Preparing for Census 2020 Census 101
Agenda • Census Overview – Why We do a Census – Why it is Vital for States • Confidentiality • 2020 Census – 3 Ways to Self-Respond – Key dates • Community Partnership & Engagement Program
Why We Do a Census? Article 1, Section 2 of the US Constitution The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct.
The Decennial Census Conduct a census of population and housing Disseminate results to the President, the States and the American People Other uses of Census data: • Apportion representation among states • Distribute federal dollars to states • Draw congressional and state legislative districts, school districts and voting precincts • Enforce voting rights and civil rights legislation • Inform planning decisions of federal, tribal, state and local government • Inform organizational decisions (e.g., where to locate, size of market, etc.) of businesses and non-profits 3
Confidentiality • The Census Is Required by Law and Confidential • All responses to Census Bureau surveys and censuses are confidential and protected under Title 13 of the U.S. Code • The results from any census or survey are reported in statistical format only. • Furthermore, under Title 13, U.S. Code, all Census Bureau employees swear a lifetime oath to protect respondent data. It is a felony for any Census Bureau employee to disclose any confidential census information during or after employment, and the penalty for wrongful disclosure is up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of $250,000.
What’s New? • Increased Use of Technology • Response Options • Applying for Jobs- Online
New Ability to Self Respond Starting March 12, 2020 3 Ways to Self Respond • Internet • Phone • Mail (Or traditional in-person interview if do not SELF-RESPOND)
2020 Census Key Dates • Mid-March 2020 – Residents invited to respond Individual Housing Units (HUs) by either: Mail (to USPS Mailable addresses) Hand Delivery (to rural/PO Box, non-USPS HU delivery) 1. Letter mailed 1. List housing units (operation is called update Leave) 2. Reminder postcard 2. Leave Questionnaire (Spanish in certain areas) & Letter 3. The Paper Questionnaire w/ other Response Options (internet & phone) Options to Self-Respond (open to all residents): Internet, Telephone or Paper • March 12, 2020 – Self-Response begins & continues through July 2020
2020 Census Key Dates • April 1, 2020 – Census Day - (reference day = where you live on April 1) • Mid-April 2020 – Early Non-Response Follow-Up • December 31, 2020 – Deliver counts to the president
CENSUS JOBS NOW LIVE! https://2020census.gov/jobs 10
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
What is a Complete Count Committee? MEDIA A CCC is a volunteer committee comprised of trusted voices from COMM the community to increase awareness about the Census and BUSINESS motivate residents to respond. IMMIGRANT The purpose is to: COMMUNITY RECRUITING ORG • Educate people about the 2020 Census and foster cooperation with enumerators -MAYOR -COUNTY OFFICIAL GROUP • Encourage community partners to motivate people to self- (OR EX-OFFENDER respond QUARTERS DESIGNEE) • Engage grass roots organizations to reach out to hard to count FAITH VETERANS groups and those who aren’t motivated to respond to the BASED national campaign EDUCATION HOMELESS (K-12)
Counting “Hard -to- Count” Populations
For More Information….. Clarissa Suárez-Russell U.S. Census Bureau — Denver Region Mobile: 402-975-5765 Email: clarissa.suarez.russell@2020census.gov
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