- April 1, 2020 is Census Day.
- The number of people who participate in the Census determines the number of seats Pennsylvania gets in the U.S. Congress.
- By law, responses to the Census are confidential.
- Each person in Pennsylvania who participates in the Census provides our state with nearly $21,000 in federal funds for the next 10 years.
- When people are not counted, Pennsylvania risks a reduction in federal representation and funding.
- Mid-March “invitations to participate” will be sent to households across America, please read the instructions and respond.