ELIZCounts 2020 Census
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the United States will participate in a nationwide Census, counting everyone in the country. The City of Elizabeth is asking for the help of all of our residents to complete the 2020 Census, as the information collected will allow us to better serve our community.
We formed an ElizCounts Committee to assist in the 2020 Census process and answer all of the questions you may have. The accuracy of the Census count is vital to ensure Elizabeth receives the proper funding and programming to meet all of the needs of our constituents.
Residents will be able to complete the Census online, by phone, or by mail. The Census Bureau also offers language assistance, making it easy and convenient for all Elizabeth residents to complete the Census.
We ask that everyone rise to the occasion, do their part to be involved, to be included and to be counted, because each person makes our community stronger.
If you would like to stay up to date on the Census, or get involved with Elizabeth’s effort to get an accurate Census count, please continue to visit this page for links and information.
Mayor Bollwage on Census 2020 at the US Conference of Mayors
Why does the 2020 Census matter?
How can participating help your community?
Click the video below to find out
CENSUS JOBS
Earn extra income while helping your community. The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.
WANT TO BE A CENSUS TAKER?
Join The 2020 Census Team, here’s how to apply online: 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS
For More Information or help applying, please call:
1-855-JOB-2020
Federal Relay Service:
1-800-877-8339 TTY/ASCII
GSA.GOV/FEDRELAY
The U.S. Census Bureau is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What kind of questions will be asked?
The 2020 Census is easy. You will answer a simple questionnaire about yourself and everyone who is living with you on April 1, 2020.
Explore the questions you’ll be asked on your 2020 Census form. You’ll find tips for responding and information on how the Census Bureau will use your answers.
This is a sample of the paper questionnaire that will be used during the 2020 Census. This version excludes the URL and contact information.
Your Guide to the 2020 Census
Read instructions on how to complete the paper questionnaire.
DOWNLOAD PDF : English [1.6 MB] Spanish/Español [1.4 MB]
Sample Copy of the 2020 Census Invitation Letter
This is a sample of the invitation letter households will receive inviting them to respond to the 2020 Census online. This version excludes the URL, Census ID, and contact information.
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English [< 1 MB]The Census Will Never Ask Certain Questions
During the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau will never ask you for:
- Your Social Security number.
- Money or donations.
- Anything on behalf of a political party.
- Your bank or credit card account numbers.
If someone claiming to be from the Census Bureau contacts you via email or phone and asks you for one of these things, it’s a scam, and you should not cooperate. For more information, visit Avoiding Fraud and Scams.
What Happens to Your Answers?
Your personal information is kept confidential. The Census Bureau is bound by federal law to protect your information, and your data is used only for statistical purposes.
Your responses are compiled with information from other homes to produce statistics, which never identify your home or any person in your home. Learn more about how we protect your information.
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How the Census Bureau Protects Your Data
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Ways To Respond
Once you receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census, there are three ways to respond: online, by phone, or by mail.
Who Is Required To Respond?
If you live in the United States, you are required by law to complete the 2020 Census.