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2020 Census
2020 Census is upon us! The Constitution of the United States of America mandates that each decade the federal government take a count—or a census—of America’s population. The Census Bureau collects data on university students residing in residence halls across the nation. According to the Census Bureau, students residing in Purdue University residence halls are categorized as “Group Housing” for accountability purposes. Therefore, Purdue University Residences will report university authorized data to the Census Bureau as requested. Points to remember:
- Students residing in university residences halls are considered “Group Housing”.
- Purdue University Residences will compile residence hall data and submit to Purdue University administration for approval prior to submitting to the Census Bureau.
- Parents are encouraged to fill out their census data and report their student as “Away or Attending College”
Census data is used to support communities across the nation, including the campus community Purdue students enjoy. From ensuring fair representation by determining the number of seats each state gets in the House of Representatives, to distributing the billions of dollars in federal funds, census data benefits our community. Pell Grants, health services, transportation and public safety are just a few examples of student support and services impacted by census data.
In 2020, The U.S. Census Bureau will implement new technology to make responding to the census easier than ever. For the first time, you will be able to respond online, by phone, or by mail.
You can find more information about the 2020 Census at https://2020census.gov.
2020 Census Timeline:
- March 12 - 20: Households receive official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census.
- April 1: Census Day is observed nationwide. Every home receives an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census, telling the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020.
- In April: Census takers begin conducting quality check interviews to help ensure an accurate count.
- May - July: Census takers visit homes that haven't responded to the 2020 Census to ensure everyone is counted.
- December: The Census Bureau will deliver apportionment counts to the President and Congress as required by law.