Census Day was April 1—but there’s still time to be counted. The Census has now been extended to September 30, 2020.

It has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail—all without having to meet a Census taker.

Being counted means that California can receive the Federal funding it needs for programs to support education, healthcare, and housing. Programs like free school lunches, Head Start, unemployment insurance, Section 8 housing and workforce training receive funding based on data collected by the Census Bureau. It's more important than ever before to be counted.

Here are the Census response options:

1. Online: The online response form can be accessed here.
2. Phone: The census questionnaire can be completed by phone in English at (844) 330-2020 or in 12 other languages.
3. Mail: Approximately 20% of households will receive a paper questionnaire along with an invitation to respond online. (Every household in Los Angeles should receive an invitation by April 1, 2020).

Here are some highlights to remember:

• College students need to be counted if they are normally on campus at this time, but have been ordered home. All children and young adults count!
• There is no Citizenship question. The Census is for everyone to fill out. Read more about Census Privacy here.
• The number of seats apportioned for California in the U.S. House of Representatives is determined by the Census Count. Let’s ensure California has fair representation in Congress, and be counted.
• For more information about the Census, here are some FAQs to help explain things.