The U.S. Census
What's it do and why does it matter?
Primarily, it's a count of every person in the U.S.
The census tracks how demographics in the U.S. have changed over time. This includes race, income, age, housing and many other factors.
But, it's more than just a simple count of people
The census affects who we elect and how we vote
Businesses use it when deciding where to locate
It helps determine how money is allocated
Important census dates
Dec. 2020
April 1, 2020
Early 2019
May 2020
Aug. 2019
Anyone over the age of 18 is legally required to fill out the census and could face fines for not doing so
Designed by Andrew Henderson/The Oldham Era
Learn more about the U.S. Census
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The U.S. Census
What's it do and why does it matter?
Primarily, it's a count of every person in the U.S.
The census tracks how demographics in the U.S. have changed over time. This includes race, income, age, housing and many other factors.
But, it's more than just a simple count of people
The census affects who we elect and how we vote
Businesses use it when deciding where to locate
It helps determine how money is allocated
Important census dates
Dec. 2020
April 1, 2020
Early 2019
May 2020
Aug. 2019
Anyone over the age of 18 is legally required to fill out the census and could face fines for not doing so
Designed by Andrew Henderson/The Oldham Era
Learn more about the U.S. Census