Households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail in mid-March with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone, or by mail. Everyone who lives in the United States is required by law to participate. Only one census form is necessary per household (and you are to count everyone living in your household), and seasonal residents should complete the form based on their location as of April 1.

With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts in our community, there may be some changes to the Census 2020 coordinated efforts. For the most up to date information click here. The key message right now for anyone with questions about how COVID-19 will affect the 2020 Census: It has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker.

The results help determine how more than $675 billion in federal funding is distributed to states and communities. For Jupiter, this means funding for schools, roads and infrastructure, fire and police, healthcare and community programs.

Some important things to know...

3 ways to complete the census: online, by phone and/or by mail
Paper forms of the census will be available in English and Spanish, while the Census Bureau will collect census responses in 11 additional languages online or by phone. The 2020 Census can be completed by phone in the following languages and more: English: 844.330.2020, Spanish: 844.868.2020, and Portuguese: 844.474.2020.
Need help filling out your census form? Stop by participating locations on April 1 to get assistance with your 2020 Census form. Check Town of Jupiter website for more information.
Your information is secure. The Census Bureau explains how it keeps your data safe. It also has tips for identifying scams and fraudulent persons who may be posing as census takers.

Important dates to know...

March 12 - 20: Households will begin receiving official Census Bureau letter. Throughout March and April reminders will be sent out.
April 1: Census Day is observed nationwide.
April-May: Census takers will begin visiting college students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among large groups of people.
June-August: Census field operations will begin June 1st. Census takers will begin visiting homes that haven't responded to the 2020 Census likely starting August 11th and will end on October 31st. In-person activities, including all interaction with the public, enumeration, office work and processing activities, will incorporate the most current guidance to promote the health and safety of staff and the public. This will include recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing practices.

Need resources, local experts to talk with your group, or want to brainstorm ideas to get hard to reach populations counted? Healthier Jupiter is here to help! Send us an email to get in touch.

For more information about the Census 2020 visit Town of Jupiter, Palm Beach County, Florida Counts, and Census.gov. For an easy to understand Step by Step Guide to the 2020 Census check out AARP’s Guide.

Florida Counts has paused the RFP process at this time to take into consideration Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the minute by minute changes to allow individuals and organizations to focus on their more immediate organizational and staffing needs. Please check back on our website in the coming weeks to apply for the RFP when it is made available again

Census 2020: Let's Get a Complete Count