NPR's Code Switch article, “Who Are We? We’re Finding Out Together” goes in depth on their themed podcast series from this April.
This episode of NPR's Code Switch focuses on the history of the Census, as well as the importance of black and brown representation within the count.
This episode of NPR's Code Switch explores race in the United States and the Census count.
Welcome to the Census 2020 Library Guide! Interested in how the Census works and why it’s important? Unsure if you’re counted or if your information is safe? Look no further! We’ve compiled all the information, resources, and everything in between that may be helpful to learn more about the Census to ensure our community is counted.
If you lived on campus for the 2019-2020 school year, you have been counted. That means, when your family fills out their form, they do not need to add you into their response. Residence is determined by where you are located 51% of the time without taking the pandemic into account. If you lived off campus for the 2019-2020 school year, report where you lived prior to relocation.
The Census Bureau offers a great example of what the physical Census form looks like, as well as an explanation and reason for each question. https://2020census.gov/en/about-questions.html
Follow the McCarthy Center on Instagram and Facebook for updates on the Census!
Have questions about the Census? Email Dr. Christi Siver, professor in the CSB and SJU Political Science Department.
