Sarasota County 2020 Home About More About The Census The U.S. Census Bureau is the federal government’s largest statistical agency. The Census Bureau is dedicated to providing current facts and figures about America’s people, places, and economy. Federal law protects the confidentiality of all individual responses the Census Bureau collects. The U.S. Constitution requires that each decade we take a count—or a census— of America’s population. The census provides vital information for you and your community. It determines how many representatives each state gets in Congress and is used to redraw district boundaries. Redistricting counts are sent to the states by March 31, 2021. Communities rely on census statistics to plan for a variety of resident needs including new roads, schools, and emergency services. Businesses use census data to determine where to open places to shop. Each year, the federal government distributes more than $675 billion to states and communities based on Census Bureau data. Learn More 2020census.gov 2020 Census Jobs Learn More Florida Impacts Back to Top Florida Impacts Funding Florida received through 55 federal spending programs guided by data derived from the 2010 Census in FY2016. Obligations to Financial Assistance Programs among the funding Florida received in FY2016. Obligations to Federal Tax Expenditures among the funding Florida received in FY2016. Obligations to Federal Procurement Programs among the funding Florida received in FY2016. Learn More from the GW Institute of Public Policy 2020 Census Timeline Back to Top Timelines Community Resources Back to Top Community Resources Learn More WHY WE ASK Census results affect your voice in government, how much funding your community receives, and how your community plans for the future. HOW THE 2020 CENSUS WILL INVITE EVERYONE TO RESPOND Every household will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone. 2020 CENSUS: SAFETY AND SECURITY The Census Bureau uses your information for statistical purposes only, such as helping inform decisions for new hospitals, schools and roads. 2020 Census 2020 Census Play Video Back to Top Contacts U.S. Census Bureau General Questions: 301-763-INFO (4636) or 800-923-8282 (TTY 800-877-8339) Visit the Census website for additional contact methods Learn More SARASOTACOUNTY2020.NET VISIT SCGOV.NET FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT