The 2020 Census: Planning for a Complete Count

1. The 2020 Census: Planning for a Complete Count Mindy Thorp Partnership Specialist U.S. Census Bureau August 8, 2019

3. Why do we do a Census? • Article 1, Section 2 of the US Constitution The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. • Key Purpose is Apportioning the US House of Representatives

4. 2020 Census

5. Why does the 2020 Census matter?

6. An undercount affects the distribution of federal dollars to state and local governments What if we again had a 24% undercount in each state? ID 1,754,208 (421,000 x $1,473* = $620 Million/year) WA 7,535,591(1,808,500 x $1,914* = $3.4 Billion/year)

7. What are barriers to enumeration? Map of 2010 participation rates

8. Hard-to-Count Populations

9. How the data gets used: • Inform federal, tribal, state, and local government planningdecisions • Inform business and nonprofit organization decisions (e.g., where to locate, size of themarket) • Provide population benchmark for nearly every other United Statessurvey

10. How to Use the data Data Dissemination and Training BranchCustomer Liaison and Marketing Services OfficePhone Number: 1-844-ASK-DATAEmail: census.askdata@census.gov

11. Other Data Tools • Reach Out Area Mapper (ROAM) • Public mapping application that displays characteristics of hard-to-count areas • 2010-2014 ACS 5-year estimates • Census tract level https://www.census.gov/roam

12. Data Confidentiality The Census is Confidential and required byLaw Results of the Census are reported in Statistical format only We do not share a respondent’spersonalinformation with other governmentagencies All Census Employees swear to a lifetime oathtoprotect respondentinformation Penalties for wrongful disclosure - Up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of$250,000

13. Other Census Bureau Programs • Economic Census • Census of Governments • American Community Survey • Demographic Surveys • Economic Surveys • Sponsored Surveys such as the Current Population Survey, the National Health Interview Survey, and the National Survey of College Graduates • OVER 130 Other Surveys

14. New Ability to Self Respond Starting March 23, 2020 InternetPhonePaper Form In-person *13 languages including English will be supported

15. Language Support for Linguistically Diverse Populations • Available in Spanish • Enumerator Instruments (hand held) • Paper questionnaire and other mailings • Field enumeration materials • Internet option and Census Questionnaire Assistance (CQAs) will be available in 12 non-English languages • Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Vietnamese, Korean, Russian, Arabic, Tagalog, Polish, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Japanese • Items available in 59 non-English languages • Language glossary • Language identification card

16. How can Libraries help to ensure a complete count in 2020?

17. Census Bureau Community Partnership and Engagement Program • Establish Complete Count Committees • State

18. Trusted Voices are Critical to Success

19. Librarians are trusted voices in their communities! • We need your help to increase participation in the 2020 Census of those who are less likely to respond or are often missed. • Educate • Encourage • Engage

20. Local Outreach Strategies • Participate in Complete Count Committees • Census 101 Webinars • Plan a Census Day Event • Help Recruitment Activities – www.2020census.gov/jobs • Statistics in Schools • Media & Communications • Mobile Response Events

21. Statistics in Schools • K-12 Activities • State Facts • MathGeography • History • Sociology • English • Census 101 • Fun Facts

22. What is Statistics in Schools? • It is a free program. • It provides opportunities to teach statistics in various subjects. • It is designed to support teachers’ existing lesson plans. • The program started in 2000 as Census in Schools. • The program was revised over the last few years.

23. Key Census Milestones

24. Next Steps • Help to generate your community’s readiness for the 2020 Census • Work to mobilize your community and join or form Complete Count Committees • Invite Census Staff to your meetings • Help us recruit a diverse staff for the Census • Sign up to receive Census updates

25. Other Resources for Libraries National 2020 Census Partners • American Library Association • Chief Officers of State Library Associations • Institute of Museum and Library Services

26. Recruiting www.2020census.gov/jobs 1-888-658-5564 (RCC recruiting hotline)

27. Questions ?

28. Contact Information Mindy Thorp – Northern Idaho Partnership Specialist melinda.g.thorp@2020census.gov 208.981.1164 Licett Figueroa– Eastern Washington Partnership Specialist licett.n.figueroa@2020census.gov 509.994.3042