2020 Census: The Importance and the Benefits

The 2020 Census provides a snapshot of our nation – who we are, where we live, and more. By answering a few simple questions, you can help provide data that will impact our communities for the next decade.

The results of the 2020 Census will inform decisions about how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated to communities across the country—for hospitals, fire departments, school lunch programs, and other critical programs and services.

As communities across New Jersey look to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we will require support and resources from the federal government. It is crucial that we have census data that accurately represent the members of our communities. You can learn more about the importance of the census, and how it affects our communities, here.

Please take a few moments to respond to the 2020 Census by mail, phone, or online here.