What is Census 2020 and Why is it Important?
Census 2020 is a national effort to count every person once, only once, and in the right place. The information gathered tells the government how many representatives we get in Congress and where to distribute over $675 billion dollars in funding. Our schools, roads, hospitals, emergency services, and many more services are determined by an accurate count during the Census. You can help your community get the resources it needs by making sure you are counted! Go to 2020Census.gov to learn more!
How Can I Be Counted?
By April 1st, 2020 everyone will be invited to respond to the Census. You can respond in the following three ways:
Online: link TBD!
By phone: 301-763-4636
By mail: Census form sent to your address
**All Census takers you see will be wearing badges and have bags with the Census logo. A Census worker will never ask you for your Social Security number, money, or your bank information. Learn more about avoiding fraud here.
Who is Hard To Count in Kinston?
Some people are less likely to be counted than others. For the 2020 Census, we are trying to get a better count of:
-Children under 6. Counting young children is especially important for supporting schools, child health, food assistance, and resources for children experiencing poverty.
- Residents in Census Tract 104 (Downtown) and Census Tract 103 (Southeast Kinston) shown by the dark blue sections of the map on the right. Tract 103 is one of the hardest to count populations in the country. If you or someone you know lives in either district, encourage them to fill out the Census or become a Census Taker to help their community get the resources they are entitled to!
