Every 10 years, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, the federal government undertakes a census count of the U.S. population to determine the allocation of seats held by each state in the House of Representatives. The next federal census is April 1, 2020. A complete and accurate census count is essential for Minnesota and the well-being of our community. Minnesota could potentially lose millions of dollars in federal funding if we don't get a complete count.
Census forms will begin arriving in mid-March 2020 and they should be returned no later than Census Day, April 1st, 2020.
Responses to the census form should include everyone living at that address. There will be four ways to respond: via the internet, over the phone, by mail or in person.
Participation in the 2020 Census is easy, and important.
Every year, the federal government distributes more than $675 billion to state, local and tribal governments based on census data. Census data guides local planning decisions, including where to provide additional social services, build new roads, hospitals and schools, and where to locate job-training centers.
Do your part and count!
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