3 Reasons Why It's Important For Every Household In Lexington To Participate In 2020 Census

Press release from the Town of Lexington:

July 14, 2020

1. The results of the 2020 Census will inform decisions about allocating hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding to communities across the country for the next decade, including:

• funding and support for school programs and services such as special education, classroom technology and teacher training
• grants for buses, and other public transit systems
• assistance to firefighters
• historic preservation funds
• energy programs

See the full report of federal funds distributed based on Census data.

2. The results of this once-a-decade count determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. They are also used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. This ensures that your vote counts!

3. The 2020 Census data will be valuable to Town government, as well as local businesses and businesses considering moving to Lexington, as the results will provide a rich set of data on our community, including population trends and growth projections.

All of the data provided by the Census is Anonymous

It cannot be matched to a particular person or address. Find out more about how the Census Bureau protects your information.

The Census is Available in Many Languages

You can learn about, and fill out the 2020 Census online in many languages, including:

• 中文(简体)
• 中文(繁體)
• 日本語
• 한국어
• हिन्दी
• मराठी
• Русский
• Large Print
• Braille
• ASL

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