Sacramento Counts!

On April 1, Census Day, we officially kicked off the 2020 Census. In California, hundreds of community organizations led efforts to get the word out and encourage everyone to complete the Census. In the Sacramento region, the APIs Rise Fund supported organizations to reach out to our community to ensure we are counted!

 As of today, April 11, 47.8 percent of households in California and 52.6% in Sacramento county have completed the census! How do we know? The U.S. Census Bureau has developed a Response Rate Map. The map lets you see in real-time what percentage of households have self-responded in each state, county, and census tract. The map is a powerful visualization where we are succeeding in a complete count and where we need to direct more effort and resources to help ensure everyone participates in the 2020 Census. It is a transparent and easy-to-use tool to help us to support our communities achieve a complete count.  

Due to the shelter in place order, the U.S. Census Bureau has extended the deadline to complete the census questionnaire to August 14. While today some communities have a low response rate, those numbers can change tomorrow as a result of more outreach.  We have the power to get our communities counted!  

Go online, call by phone, or send in your questionnaire by mail to complete the census today.

Then, join the effort to spread the word and invite others to participate. More people counted means more resources will be available in your community for your benefit! Responding is easy and confidential! 

For more information about the 2020 Census go to 2020census.gov.