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Census 2020

Every 10 years the US Constitution requires that we take a count of America's population. The goal is to count everyone once in the right place. New website coming soon. Follow us at @DCCensus

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Upcoming Events

Nov 21 2019 - 18:30

Census Ambassador Training

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Census Ambassador Training - Thu, Nov 21

1100 4th Street, SW

DC census is hosting an “Ambassador Training” for any interested resident. Learn more about how the census impacts you and how you can help to get your community counted in 2020.

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Census 101

Every ten years, the U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to count all persons living in the U.S.
By April 1, 2020, all DC residents will have received an invitation to take the 2020 U.S. Census online or by phone. By April 15, all DC residents will have the option to respond by mail.
In mid-March 2020, The Census Bureau will mail out one invitation for each household to participate in the 2020 Census.
The Census will ask basic information such as name, age, sex, Hispanic origin, race and ethnicity, relationship of household members, and homeownership status.

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How It Works

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Why the Census matters

The District receives over $6 billion annually through large Federal spending programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Vouchers and education grants based on census data. A complete count means the District receives the funding and services it is entitled for our residents. Census data is also used for planning, policy and budgeting decisions across the City.

New for 2020

New technology will make it easier than ever to respond to the census. For the first time, the internet will be the primary response option making it easy for the public to respond from any location, at any time, all while keeping your information confidential and safe.

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