Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the 2020 Census count began today in Toksook Bay, Alaska and is taking place across the country.
The goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone who lives in the U.S. It is conducted every 10 years and is required by the U.S. Constitution.
Census responses determine congressional representation in the states and inform how billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed to states and local communities every year for 10 years for critical public services and infrastructure, including health clinics, schools, roads, and emergency services
To learn more about the 2020 census click here
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