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2020 Census: Conducting and Motivating the Count: Counting Puerto Rico

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2020 Census: Conducting and Motivating the Count: Counting Puerto Rico

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The U.S. census has counted Puerto Rico's population since 1910.

The results of the census will help shape the future of Puerto Rico by determining how federal funds are used locally for new hospitals, housing and food assistance, emergency management and disaster relief, new schools, and more.

Timeline

  • In early April 2020, many households received a letter by mail from the Census Bureau, inviting them to respond. These letters provided a Census ID essential for ensuring they were counted in the right place.
  • Beginning May 22, 2020, if respondents had not received a letter in the mail, the Census Bureau dropped off a census invitation and paper form. The invitation included instructions for responding online or by phone, as well as a paper questionnaire.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Census Bureau adjusted 2020 operations in Puerto Rico.

Related Information

Press Release
Census Bureau to Restart Field Operations in Puerto Rico
May 15, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau will resume dropping off 2020 Census invitation packets at homes beginning May 22.
Press Release
Censo del 2020: Se reiniciará actividades de campo en Puerto Rico
May 15, 2020
La Oficina del Censo reanudará la entrega de paquetes de invitación del Censo del 2020 a partir del 22 de mayo.

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Puerto Rico
Get activities in Spanish that feature data and topics about Puerto Rico, and find island-specific 2020 Census resources.
Puerto Rico
Recibe actividades en español que ofrecen información y temas sobre Puerto Rico y encuentra recursos del Censo 2020 específicos para la isla.
About the 2020 Census
As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, America gets just one chance each decade to count its population. <br>Read more about the 2020 Census.
2020 Census: Counting the Island Areas
The 2020 Island Areas Censuses was 100% paper-based and conducted by census takers.
Releasing the Count
Release schedules, data product guides, and other materials related to the release phase of the 2020 Census.
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