County to $27 per hour. To learn more about this exciting opportunity visit https://2020census.gov/jobs.html

Photo of crowd with text, Earn Extra income while helping your community!

Mark your calendars for the Community Connections Conference: February 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Banner City of Minneapolis Community Connections Conference. We count. Todos contamos. Natirakoob. Peb muaj nuj nqi.

This conference is a free, public event that brings together residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods and decision-makers to connect, learn and address community issues. Last year, over 880 people participated, including Mayor Frey and City Council.

The theme for the 2020 Community Connections Conference is “We count,” emphasizing how welcome and valued all communities are in the City of Minneapolis. On February 1, 2020, join us to learn about the importance of the upcoming 2020 census, special election voting as well as important local issues and City policies such as housing, immigration and wage theft. 

Registration for this event is free and includes food, networking opportunities as well as over 100 exhibitors, informative breakouts, speakers, panels and performances! Visit our conference page to learn more.

Nonprofits and public institutions are invited to table at the conference free of charge. Registration for exhibitors closes on Dec. 31 or when space is full. Visit minneapolismn.gov/connectionsconf to learn more.


See how you can get involved in Census events in your community!

Hmong language census training group photo from Dec. 2019

The City of Minneapolis is partnering with neighborhoods and communities to strengthen representation in the upcoming 2020 Census! Make sure your communities are counted by visiting our page for additional information including events and resources.


Translated materials and resources

Tirokoob 101 Somali Census 101 brochure preview

The City of Minneapolis has translated census outreach materials into additional languages not available on the Census Bureau website.

Visit minneapolismn.gov/census/wecountresources for information in:

  • Hmong
  • Lao
  • Somali

The resources page also includes existing translations on the US Census website in:

  • Spanish
  • English
  • Other major languages.

Michelle Rivero and Alberder Gillespie holding We Count signs at 2020 Census kickoff celebration

More information about the City of Minneapolis We Count campaign:

Read more about the Minneapolis We Count campaign, including materials, resources and door-knocking and volunteer opportunities at wecountminneapolis.org


If you need a reasonable accommodation to fully participate or if you need information in an alternative format, please contact 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users call 612-673-2157. Para asistencia 612-673-2700 · Yog xav tau kev pab, hu 612-673-2800 · Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 612-673-3500

minneapolismn.gov/census