It’s time for the 2020 Census! This Census update provides all the information you need to make sure you’re counted in Marana.
Earlier today, the U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham gave an operational update, that in response to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, 2020 Census field operations will be suspended for two weeks until April 1, 2020. You can read the full press release here.
Most households will receive an invitation by mail to respond to the Census. Every household will have the option of responding online or by phone, or a questionnaire can be requested to respond by mail. This is the first year households will be able to respond by phone or online. If you haven’t received an invitation in the mail to respond online yet, you should see one by March 20th.
A schedule of what you’ll receive in the mail over the following month:
March 12-20: An invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census.
March 16-24: A reminder letter.
If you haven’t responded yet:
March 26-April 3: A reminder postcard.
April 8-16: A reminder letter and paper questionnaire.
April 20-27: A final reminder postcard before a follow-up in person.
Census 2020 results could mean extra money for Arizona and Marana. Data collected in the 2020 Census will provide a fresh snapshot of our nation—how much our population has grown, how demographics have shifted by states, and our overall makeup including age, race and sex. The census information is used to determine your congressional representation as well as federal funding distributions to states for state, regional and local programs and services.
Go to our Census page for more information, including what your count means for Marana, how to avoid scams, and how to report suspected fraud.
