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A lot of thing happens when you don’t count yourself in the Census. The purpose of the Census that occurs every 10 years is to evaluate how much jobs we’ll need with the growing/declining population; to know how much $$ will be needed to provide sufficient care for all citizens and communities; and really, a snapshot of our nation.
1. Your community is impacted. They may lose resources and funding due to the shortage of count.
2. Businesses needs to know where to expand their business
3. Seats in the House of Representatives are distributed by the number of population per state. To be distributed as needed, correct calculation will need to be more accurate.
4. The census tells us what makes our population: gender, race, age, and the number of people in a home.
5. For a better calculation for federal funding that is needed for your community and state.
6. Key to recovery: should a disaster occur, the Census Bureau can help identify which area needs the most help and the type of assistance needed.
7. Enrollment for house affordability may increase if the result for the number of elders are found to be increasing.
When you decide to not be a part of the census, your decision affects not just in your community but state-wide as well. Be a part of this important day in our nation by reminding friends and families to count themselves in the 2020 Census!
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