The 2020 Census is happening now.

You can respond online, by phone, or by mail.

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Getting an accurate count is vitally important. The Census count determines how many Congressional seats our state will have, affects the distribution of federal and state dollars in our community, and influences business and community planning decisions, such as where to locate new businesses. We need an accurate count to ensure that New York and our local communities get their fair share of the billions of dollars in federal funding that go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

New York is one of eight states expected to lose at least one congressional seat after the 2020 Census count, and possibly more, as our population has grown at a slower pace than other states. An accurate count will give New York the best chance of keeping as many of our Representatives as possible. Census results also determine how many votes New York gets in the Electoral College, which selects the President.

You count! Make sure you respond to the Census by Census Day (April 1, 2020).