PLEASE FILL OUT
THE CENSUS!
If we miss just
500 people county-wide, that comes out to over $1 million per year and $10 million
total until the next census!
2020 Census Matters More Than Ever
Completing your 2020 United States Census is now more
important than ever for the future of Northeast Pennsylvania. In general, the
Census helps determine the amount of federal funding our local municipalities
and the County receive, which while always crucial will play an even larger
role now as the area recovers from the COVID-19 crisis gripping the nation.
Why It Matters
Each census response from the community has the potential to
help the area move forward from our current crisis, while ensuring that Luzerne
County and its municipalities can meet the needs of its residents over the next
ten years. Here is a breakdown of how powerful taking the time to complete the
census can be:
Each person counted equals $2,100 in federal funding each
year for a variety of federal projects, including: social programs,
infrastructure, roads, prisons, schools and parks.
If we miss just 500 people county-wide, that comes out to
over $1 million per year, and $10 million total until the next census!
Additionally, the census can decide how the concerns of
Luzerne County residents are heard in Washington, D.C. since it helps determine
Electoral College votes and congressional districts.
BE COUNTED! YOU ARE NOT TOO LATE! When you
respond to the census, count everyone living in your home as of April 1st.
There are several options available to complete your census:
- Online- Visit www.2020census.gov
- By Phone- Call 844-330-2020. Phone lines are
open every day from 7am to 2am Eastern Time.
- By mail- All homes will receive a paper
questionnaire if they do not first respond online or by phone. Simply fill out
form and return it via mail.
Track the response rate in your community in real time: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html
For questions on who should be counted and language support
visit: https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html
