When answering census questions it is important to be accurate & factual.
The census provides vital information for you & your community.
Some reasons for the census include:
- It determines how many representatives each state gets in Congress & is used to redraw district boundaries.
- Communities rely on census statistics to plan for a variety of resident needs including new roads & emergency services.
- Businesses use census data to determine where to open places to shop.
- Each year, the federal government distributes more than $675 billion to states & communities based on Census Bureau data.
Below are some links to common questions.