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How to Respond to the 2020 Census

October 03, 2019

For the first time, people will be able to respond anytime, anywhere — online from any device, by phone or by mail.

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How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond

April 16, 2020

Nearly every household will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census either in the mail or from a census taker.
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How Likely Would You Be to Fill Out the Census Form?

January 24, 2019

View how likely different age groups are to fill out the census form.

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Preview of the 2020 Census Video Language Guide

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How the 2020 Census Will Invite Everyone to Respond

Nearly every household will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census either in the mail or from a census taker.
The 2020 Census at a Glance
You can respond to the 2020 Census in Spanish.

All households will have the option to respond in Spanish online or by phone.
Respond to the 2020 Census

Dates for 2020 Census mailers and for responding to the 2020 Census.
2020 Census Mobile Questionnaire Assistance Overview

The modified Mobile Questionnaire Assistance operation will target places where people visit when leaving home.

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Sample Copy of the 2020 Census Questionnaire
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2020 Census Residence Criteria and Residence Situations
Presentation: Residence Criteria and Residence Situations for the 2020 Census [<1.0 MB]
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Planning and management information specific to the 2020 Census - timelines, cost savings, program briefings, and the 2020 Census infographic.
U.S. Census Bureau Finalizes 2020 Census Residence Criteria and Situations

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Conducting the Count

Planning and management information specific to the 2020 Census - timelines, cost savings, program briefings, and the 2020 Census infographic.
Who to Count on Your Census

Planning and management information specific to the 2020 Census - timelines, cost savings, program briefings, and the 2020 Census infographic.

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Memo: 2020 Census Non-English Language Support [<1.0 MB]

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2020 Census press kits

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2020 Census

The 2020 Census marked the 24th count of the U.S. population and the first time that households were invited to respond to the census online.