The Census is a snapshot of your community that defines the challenges and opportunities ahead for your nonprofits and the people you serve and engage. 

Every person counted — or not counted — in a community impacts ten years of federal funds, political representation, public infrastructure and private investment.

Funding

• Census data is used to determine allocation of critical funding that nonprofits and those you serve and engage rely on, including:
• Medicaid and maternal and child health programs
• Transit programs
• Public housing assistance
• Community Development Block Grants
• Head Start
• Title I Education funds and grants for special and vocational education

Political Representation

Census numbers are used to determine political boundaries, including:

• 435 Congressional Districts
• 1,971 State Senate districts
• 5,411 State House districts
• Districts for City Councils, School Committees, County Boards

Public Infrastructure

Governments use census numbers to locate vital public works such as:

• Schools
• Health Centers
• Public Transportation and Highways
• Affordable Housing

Private Investment

Businesses large and small use census numbers to:

• Identify new markets
• Select sites for operations
• Make investment decisions
• Determine the goods and services offered