BE SURE to BE COUNTED in 2020

The upcoming 2020 Census is one of the most important census of our time, and The Answer Inc is a part of the “Counting On Chicago Coalition” that is committed to leading that charge to ensure that everyone is counted.

In the coming weeks, we will be sharing a variety of information with you about the upcoming 2020 census, starting with why the census is so vitally important.

Why the Census Matters

Information from the census shapes our communities and influences our city voice in Congress. The census tells us who we are as a nation and what we need.

The data are used to determine what resources our communities need. Funds are provided to state and local governments who then use that money to fund programs and infrastructure like healthcare, housing, education, and transportation.

An accurate census ensures equal political representation and fair allocation of government resources. For example, census data are used to determine how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives, and to redraw the boundaries of congressional and state legislative districts. Census data are also used at the local level: the Township of Proviso relies on population counts to make important decisions about local policies and funding.

Participation in the census is the right and responsibility of every Proviso resident.