There are more ways than ever to complete the Census! Let’s explore the options that will become available in mid-March: Online – New this year, is the option for all households to fill out the Census online, the website will even be mobile friendly! Phone – Also new this year, the US Census Bureau willContinue reading “How Will You Fill Out The Census This April?”
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Minnesota May Lose a Congressional Seat
Minnesota may lose a congressional seat despite a conservatively estimated population growth of 216,000 people since the last US Census in 2010! Why is this? It’s because that population growth is primarily from births and international migrations, however we have not gained population from other states. In 1929, the US House of Representatives passed ourContinue reading “Minnesota May Lose a Congressional Seat”
We Count MN
With nearly 5.5 million people in Minnesota, lets make sure every single one of us is counted for. If we miss just one count, we are losing thousands of federal help. Not just that, we will have missed opportunities! Use this map to find out which areas were not reported in the previous census soContinue reading “We Count MN”
Why the 2020 Census Matters to You.
“Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first taken in 1790, as mandated by the Constitution. It counts our population and households, providing the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing moreContinue reading “Why the 2020 Census Matters to You.”
You Are Protected
Over the past few years, there has been a lot of news coverage in the media regarding the 2020 census. A majority of the concern revolves around the purpose of census, how the data that is collected will be used, and how it will affect immigrant communities around the country. Some estimates put the numberContinue reading “You Are Protected”
What happens when you don’t count in the 2020 Census?
lots. 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,Continue reading “What happens when you don’t count in the 2020 Census?”
What is the 2020 Census?
Census is very important to the citizens of the United States. It is that one time every ten years that the population is counted in every city and state to record everyone living in this country. The census began in 1790, mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The responses on the questionnaire will be kept anonymousContinue reading “What is the 2020 Census?”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
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