THE CITY OF EXCELSIOR AND THE 2020 CENSUS
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, America gets just one chance each decade to count its population. The results of the census determine the number of seats for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives and are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. Federal agencies use the results to distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds each year.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Census data determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as districts for state government.
Census data guides federal spending allocation of approximately $589 billion to local communities every year.
Census data helps plan roads, schools, hospitals, senior centers, and emergency services to best serve changing populations.
Census data assists businesses in locating factories & stores, recruiting employees, and conducting market research.
HOW THE 2020 CENSUS WILL INVITE EVERYONE TO RESPOND
Every household will have the option to respond by responding online, by mail, or by phone. Nearly every household will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census from either a postal worker or a census worker.
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