2020 U S Decennial Census Catholic Diocese of

2020 U. S. Decennial Census Catholic Diocese of Dallas Nancy Guerrero Partnership Specialist U. S. Census Bureau – Denver/Dallas Region February 13, 2020

2020 U. S. Decennial Census

2020 U. S. Decennial Census What is a Census? An Official Count or Survey of Every Person living in the United States

Why We Conduct a Census? Article 1, Section 2 of the U. S. Constitution The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. 1790 1 st Census in US History 2020 24 th US Census

How Decennial Census Data is Used

Texas GAINED 4 Seats in Congress, based on 2010 Census Data Helps to Determine YOUR Representation in the U. S. Congress

Other Uses of Census Data • Draw Key Districts – Congressional, State Legislative, School, Voting Precincts • Enforce Voting Rights, Civil Rights Legislation • Inform Planning Decisions - Federal, Tribal, State, Local Government • Inform Business, Non-Profit Organizational Decisions – i. e. , Where to locate, size of market, etc.

Billions of dollars in Federal Funds Distributed to States, including Texas Examples of Federally-Supported Programs: Federal Pell Grants

The Census Is Confidential Title 13, U. S. Code • Cannot Disclose Information that Identifies Persons, Homes, or Businesses • Information is Used for Statistical Purposes Only • Responses Cannot be Used Against You by a Government Agency or Court • Staff Oath for Life to Protect Personal Information. Stiff Penalties for Violations Title 44, U. S. Code: Allows the National Archives and Records Administration to Publish Census Information Only after 72 years

1 million Young Children weren’t counted in the 2010 Census Let’s close the GAP in 2020!

Why Young Children are Missed in the Census Any Child Not Enumerated by Self-Response Newborn Child Adopted * Non. Biological Newborn Child Renter Occupied Housing * Multi-Unit Structure Racial Minorities Live in Complex Households

2020 U. S. Census What’s New?

2020 Census 4 Ways To Respond Online on Any Device Landline/Mobile English/Spanish English + Chinese Korean Russian Spanish Vietnamese NEW IN 2020 Arabic French Haitian Creole Japanese Polish Portuguese Tagalog

2020 U. S. Census Sample Form 10 Questions: Name. Age. Date of Birth. Gender. Number of People Living in Residence. Relationship. Residence Type. Telephone Number. Race. Hispanic Origin. https: //www. census. gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/technical-documentation/questionnaires/2020. html Now Online! - 2020 Census Video Language Guides in English & 63 Languages, American Sign Language, Braille and Large Print https: //2020 census. gov/en/languages. html? eml=gd&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

2020 Census National Events with Local Activation JANUARY • Communications Campaign/Media Launch – Washington, DC FEBRUARY • Interfaith Summit – Washington, DC • Counting Young Children – Cleveland, OH MARCH • Census Invitation-Focused Media Blitz – St. Louis, MO APRIL • National Census Day – New York, NY • Respond to the 2020 Census! – Oakland, CA • Major League Baseball – Milwaukee, WI MAY • Neighborhood Block Party – San Antonio, TX Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place

Key Census Dates 2019 • Area Census Offices Supporting Operations: Dallas, Duncanville, Denton, Farmers Branch, Richardson 2020 • Census Begins - Remote Areas of Alaska Counted Early Ahead of Inclement Weather – Mid-January • Group Quarters Enumeration Begins (i. e. , University On-Campus Housing, Homeless Shelters, Detention Centers, Prisons, Assisted Living Facilities) – Early March • Most Households Receive Main Invitation to Respond Online - Mid-March • • Census Internet Response Website – Mid-March National Census Day – April 1 Non-Response Follow Up - Households Who Have Not Responded – May/July 31 Census Bureau Delivers Apportionment Counts to the President – December 31 2021 • • Data for Redistricting Purposes Delivered to the States Detailed Tabulation Tables Released on a Flow Basis

CENSUS JOBS NOW LIVE! https: //2020 census. gov/jobs Over 6, 000 Available Jobs in the DFW Area – Full/Part-Time – $17 to $22/Hour

2020 U. S. Census Your Census Resources

Your Information Hub: www. 2020 census. gov Partners Reach, Engage Your Stakeholders: Fact Sheets. Media Kits. Brochures. PSAs. Multi-Language.

Response Outreach Area Mapping – ROAM A Census Mapping Application By Census Tract: • Predicted Mail Non-Response Rate LOW RESPONSE SCORE > 30. 0 = DARK NAVY BLUE • Demographic/Socioeconomic Information about the Census Tract’s People and Households • www. census. gov/ROAM

2020 U. S. Census www. census. gov/ROAM Dallas County, TX Dark Blue Census Tracts = Low Response Scores 30+

2020 U. S. Census www. census. gov/ROAM Dallas County, TX Census Tract 115 Low Response Score (%): 34. 8 ZOOM – More Tract Statistical Information

2020 U. S. Census A Call to Action

2020 U. S. Census Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place Why You Are Important to 2020 Census: • You are a Trusted Community Voice • You have the Relationships to Reach People in Every Community Sector • You have Stronger On-the-Ground Access to People who Go Undercounted in the Census

2020 U. S. Census How You Can Help: Counting Everyone Once, Only Once and in the Right Place • Self-Respond to the 2020 Census - Online, Phone, Paper • Promote Census with your Stakeholders, Clients, Congregation Members • Activate your Organization Networks / Cast a Wide Net • Use the Power of Social Media Channels to Promote Census Participation • Provide Census Questionnaire Support • Monitor Online Self-Response Rates / Reactivate Outreach in Low Response Areas Your Organization Serves

2020 U. S. Census Media Resources Bianca Gamez Senior Media Specialist U. S. Census Bureau – Denver/Dallas Region

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