Deadline nearing to be counted in 2020 Census

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  • Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census.
    Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census.
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Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census.

Residents yet to complete the questionnaire have through Wednesday, Sept. 30, to respond online, by phone or by mail. Census takers also will stop making follow-up visits to homes at that time.

State and local officials have long emphasized the importance of having as many residents counted by the deadline as possible. Changes in population counts factors in determining areas represented by state lawmakers and local government districts, as well as federal funding for a multitude of programs and grants benefitting Whtie County. Census data also provides insight on local growth and development needs.

As of Sept. 7, White County had a self-response rate of 50.3%, with Cleveland at 54% and Helen at 21.5%. Georgia’s self-response rate was 60.8%, though the total estimated population counted was listed at 79.3% when include those from Census taker follow ups.

The nationwide population count is mandated every 10 years by the U.S. Constitution. Questions will seek information on the number of people in a household and demographic data, among other details. There are three ways to fill out the survey: Go online at www.my2020census.gov; call 1-844-330-2020 (English) or 1-844-468-2020 (Spanish); fill out the paper survey that came in the mail and send it back to the U.S. Census Bureau, which says it is bound by law to protect answers and keep them confidential.