The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Here's a quick refresher of what it is and why it's essential everyone is counted.
¡El censo del 2020 está mas cerca de lo que piensas! A continuación te damos un rápido repaso de lo qué es y por que es esencial que todos seamos contados
How to Respond
The 2020 Census is happening now. You can respond online,
by phone, or by mail.
Monitoring COVID-19
The U.S. Census Bureau is working with health authorities to ensure their guidance is incorporated into your operations.
Counting College Students
Students affected by college and university closures should be counted where they live while at school.
Learn Who To Count
If you are filling out the census for your home, you should count everyone who is or will be living there as of April 1, 2020
Everyone Counts
The census counts every person living in the U.S. once, only once and in the right place.
Todos cuentan
El censo cuenta a cada persona viviendo en los Estados Unidos solo una vez y en el lugar correcto.
It's in the Constitution
The U.S Constitution requires a census every 10 years. The census covers the entire country and everyone living there. The first census was in 1790.
Está en la constitución
La constitución de los Estados Unidos requiere un censo cada 10 años. El censo cubre el país entero y todos los que viven ahí. El primer censo fue en 1790.
It's about fair representation
Every 10 years, the results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.
Se trata de representación justa
Cada 10 años, los resultados del censo son usados para redistribuir la Cámara de los representantes y así determinar cuántos asientos cada estado recibe.
It's about $675 billion
Census data determine how more than $675 billion are spent, supporting your state, country and community's vital programs.
Se trata de $675 billones
La información obtenida en el censo determina como más de $675 billones de dólares serán gastados, apoyando a tu estado, país y programas vitales en tu comunidad.
It's about redistricting
After each census, state officials use the results to redraw the boundaries of their congressional and state legislative districts, adapting to population shifts.
Se trata de la redistribución de distritos
Después de cada censo, oficiales del estado usan los resultados para delinear los límites de sus distritos legislativos del Congreso y del Estado, adaptándose a los cambios de población.
Taking part is your civic duty
Completing the census is required: it's a way to participate in our democracy and say "I COUNT!"
Participar es tu deber civil
Participar en el censo es un requisito: Es una manera de participar en nuestra democracia y edecir "YO CUENTO".