Fact Sheets
Below are fact sheets that county residents can read online and or download.
Why the Census is Important
The Decennial Census is a leading source of quality data about the nation's people, places, housing and economy. The results are disseminated to and used by government agencies at all jurisdictional levels, public, private and non-profit entities and individuals and academic institutions for informing planning, investment, policy, resource allocation and other types of decisions. The United States' representative-based democracy is based on population counts derived from the Census. The Census used to facilitate the equitable distribution of public funds. It also helps us see how the United States and its communities are changing. Learn About the Decennial Census
How to Access Decennial Census Data
Census data sources are protected by law. Personal information like names and addresses cannot be released for 70 years. Data is presented in summary fashion at different geographical levels ranging in size from the smallest Census Block level geography, to municipal, state and national levels. The Decennial Census includes information on Age, Hispanic or Latino Origin, Household Relationship, Race, Sex, Housing Tenure and Vacancy and much more. Access to Census data through the internet has been provided by the United States Census Bureau visit the following link American Fact Finder
2020 Census Preparation
Why a Complete Count is Important
Preparations are underway for the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau developed a 2020 Census Operational Plan, which describes the activities that have taken place, are underway or upcoming with regard to completing the 2020 Decennial Census process.
2020 Census Operational Plan
