2020 Census - Make Moorpark Count

Press release from the City of Moorpark:

April 15, 2020

The 2020 U.S. Census says "It is important to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place".

Did you know it is not too late to respond to the 2020 Census?

The 2020 Census data collection date was April 1, 2020. Yet, the census count continues and will continue until it is complete. If you have not yet responded to your census invitation, there is still time to respond online, by phone, or by mail. You will be asked to provide information on who lived at your home on April 1st.

The Census Bureau plans to count everyone including hard-to-reach populations such as the homeless, those in group living situations (colleges, senior living, prisons, etc.) and non-responders. If you do not respond, census takers will seek you out to obtain the data.

Census data shapes:

• Federal congressional representation

• State and local boundaries for election districts

• Distribution of federal funds for schools, hospitals, roads, public works and more

• Locations of businesses, housing, public safety, emergency preparedness

The Census is also:

• Confidential – your personal data will not be released to the public, law enforcement, immigration or be used to determine governmental benefits

• Easier than ever – go online to find out how to and complete your survey today!

• Mandated by the U.S. Constitution

Do your part and respond today. It’s not too late to help Make Moorpark Count and get our city the full amount of benefits based on our actual population.

Go to www.my2020census.gov to learn more and complete your census questionnaire today.

This press release was produced by the City of Moorpark. The views expressed here are the author’s own.