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Get Counted! Participate in the 2020 Census on April 1
Participating in the Census brings resources into your community and guarantees you and your household will have fair representation in government.
Alexandria, VA – April 1, 2020 is Census Day. Every 10 years, the US Census counts every resident in the United States.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, for every person not counted in the Census, their community loses $1,200 in federal funding per year. If just one percent of Alexandria residents are missed in this upcoming Census, the City would miss out on more than $18 million over 10 years.
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Responding to the 2020 Census is:
- Safe: Your personal information is confidential, even from other government agencies
- Easy: You can complete the Census online, by phone, or by mail.
- Fast: The Census form only asks 10 questions about your household.
For more information about the Census, visit alexandriava.gov/Census2020.