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Community Matters

2020 Census

Published July 26, 2020 Submitted by: Sarah

Respond to the 2020 Census beginning March 12:

Online at my2020census.gov OR
By phone (English) 844-330-2020. (Phone numbers for other languages.)

Why is the census important?

KMSU radio's Making Democracy Work hosted a 4-part series about groups in southwest Missouri that are often undercounted in the census and the importance of including these populations in the Census:

Undercounted Populations in SW MO
Census Rollout Process
How Does the Census Affect Redistricting & Elections?
How is Your Information Protected?

Questions? Here are some additional resources:

VIDEO: Guide to Completing the 2020 Census
Who Counts on Your Census Form?

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