Everyone counts from hospitals, fire departments, schools, and even roads and highways. The census is more than just a headcount—it can shape many different aspects of Moore County.
Established by the US Constitution, the US Census Bureau is required to conduct a count of every person in the United States, including North Carolina. Everyone must be counted no matter their age, residence status or location. This includes deployed military at their current base address. Federal law requires that all information collected be kept confidential. The information compiled cannot be shared with law enforcement, the courts, immigration or anyone for 72 years.
Results from the U.S. Census are used to help determine:
· How more than $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to states and communities. These funds are spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.
· The number of seats each state gets in Congress.
· How state and local officials draw boundaries for congressional districts, state legislative districts and school districts.
It’s critical that you’re counted. By April 2020, households will receive an invitation to participate in the census. You’ll then have three options to respond.
· Online (for the first time!)
· By phone
· By mail
If you are filling out the census for your household, you should count anyone who is living there as of April 1, 2020. This includes anyone who is living and sleeping there most of the time. Get details on how to count young children and how to handle special circumstances here.
The Moore County Planning Department has been tasked with working with the US Census Bureau to increase awareness of the 2020 Census and increase census participation. Please visit their Facebook page Moore County Planning & Transportation – Home | Facebook or go to Census Partners for more information.
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Click here for a list of the Complete Count Committee members.
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