Census Takers Begin Visits For Unfinished 2020 Census In Vienna

VIENNA, VA — Census takers are following up at Vienna households that have not completed the 2020 U.S. Census starting on Friday.

Census takers are visiting homes to ensure all residents are counted in the 2020 Census. Households began receiving invitations in the spring to complete the Census online, by phone or by mail. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Vienna has an 83 percent response rate, higher than Virginia's collective 67.5 percent.

The Town of Vienna government cautions residents that scammers may try to take advantage of Census takers visiting homes. There are a few ways confirm the person visiting your home is with the Census Bureau and not a scammer. Census takers will wear personal protective gear and have identification. They will ask nine questions but will not request banking information or social security numbers. Residents are not required to answer the Census taker and can respond to the Census online or by phone.

To verify if the person is a Census taker or ask other questions, call 844-330-2020. Residents can complete the Census by calling this number or visiting 2020census.gov.

The Census takers are expected to work through Oct. 31, normally between the hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.