Why the Census is Important
The data collected by the 2020 census is critical for states, counties, and communities.
Representation: Census data determines the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as districts for state government.
Funding: Census data guides the allocation of approximately $675 billion in federal funding to local communities every year.
Planning: Census data helps communities plan roads, schools, hospitals, senior centers, and emergency services.
Business: Businesses use census data in locating factories, headquarters, stores, recruiting employees, and conducting market research.