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2020 Census Information
Overview
"Census Day" was April 1, 2020, but with the extraordinary circumstances related to COVID-19, not everything is rolling out as expected with the 2020 Census. According to the US Census Bureau:
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau has adjusted 2020 Census operations to protect the health and safety of our employees and the public, and to ensure a complete and accurate count of all communities based on guidance from federal, state, and local health authorities.
The Census Bureau is expected to announce census offices opening this summer to follow-up with households who have yet to respond to the Census. The majority of census offices across the country will begin follow-up work on August 11. All offices will conclude work no later than October 31.
As efforts to achieve a national count progress, municipalities have an opportunity to create an accurate population picture that will impact planning on the local, state, and federal levels for years to come.
Visit this page often for updates on how municipalities can best prepare for the Census and utilize the information delivered.
For updates on the US Census from a Federal perspective, visit the 2020 Census Information Center.
For updates on coronavirus’ impacts on the Census, visit the 2020 Census Operational Adjustments due to COVID-19 page.
DOWNLOAD: NLC Municipal Action Guide
The NJLM affiliate, National League of Cities, has prepared a 36-age census Municipal Action Guide that can be downloaded from Cities Count: Preparing for the 2020 Census.
The guide includes the following sections:
- City Census Checklist
- Census Timeline for Cities
- Fast Facts & Talking POints for Constituents
- The "Citizenship Question"
- And more...
LINK: Explainer Video From NLC
The National League of Cities has created a motion graphic video on the 2020 Census. This explainer video seeks to maintain interest and promote best practices around the Census, all while providing you with a resource to send out to your community and network.
Helpful Information
- NJ Department of State NJ Census 2020 page
- Press Release: Acting Gov. Oliver Highlights Census Kickoff and Countdown to Census 2020
- Five Ways to Prepare Your City for Next Year’s Census (NLC Blog)
- 2020 Census Presentation, March 8, 2019
- Supreme Court to Review Census Citizenship Question, NLC Blog Post, 2/15/19
- The 2020 Census Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Operation (for 2020 LUCA Flyer Version 1) (PDF)
- 2020 Census Update on Registration Closing
- LUCA Messaging Newsletter, April 2017 (PDF)
Municipal Efforts
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Final NJ Census Push in Full Swing
New Jersey is in the midst of a Get Out The Count effort. Your help is needed before the Census ends Sept. 30. Please ask your constituents who haven't yet filled out their Census to fill it out now! Read on... -
Census 2020- Time Is Running Out
Please remind your citizens, friends, family members, co-workers, and neighbors to respond to the 2020 Census. Everyone who lived in the US on April 1, 2020, is required to be counted. Online responses will be accepted at 2020census.gov until Sept. 30. Read on... -
Census Bureau Moves to Cut Data Collection Phase Short
The U.S. Census Bureau released information on a number of steps being taken to shorten the time for field data collection to the end of September and to provide reapportionment data to the Congress by the end of the year Read on...