Complete The 2020 Census In Plymouth Before New September 30 Deadline

Press release from the City of Plymouth:

August 21, 2020

The 2020 Census self-response period is set to end Wednesday, Sept. 30. With less than six weeks left to respond, 84.5% of Plymouth households have completed the census as of Aug. 21. However, 100% response is needed to ensure that Plymouth is fully represented in the nationwide count.

Census workers are visiting households that have yet to complete their census form. Residents can avoid a knock on their door by self-responding online, by phone or through the mail until Sept. 30.

Census results produce more than just a population number, they have far-reaching public policy effects – examples include funding for infrastructure and local services, planning for public facilities, political representation in U.S. Congress and more. The census is 10 questions long and takes about 10 minutes to complete per household member.

Residents should note that, by law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. Visit 2020census.gov for more information and to respond today.

This press release was produced by the City of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.