Your 2020 Census Response Matters

It’s Not Too Late: Respond Now

If you have already responded to the 2020 Census—thank you! Your response helps shape your future.

Respond to the 2020 Census

If you have not yet responded, you are strongly encouraged to do so promptly. You can respond online at 2020census.gov — without ever having to leave home or meet with a census taker. 

Your participation in the 2020 Census is mandated by the Constitution, even if you recently completed another survey from the U.S. Census Bureau. And while you are required by law to participate, the Census Bureau is required by law to protect your answers. Your responses are used only to produce statistics, and the Census Bureau does not disclose any personal information.

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Encourage Others to Respond

Video Message from Director Dillingham on 2020 Census Response Rates

Great progress continues to be made in the 2020 Census, and more than 60% of households have responded so far. 

Check out the 2020 Census response rate map to see how many households have responded in cities and towns across the country.

Your voice can make a difference. We have made it easy for you to share interesting facts, true stories, and how-to guides on your social media to underscore the importance of responding to the census.

Help Us Count

2020 Census Operational Updates

The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with federal, state, and local health officials, began a phased restart of some 2020 Census field operations in select geographic areas earlier this month. 

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2020 In Focus: Our Growing Country

In Focus: Our Growing Country

The census has counted the U.S. population every 10 years since 1790. Here is a look at how the country has grown. 

 

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About the 2020 Census

The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. The 2020 Census will count everyone who lives in the U.S. as of April 1, 2020. Census statistics help determine the number of seats each state holds in the U.S. House of Representatives and how billions of dollars in federal funds will be allocated by state, local, and federal lawmakers every year for the next 10 years.

If you've already responded or no longer want to receive 2020 Census response reminders, click here and we'll remove you from future reminders.