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Read More>>- Babies count.
- However, newborns in 2020 should only be counted if they were born before April 1. Resource: Big Push to Count Every Newborn and Young Child in 2020 Census
- Answers about who lives in a home will not be shared with landlords/property owners.
- This year you’ll be asked if you’re a U.S. Citizen.
- Responses to the Census can be used by law enforcement.
What’s your Census plan?
First: Think about where you will respond.
Not everyone’s living situation is the same. If you live rent or own your own place, then of course you will answer at the address where you receive your own questionnaire. However, if you are living with someone else, away for college, or have other people living, you will want to familiarize yourself with who else should be counted or not counted in your home. Here is an excellent resource to decide: HOUSEHOLD LIVING SCENARIOS: WHO COUNTS WHERE?
Second: When will you get the form?
In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census.
Third: How will you respond?
By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census.
You will have three options for responding:
- Online.
- By phone.
- By mail.
When answering the Census Questionnaire, you may find these guides from the U.S. Census Bureau very helpful. They are available in over 60 languages. Visit our page on responding to the Census.