Census 2020

Complete the Census
Online: my2020census.gov/

By phone:
By Mail: All homes will receive a paper questionnaire if they do not first respond online or by phone. To see an image of the paper questionnaire, and for more information on answering each question, please visit Questions Asked.
When responding, use blue or black ink to fill in the questionnaire. Do not use a pencil.
When finished, return the questionnaire in the envelope provided. If you have lost your return envelope, please mail your completed questionnaire to:

U.S. Census Bureau 
National Processing Center
1201 E 10th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47132

    What is the census? 

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  • The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the  District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
  • Each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail. This will mark the first time that you will be able to respond to the census online.
  • The census is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency.
    • ​Constitution: Article 1, Section 2, mandates that the country conduct a count of its population once every 10 years.  
  • The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the country has counted its population since 1790. 

Why is the census conducted?
  • The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners,  teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community.
  • Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.
  • The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are also used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.
  • Participating in the census is required by law, even if you recently completed another survey from the Census Bureau. A complete and accurate count is critical for you and your community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more.
  • Click here for Census Timeline

Avoid Scams Online

It is important to know that the Census Bureau will not send unsolicited emails to request your participation in the 2020 Census.
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Further, during the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau will never ask for: 
  • Your Social Security number.
  • Your bank account or credit card numbers.
  • ​Money or donations.

Need assistance? 

The staff at the Minot-Sleeper Library are happy to help our community members complete the survey. We provide public computers and WiFi for your own personal devices. We can help ensure you get to the right website and will help you find answers to questions you may have about the survey on the Census website.

  • We are open:
    • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-6pm
    • Tuesday and Thursday from 1-8pm
    • Saturday from 10am-2pm.

Watch the video below to see how the Census can be completed online in less than 10 minutes

Additional Information

Click here for Census Timeline
Click here to preview a sample copy of 2020 Census questionnaire
Information on how the Census Bureau protects Your data
More information about the Census can be found at https://2020census.gov/