United States Census 2020: About the 2020 Census Process

Every person in the country is required to fill out the 2020 Census form. Luckily, you have three ways to respond.

Online:

• For the first time, the Census form will be available to complete online in 13 languages.

By Phone:

• The Census can be completed by phone in 13 languages including Telecommunication Device for the Deaf.

By Mail:

• The paper Census form will be available in English and Spanish languages and can be mailed back to the U.S. Census Bureau. Please note, you cannot request a paper form. Those Californians who have not responded during the self-response period and those with low broadband will receive a paper form in the mail.

Video and printed guides will also be available in 59 non-English languages, and there will be a video in American Sign Language, plus a printed guide in braille.

Whichever you use, just make sure you fill out the form!

[Source: CA Census. (2020). Census 101. https://census.ca.gov/census-101/]