U.S. Decennial Census: 2020

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About the 2020 Census

Highlights

Questions asked

Online from the Census Bureau here
Information obtained from all households:
- Number of people staying in the residence on April 1, 2020
- Additional people staying in the residence not included in the above on April 1, 2020
- Type of residence
- Telephone number
Information obtained from all persons:
- Name
- Sex
- Age and Date of Birth
- Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
- Race whether White, Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander, or Other

2020 Census Website
For more information on the Census, check their official website.
Information on Special Circumstances
This page gives descriptions of who to count and under what circumstances you should count someone.
Census 2020, Office of Financial Management, State of Washington
The Office of Financial Management "serves as the liaison between Washington State and the U.S. Census Bureau, acts as an advocate on census-related issues for Washington and facilitates the bureau’s mission of achieving a complete, accurate 2020 census count."
Why is the 2020 Census Important?
This page provides an outline of what the Census will be used for.

Social Explorer
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Maps and reports based on U.S. Census and other data sources, 1790 to present.
Explore Census Data
Census and survey data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas. (American FactFinder will be retired in early 2020)

Disclosure Avoidance
This page provides information on how personal information provided will be protected.
Questions about Citizenship
Questions about an individual's citizenship status will NOT be asked on the 2020 Census. This guide provides more information regarding the question's history and 2018/19 controversy.
Libraries' Guide to the 2020 Census
Prepared by the American Library Association to address basic concerns, including public libraries as sites for online responding.

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