The census is a population count required by the U.S. Constitution that occurs once every 10 years. Data from the 2020 census sets the foundation for important federal, state, and local changes that impact REALTORS® for the next decade.
“If you’re marketing your town as a great place to live with plenty of reliable services and amenities, the 2020 census should matter to you.” – National Association of REALTORS®
Check out response rates, data, population growth rates, and other information.
Find out more about how the decennial census will affect REALTORS®.
Find out more about the 2020 census and check out some materials used to encourage participation.
Federal law requires the Census Bureau to keep your information confidential. Click the links below to find out how your data is protected.
The 2020 census counted the population of every city and town, and states used that data to determine how congressional and school district lines were drawn.
Once every 10 years, so data from the 2020 census informs changes that will affect communities across the country for the next decade.
Nursing homes, in-home care, hospitals, clinics; the 2020 census helps inform decisions about funding for the medical care that every community needs.
Census responses help inform how more than $675 billion in federal funds are spent in states and communities every year. This money is used to build hospitals, repair roads, develop housing and schools, and much more.
No, citizenship was not a question in the 2020 census.
The census, as required by the U.S. Constitution, has taken place every 10 years since 1790.
The census survey became available to respondents in March 2020 and the survey closed on Oct. 15, 2020.