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- What is the Census?
The census is a count of every person who lives in the United States and its territories. It happens every 10 years. In early 2020, you will be asked to count everyone who lives in your home as of April 1. Responding to the 2020 Census is a chance to shape your future.
The Census Bureau never asks for:
If someone claiming to be from the Census Bureau contacts you via phone or email and asks for one of the above, it is a scam. Do not provide additional information.
English: 844-330-2020 | Vietnamese: 844-461-2020 | Portuguese: 844-474-2020 |
Spanish: 844-468-2020 | Tagalog: 844-478-2020 | Russian: 844-417-2020 |
Chinese (Mandarin): 844-391-2020 | Arabic: 844-416-2020 | English (for Puerto Rico residents): 844-418-2020 |
Chinese (Cantonese): 844-398-2020 | French: 844-494-2020 | Spanish (for Puerto Rico residents): 844-426-2020 |
Japanese: 844-460-2020 | Haitian Creole: 844-477-2020 | TDD (Telephone Display Device): 844-467-2020 |
Korean: 844-392-2020 | Polish: 844-479-2020 |
To help you respond, the Census Bureau also offers web pages and guides in 59 non-English languages, including American Sign Language, as well as guides in Braille and large print.
Visit Language Support to learn more.