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plans this year
For the first time ever, the 2020 Census will be primarily digitally based. Here in Wilmette, we will be working to ensure that all households complete the census and understand why it is important to our community. It is also important that residents respond to the Census prior to mid-May, when Census takers start their door-to-door canvassing so that the limited assets available be used in hard-to-count communities.
The LWVW has been participating on Wilmette’s Complete Count Committee (CCC), a committee formed by the Village to promote a complete count in Wilmette. To date activities have included educational presentations to Village education, religious and service organizations to inform them about the importance of their leadership roles in the community and ask them for their support of 2020 Census initiatives. The CCC set up information tables at two events on March 8, Go Green Wilmette and Romona’s International Day. The CCC has also developed a communications plan to blanket the community with Census information.
More than 50 people attended on February 8th, 2020 to meet with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, local elected officials and community leaders and heard about the importance of participating in the 2020 Census.
The LWVW has been participating on Wilmette’s Complete Count Committee (CCC), a committee formed by the Village to promote a complete count in Wilmette. To date activities have included educational presentations to Village education, religious and service organizations to inform them about the importance of their leadership roles in the community and ask them for their support of 2020 Census initiatives. The CCC set up information tables at two events on March 8, Go Green Wilmette and Romona’s International Day. The CCC has also developed a communications plan to blanket the community with Census information.
More than 50 people attended on February 8th, 2020 to meet with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, local elected officials and community leaders and heard about the importance of participating in the 2020 Census.
News and Latest Developments
Due to the impact of Covid-19, the Census Bureau is strongly encouraging people to respond on-line or over the phone to the 2020 Census. On March 28th, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it is suspending 2020 Census field operations for two additional weeks to April 15, 2020. This is the second two-week extension announced by the Bureau. These extensions most likely will impact when census takers commence door to door collection.
As of March 29, 48.1% of Wilmette households have responded to the Census. This compares to the national response rate of 34.7% and the Illinois response rate of 37.6%. Although Wilmette’s response rate is significantly higher than other areas of the country, it’s still very important to convince your family, friends and neighbors to respond. A high Wilmette response rate means that Illinois and the federal government can use its scarce resources more wisely in hard to count areas of Illinois. If you would like to track Wilmette’s response rate, or the rate of some other community, click on the Self Response Mapper below.
If you would like more information about Wilmette’s 2020 Census efforts or would like a 2020 Census yard sign, please contact Liz Seager at eseager12@gmail.com.
As of March 29, 48.1% of Wilmette households have responded to the Census. This compares to the national response rate of 34.7% and the Illinois response rate of 37.6%. Although Wilmette’s response rate is significantly higher than other areas of the country, it’s still very important to convince your family, friends and neighbors to respond. A high Wilmette response rate means that Illinois and the federal government can use its scarce resources more wisely in hard to count areas of Illinois. If you would like to track Wilmette’s response rate, or the rate of some other community, click on the Self Response Mapper below.
If you would like more information about Wilmette’s 2020 Census efforts or would like a 2020 Census yard sign, please contact Liz Seager at eseager12@gmail.com.
Resources
Quick Access to top trending Census Q&As:
Q: Where should college students be counted?
A: If your child/ren normally live at school, they should be counted at their school address. Learn more...
Q: What do I do if I don't have my 12-digit Census number?
A: Go to the 2020 Census website and click on START QUESTIONNAIRE, you will see "If you do not have a Census ID, Click Here." Follow the instructions from there.
Q: What if I am worried about the privacy of my responses?
A: It is against the law for the U.S. Census Bureau to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or your household. By law, your responses cannot be used against you and can only be used to produce statistics.
Q: I completed the form. Is that all there is?
A: Yes! There is only one 2020 Census. It does not take long to complete.
Q: I have more questions. Who should I ask?
A: You can learn more from the Village of WIlmette website here.
Q: Where should college students be counted?
A: If your child/ren normally live at school, they should be counted at their school address. Learn more...
Q: What do I do if I don't have my 12-digit Census number?
A: Go to the 2020 Census website and click on START QUESTIONNAIRE, you will see "If you do not have a Census ID, Click Here." Follow the instructions from there.
Q: What if I am worried about the privacy of my responses?
A: It is against the law for the U.S. Census Bureau to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or your household. By law, your responses cannot be used against you and can only be used to produce statistics.
Q: I completed the form. Is that all there is?
A: Yes! There is only one 2020 Census. It does not take long to complete.
Q: I have more questions. Who should I ask?
A: You can learn more from the Village of WIlmette website here.
ADDITIONAL Resources
Wilmette Census Info
Why Does the Census Matter?
U.S. Census Bureau FAQs
View the Wilmette CCC’s Census Presentation to learn more Information to better understand the specific questions asked on the 2020 Census Questionnaire
Explore the interactive response rate tracker
Why Does the Census Matter?
U.S. Census Bureau FAQs
View the Wilmette CCC’s Census Presentation to learn more Information to better understand the specific questions asked on the 2020 Census Questionnaire
Explore the interactive response rate tracker