Households across the country have been receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone or by mail. If you got a letter with a Census ID, you can go to www.my2020census.gov and use that ID to take the census survey. If you did not get a letter, go to the website and use your street or P.O. address to take the census survey.
The Census 2020 survey is available in the following languages:
Why is it so important that you respond? What is this data used for?
Census data:
- Determines the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives for the next 10 years.
- Helps determine the amount of federal funding state governments and communities receive for public services and infrastructure over the next 10 years.
- Is also used by local governments, businesses and non-profits.
Use the following links to learn more about the census, your options for participation, how to protect yourself from fraud, and why counting EVERYONE matters.
- United States Census 2020
- Complete Count Committees
- New Hampshire Complete Count Committees
- A Complete Count for New Hampshire in 2020: Issues
- 2020 Census Jobs
- 2020 Census Timeline
- Avoid Fraud and Scams
If a census taker comes to your door: Ask for ID from anyone who is asking information of you, and know what questions census takers may ask. Census takers CANNOT ask about citizenship status. If you have any doubts about a census taker’s identity, call 844-330-2020 to speak with a Census Bureau representative.