City Of Plymouth Pulse March 2020

From the City of Plymouth:

February 27, 2020

The 2020 Census is fast approaching! The City of Plymouth encourages all residents to respond and be counted. The decennial Census has been completed every ten years since 1790, making this only the 24th Census in American history – and you can be part of it.

Responding to the Census is easy to do – there are only nine questions to answer for the head of household and seven questions for each additional person residing in the home. A sample census form can be previewed here. Residents will receive a letter from the Census Bureau on or after March 12, 2020 with information about responding online, by phone or by mail. From May through July 2020, Census takers will be visiting homes that haven’t responded to make sure
everyone is counted.

Every person living in the City of Plymouth as of April 1, 2020 should be counted in the Census. Whether you are a renter, a roommate, a homeowner, a child, or a seasonal resident, if you call Plymouth home – you count! If you have specific questions about your living arrangements or household situation, please review the document Who to Count.

The Census is important because it ensures Plymouth receives the appropriate amount of federal and state funding. It is estimated that about $1,800 per person per year is at stake, so one uncounted Plymouth resident would result in a loss of $18,000 to the City until the next Census in 2030. In addition, the City of Plymouth stands to gain additional funding from the federal and state governments if the count exceeds 10,000 residents – a number City administration believes we already surpass.

The Census also affects congressional representation, making an accurate count crucial to maintaining our 14 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Demographic data will impact decisions made about school districts, age-related services and housing. Federal Law requires that your answers are kept confidential. Every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life. No one can hold your answers against you. Additionally, the Census Bureau will never contact you via phone or email and ask for your social security number, money or donations, your political party affiliation, or for bank or credit card numbers. Be aware that there may be some fraudulent attempt to obtain this information and refuse to answer anyone who asks for it.

If you have any questions about the Census or its importance, please contact Greta Bolhuis at 734-453-1234 ext. 224.

Additional information is available at www.2020census.gov.

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