Make BG Count! Census 2020
The 2020 Census will be used to determine political representation, government funding, and planning decisions for everything from school districts to new roads to new business development. It will shape our community through 2030 and beyond.
Every resident counted represents approximately $1,400 per year for 10 years!
Learn more about the Census at 2020census.gov
YOU CAN BEGIN TAKING THE ONLINE CENSUS SURVEY - my2020census.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts every resident in the United States, as mandated by the Constitution.
- Your participation in the census count determines how much federal funding the Village of Buffalo Grove receives, and also determines congressional representation, as well as numerous needs for the community. This money goes to fix roads, bridges, enhance schools, fund Medicaid etc.
- EVERY resident counted represents approximately $1,400 per year for 10 years that will be distributed to local government units.
- This helps determine the future of Buffalo Grove!
- Throughout March and April 2020, ever household will receive a letter invitation in the US mail asking you to go online and complete the census questionnaire online or via phone. Some households will receive a letter invitation as well as a paper questionnaire.
- Every household will have the option of responding online, by phone, or by mail.
- You can begin taking the survey here.
The decennial census will collect basic information about the people living in your household. When completing the census, you should count everyone who is living in your household on April 1, 2020.
The Census Bureau will never ask for:
The Census Bureau will never ask for:
- Social Security numbers.
- Bank or credit card account numbers.
- Money or donations.
- Anything on behalf of a political party.
- The Census Bureau will not ask about the citizenship of people.
- Under Title 13 of the US Code, the Census Bureau cannot release any identifiable information about you, your home, or your business, even to law enforcement agencies. The law ensures that your private data is protected and that your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.
In May 2020, Census workers will be visiting homes that have not responded to the census to ensure that everyone is counted. They are there to help and are legally bound to protect your information. It is good practice to always check the credentials of anyone at your door claiming to be from the census.
YES, You can call and take the Census Survey in different languages here:
The phone lines were originally automated with a recording of FAQs, but starting this week, you can speak to a live person after listening to a few menu options. Be ready to press 0 or say “representative” to get to a person more quickly on English-language line.
Before you talk to a live person, you’ll be prompted to enter the “Census ID” that’s printed on the official 2020 Census letter that comes to your home, but you can press # if you don’t have one or
know/remember it.
Call centers are taking calls 7 days a week between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET (or in other words, you can’t speak to a live person between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. ET)
- English 844-330-2020
- Spanish 844-468-2020
- Chinese (Mandarin) 844-391-2020
- Chinese (Cantonese) 844-398-2020
- Vietnamese 844-461-2020
- Korean 844-392-2020
- Russian 844-417-2020
- Arabic 844-416-2020
- Tagalog 844-478-2020
- Polish 844-479-2020
- French 844-494-2020
- Haitian Creole 844-477-2020
- Portuguese 844-474-2020
- Japanese 844-460-2020
- Telephone Display Device (TDD) 844-467-2020
The phone lines were originally automated with a recording of FAQs, but starting this week, you can speak to a live person after listening to a few menu options. Be ready to press 0 or say “representative” to get to a person more quickly on English-language line.
Before you talk to a live person, you’ll be prompted to enter the “Census ID” that’s printed on the official 2020 Census letter that comes to your home, but you can press # if you don’t have one or
know/remember it.
Call centers are taking calls 7 days a week between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET (or in other words, you can’t speak to a live person between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. ET)