Partners are critical to the success of a complete and accurate count in 2020. Do you know why the 2020 Census matters? Do you know how participating can help your community? Learn more here.
CENSUS 101
What is a census and why is it important?
Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first taken in 1790, as mandated by the Constitution. It counts our population and households, providing the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital programs — impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care and public policy.
Visit https://www.census.gov/partners/2020.html for all the details and application to become a part of the census team.
It’s not too late to respond to the 2020 Census while being safe and practicing social distancing at home. Once you have responded, please encourage your family, friends, and loved ones to complete the census, too.
While you participate in the Census, you should count yourself at the place where you are living and sleeping most of the time as of April 1, 2020 (Census Day).
(NOTE: This is not sponsored through the City of Colonial Heights
and all questions/concerns regarding this opportunity must be directed to
the US Census Bureau or by calling 1-855-JOB-2020.)
AND YOU CAN BE A
Census Taker
