Census 2020: Census Bureau seeking updated housing data through its New Construction Program
The U.S. Census is less than a year away. An accurate population count helps the federal government distribute more than $675 billion in funds annually to states for infrastructure, programs and services, helps our communities plan for future needs, and even determines how much representation we get in Congress and the Legislature. Without an accurate count, Washington state could lose millions in funding and some communities could be underrepresented, losing their voice about policies and laws impacting them.
To ensure each community receives the funding and representation it deserves, the Census Bureau is inviting cities, towns, counties, and tribal governments to participate in its New Construction program, which allows jurisdictions to add new housing to their master address list. The Census Bureau also asks that jurisdictions submit their group quarters and transitory location addresses. Group quarters include group living situations such as dorms, nursing homes, and homeless shelters. Transitory locations include places such as campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks, marinas and hotels.
The New Construction program is the last chance to add addresses for homes, group quarters, and transitory locations to the master list before the 2020 Census. If you have not already done so, please sign up immediately on the New Construction program
The U.S. Census is less than a year away. An accurate population count helps the federal government distribute more than $675 billion in funds annually to states for infrastructure, programs and services, helps our communities plan for future needs, and even determines how much representation we get in Congress and the Legislature. Without an accurate count, Washington state could lose millions in funding and some communities could be underrepresented, losing their voice about policies and laws impacting them.
To ensure each community receives the funding and representation it deserves, the Census Bureau is inviting cities, towns, counties, and tribal governments to participate in its New Construction program, which allows jurisdictions to add new housing to their master address list. The Census Bureau also asks that jurisdictions submit their group quarters and transitory location addresses. Group quarters include group living situations such as dorms, nursing homes, and homeless shelters. Transitory locations include places such as campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks, marinas and hotels.
The New Construction program is the last chance to add addresses for homes, group quarters, and transitory locations to the master list before the 2020 Census. If you have not already done so, please sign up immediately on the New Construction program
website. The registration deadline is June 14, 2019. |