Frequently Asked Questions
What is the census?
Who gets counted?
Why do we have a census?
How can I complete the census?
Why should I take the census?
What questions am I going to be asked?
Will the census ask for my citizenship status?
Who should I count in my census response?
Are children included in the census?
How do I complete the census?
When should I look for my census invitation in the mail?
How do I access the online survey if I don’t have Internet access at home?
When can I go online and fill out the census survey?
Is there a phone number I can call for help filling out my census?
What happens if I don’t respond to the census on time?
Will a census worker come to my residence?
Will the census be available in languages other than English?
Will the census be available in languages other than English?
Is the census confidential?
Can another government agency access my census information?
Can my census responses affect my eligibility for government benefits?
Can U.S. Census Bureau workers share my information?
Do I need a Social Security number to complete the census?
Is it safe to submit my personal information to the U.S. Census Bureau online?
How do I get a job with the U.S. Census Bureau?