RESOURCES
Factsheets, FAQs, and other materials for the 2020 Census.
FAQs
The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Here’s a quick refresher of what it is and why it’s essential that everyone.
The census asks questions that provide a snapshot of the nation. Census results affect your voice in government, how much funding your community receives, and how your community plans for the future.
On campus. Off campus. Everyone counts.
California is committed to a complete and accurate count, inclusive of our immigrant populations. California has invested more resources than any other state to ensure our outreach and education efforts are robust and effective. California is committed to working with partners to monitor the federal effort, dispel fear and misinformation, and ensure Californians understand their protections under Title 13.
Factsheets
Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, secure, and protected by federal law.
An estimated 5 percent of kids under the age of 5 weren’t counted in the 2010 Census. That’s about 1 million young children, the highest of any age group. We need your help closing this gap in the 2020 Census. Here’s what our research tells us about why young children are missed and what you can do to help make sure they are counted.