Time Is Running Out. Let’s Do This!

We need your help to remind your friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors to respond to the 2020 Census. Time is running out! Everyone who lived in the United States on April 1, 2020, is required to be counted—whether or not they are a U.S. citizen.

The time to act is now, at 2020census.gov!

Where there are more people, there are more needs—for schools, roads, and services for families, older adults, and children. Communities will miss out on funding for critical public services for the next 10 years unless everyone is counted. Every response matters!

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How Does Your State Compare?

Curious about what percentage of households in your state have been counted by census takers? Check out Nonresponse Followup and total response rates, updated daily, for each state.

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Ensuring That Everyone Is Counted

The 2020 Census is a massive undertaking. Our goal is to ensure that no person is left out of the census or counted in more than one place. Census takers are visiting every household that has not already responded to the 2020 Census. In certain areas, the Census Bureau is also calling households, reminding them to respond.

Some households that have already completed the census may be visited by a census taker conducting quality checks or receive a text message from the Census Bureau asking them to participate in the 2020 Census User Experience Survey. 

If you’re not sure whether the communication you received is legitimate, please visit Avoiding Fraud and Scams.

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2020 in Focus: Up for the Challenge

2020 Census Response Rate Challenges are unfolding across the United States. Read about how two North Dakota cities are encouraging members of their communities to respond to the once-a-decade population count.

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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. on 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.