Alamance County's Census coordinator and team members are encouraging more participation in the 2020 Census. | Stock Photo
Alamance County's Census coordinator and team members are encouraging more participation in the 2020 Census. | Stock Photo
Alamance County Census coordinators are trying to ramp-up participation in the demographics tally as the October deadline gets closer.
As of mid-June, the county reported a 61% self-response rate, which ranked 18th out of North Carolina's 100 counties, the Alamance Chamber and the Make NC Count initiative said on its website.
It's estimated that for each person who responds to the 2020 Census, the county will receive approximately $1,800 in federal and state funding for the next 10 years. The data will be used to determine where the funds go and how they are spent: for hospitals, schools, infrastructure projects and others.
The Census also plays a role in elections. Based on the population tallies, it determines the number of congressional districts and electrical votes a state receives.
"It is critical to the economic and political well being of Alamance County and North Carolina that all residents are counted in the 2020 Census," Alamance County Census Campaign Coordination Linda Jones said in the news release and in an online video. "Remember, money follows the numbers, not the need. And do not forget, if we are all counted, North Carolina could obtain an additional seat in the U. S. House of Representatives, which would increase our collective voice on the national level."
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