Complete the Census!

Although a recent court ruling extended the Census timeline through October, an appeal by the Census Bureau is anticipated. The deadline could change again. We urge residents not to wait any longer.

Information taken from DC Office of Planning’s September 2020 E-Newsletter

With the uncertainty around the 2020 Census deadline, we are urging every DC resident to get counted today. The 2020 Census is easy, safe, and confidential. Residents are asked to answer 10 simple questions about themselves and everyone who is living with them. We all must do our part to ensure we get the full representation and federal funding we deserve for schools, housing, health care, and other programs that help us thrive.

As of September 29, 2020, 63.2% of DC households self-responded to the 2020 Census online, by mail, or by phone.

The federal government uses Census data to distribute more than $6 billion annually to the District for vital programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Section Eight Housing Choice Vouchers, Children’s Health Insurance, and Low-Income Home Energy Assistance. Census data is also used to update ward and ANC boundaries. Accurate and complete census data will be critical to COVID-19 recovery efforts as well. Knowing who lives in DC and where is important when making budgeting and planning decisions across all District agencies.

Anyone that has not completed the 2020 Census should self-respond online at 2020census.gov or by calling 1 (844) 330-2020. Residents can also fill the Census questionnaire when an official US Census taker knocks on your door. Find out if Census takers are in your area by texting “DOOR” to 442020 (and get a customized sticker like the one above).