Every Census Response Matters!
The data collected from the 2020 Census provides valuable information about populations in our towns, counties, and state. That information is then used to determine how federal funding is distributed and voting areas are redistricted. Once-a-decade census data helps businesses, researchers, and communities make important decisions. The data can help inform where your community needs a new fire department, more funding for school lunches, or new roads and more!
Learn more about the Census in Ocean County!
The National Census Day is April 1, 2020!
By this date, each home in the United States will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. When the invitation arrives, you can respond for your household online, by phone, or by mail.
Census FAQs
Privacy & Security
The U.S. Census Bureau is dedicated to protecting your privacy and security. It is part of the U.S. Cenus Bureau’s legal responsibility to you to keep your infomation safe and secure.
Ways the U.S. Census Bureau Protects Your Privacy
- The Census Bureau is bound by Title 13 of the U.S. Code to keep your information confidential.
- U.S. Census Bureau employees take an oath to protect your information
- Only statistical data is shared from your answers
- The U.S. Census Bureau uses industry best practices to identify, prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats
To learn more, visit the How the Census Bureau Protects Your Data page.