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What is the Census?
How does the 2020 Census Impact me?
Is Completing the 2020 Census Safe?
What questions will the 2020 Census ask?

What is the Census?

The U.S. Census:

Is mandated by the U.S. Constitution in Article 1, Section 2.
Has counted every United States citizen every 10 years since 1790!
Counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.
Is required by law, even if you recently completed another survey from the Census Bureau.

How does the 2020 Census Impact me?

The results of the Census influence:

Funding and resources for local schools like school lunch programs, head start programs, special education programs, and grants that support teachers who teach students living in Livingston County.
The planning and construction of roads for local, state and federal, highways in Livingston County.
Aid for public transportation systems serving Livingston County.
The number of seats New York State has in the US House of Representatives.
First Responder funding and resources that keep Livingston County safe and healthy.
Funding for food and medical programs for families living in Livingston County.

Is Completing the 2020 Census Safe?

Confidentiality:

Your responses are protected by law. The U.S. Census Bureau cannot release any information that identifies you individually for 72 years. The Census Bureau uses your information for statistical purposes only, such as helping to inform decisions for new hospitals, schools and roads.

The information collection process is designed with layers of security to keep your information safe and secure. No matter your method of response, your information is collected, transmitted and kept secure throughout the process. The Census Bureau works with the federal intelligence cyber community and industry experts to continuously update protections and safeguards.

Staying Safe at Home

If someone visits your home to collect a response for the 2020 Census, you can do the following to verify their identity:

First, check to make sure that they have a valid ID badge, with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date.
If you still have questions about their identity, you can call 844-330-2020 to speak with a Census Bureau representative.
If you suspect fraud, call 844-330-2020 to speak with a Census Bureau representative. If it is determined that the visitor who came to your door does not work for the Census Bureau, contact your local police department.