2020 Census: 98.7% of Households Counted!

 

The Census Bureau is proud to announce that 98.7 percent of housing units nationally have been counted in the 2020 Census

98.7% of Households Counted! As of September 29, the U.S. Census Bureau is proud to announce that 98.7 percent of housing units nationally have been counted in the 2020 Census, and 32 states plus the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico are over 99 percent enumerated. The Census Bureau continues to take additional steps to ensure a complete and accurate count. This includes adding to the existing in-state census taker workforce in some states, with more than 22,000 experienced, trained census takers traveling from states and areas where the work is complete. As a 2020 Census partner, we wanted to give you a heads up on this great news. Every day by 3 p.m. eastern, the Census Bureau releases the 2020 Census housing unit count completion rate for the nation, all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Learn More It’s not too late to help us get the word out about the 2020 Census! Please join us in urging every household to respond when a census taker visits or to respond online at 2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by mail. Census Bureau leadership thanks everyone who has responded, our tireless workforce, and our nearly 400,000 national and community partners. Our 2020 Census partners include Members of Congress and state and local leaders, complete count committees, faith-based organizations, businesses, community leaders, and more.   About the 2020 Census The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone who lives in the United States on April 1, 2020 (Census Day). Census statistics are used to determine the number of seats each state holds in the U.S. House of Representatives and inform how billions of dollars in federal funds will be allocated by state, local, and federal lawmakers annually for the next 10 years.  The Census Bureau has adapted or delayed some 2020 Census operations due to COVID-19. Visit our operational adjustments page for the latest news, updates, and timeline.