Census 2020: Make Sure You Are Counted!
You should have recently received communication in the mail about the Census count. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census to determine the number of people living in the United States. It is very important that everyone living in Michigan respond online, by phone or by mail.
An accurate count is critically important in determining how much federal funding our state will receive for essential services that impact local communities. For instance, in 2016, Michigan received nearly $30 billion in federal funding for programs like highway planning and construction, food and housing assistance, health, and education. Governments, businesses, communities and non-profits all rely on the data these questions produce to make critical decisions.
The 2020 Census consists of just 9 questions and can be completed in less than 10 minutes. The Census questions can be found here: Sample Census Questions
We are asking you to do two things: First, please participate in the Census. Every home will receive an invitation to participate in the mail by April 1st (this day is also called Census Day!). If you misplace the invitation, you can still participate but will need to verify your address. Second, encourage your friends and family to participate as well.
To fill out the Census online, you can go to: www.2020census.gov
To respond by phone, call: 1-844-330-2020.
For additional information about the 2020 Census, you can also visit: www.michigan.gov/census2020
Responding to the Census is vital to Michigan’s future success and your participation matters!