UPDATED - Census 2020: Make Garner Count! October 31st is the Deadline!
The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in federal funding every year, and provide data that will impact Garner for the next decade.
Make Garner Count
Hospitals. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census is more than just a head count, it can shape many different aspects of Garner and Wake County.
You can respond to the census in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee.
Help Garner count! Complete your census response today.
Why is the Census Important?
Results are used to help determine:
How more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed to states and communities. These funds are spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.
The number of seats each state gets in Congress.
How state and local officials draw boundaries for congressional districts, state legislative districts and school districts.
The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in federal funding every year, and provide data that will impact communities for the next decade.
Redistricting and Representation for Garner
The U.S. Constitution mandates that the country count its population once every 10 years. The results are used to adjust or redraw electoral districts, based on where populations have increased or decreased.
How Will 2020 Census Data be Used? (30 Seconds)
Learn how census data helps governments make funding decisions, nonprofits perform services, and businesses create jobs. Understanding changes in a population helps communities for the better.
For Garner Parks, Public Space, and Business
The 2020 Census will be valuable to businesses, as the results will provide a rich set of data on the communities they serve, including population trends and growth projections.
Business owners rely on census results to make decisions, such as where to open new stores, restaurants, factories, or offices, where to expand operations, where to recruit employees, and which products and services to offer.
Is My 2020 Census Data Safe? (30 Seconds)
The Census Bureau keeps your personal information safe and secure. By law, it cannot be shared with other government agencies, law enforcement, or landlords. Complete your 2020 Census with peace of mind.
Census 2020: In 2 Minutes Learn About the 2020 Census & Why it Matters to Garner.
For the first time, in 2020 the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online. The process will be quick and secure.
You can respond to the census in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee. You’ll still be able to respond by mail.
For the first time, in 2020 the U.S. Census Bureau will accept responses online. The process will be quick and secure.
You can respond to the census in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee. You’ll still be able to respond by mail.
Everyone Counts
Hospitals. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census is more than just a head count, it can shape many different aspects of Garner and Wake County.
The Latest
Census invitations will arrive between March 12 - 20 with instructions for responding online.
Areas less likely to respond online will also receive a paper questionnaire.
If you need help completing the 2020 Census, you can call a toll-free phone number.
Plan to include everyone you expect to live in your home on April 1.
You can respond online or by phone in one of 13 languages and find assistance in many more.
Learn more at 2020census.gov.
Why is the Census Important?
Results are used to help determine:
How more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed to states and communities. These funds are spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.
The number of seats each state gets in Congress.
How state and local officials draw boundaries for congressional districts, state legislative districts and school districts.
It’s critical that you’re counted. By April 2020, households will receive an invitation to participate in the census. You'll then have three options to respond.
Wake County is committed to educating our residents about the importance of the U.S. Census. Our representatives will be out and about at local events over the next year. Be on the lookout for the Wake Counts team, and get your questions answered one-on-one. See where they’ll be here.
What is the 2020 Census? (30 Seconds)
This short video explains the importance and purpose of the 2020 Census. This questionnaire records every person living at your address on April 1st, 2020. This effort is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
How Do I Take The 2020 Census? (20 Seconds)
In March 2020, every household will get an invitation to complete a simple questionnaire. The three ways to respond are: online/mobile, by phone call, or sending the census by mail. Local census takers will assist those who do not respond.
How Will 2020 Census Data be Used? (30 Seconds)
Learn how census data helps governments make funding decisions, nonprofits perform services, and businesses create jobs. Understanding changes in a population helps communities for the better.
Is My 2020 Census Data Safe? (30 Seconds)
The Census Bureau keeps your personal information safe and secure. By law, it cannot be shared with other government agencies, law enforcement, or landlords. Complete your 2020 Census with peace of mind.