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Although the
COVID-19 pandemic has created a setback, it has in no way put a halt to the 2020 U.S. Census. The U.S. Census Bureau is forging ahead, albeit on an altered timeline, to get a complete and accurate count of the population. The Birmingham Public Library is continuing to do its part in making this happen by promoting the 2020 U.S. Census through our Birmingham Counts! campaign. Partners in the library’s campaign include the
City of Birmingham Mayor’s Office, the
Division of Youth Services, the
Housing Authority of the Birmingham District, the J efferson County Library Cooperative,
The Dannon Project,
The Literacy Council of Central Alabama, the
McCoy Adult Day Care Center,
One Roof, and
Greater Birmingham Ministries.
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  The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50
states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories. The count
is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census
Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. Each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail. Participating in the census is required by law. A complete and accurate count is critical for you and
our community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more.
Additional information may be found at the
United States Census 2020
website.
MAILINGS to individual households begins in March
Sample 2020 Census Invitation Letter
This is a sample of the letter that will be mailed to
every household.
Sample Questionnaire in English and
Spanish
This is a sample of the paper questionnaire that will be used during the 2020 Census. This version excludes the URL and contact information.
TIMELINE
Self-Response Phase:
Online, phone and mailed self-responses continue throughout the data collection process.
Planned Schedule
March 12 – July 31
Revised Schedule
March 12 – September 30
Nonresponse Followup (NRFU): Census takers will interview households in person. New dates will cover areas previously scheduled for "Early NRFU."
Planned Schedule
May 13 – July 31
Revised Schedule
August 11 – September 30
For more complete details about 2020 Census operational
adjustments made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please
consult the
U.S. Census Bureau’s website.
CENSUS JOBS
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau is dedicated to accomplishing the mission of the 2020 Census. In order to complete this task, the bureau needs to hire hundreds of thousands of temporary employees to support operations related to gathering, analyzing, and disseminating demographic data. This hiring process has been going on for months, but opportunities are definitely still available. To learn more details about employment opportunities available for the 2020 Census, and to apply for jobs, check out the
Census Bureau website.
Is
Your Census Data Safe?
Yes! Information you submit through the census form (either online, over the phone or on paper) is kept confidential by the U.S. Census Bureau, which is a nonpartisan government agency.
The Census Bureau will never share information with immigration enforcement agencies or law enforcement agencies.
Please also know that the Census Bureau will never ask you for:
Your Social Security number
Money or donations
Anything on behalf of a political party
Your bank or credit card account numbers
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8/10/2020 7:16 AM