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A Campaign Featuring Real Georgians
The goal of the U.S. Census is to count every living person, only once, and in the right place. We know that many Georgians are considered "hard to count" due to language barriers, socioeconomic status, geography, lack of access to the internet, and many other factors. For the first time, everyone will be able to fill out their census forms online, creating new concerns around security. For many millennials, this is their first opportunity to fill out their census forms, and they may not understand why it is so necessary.
We are proud to embark on a marketing campaign that focuses on educating Georgians about the importance of the census. It's about federal dollars flowing from Washington to Georgia for things like health care, education, transportation, senior care, foster care, and agriculture, issues that affect millions of residents in our state. It's also about representation, from our representatives in Congress all the way down to our local school board members.
The Networked Planet is a multi-media agency that came up with the theme: Every. One. Counts. The campaign will have many components, from statewide television spots to the most localized, grassroot efforts.
While the State marketing and media plan will include statewide coverage, our hope is that Local Complete Count Committee members will share the campaign in their own communities on websites, local TV or radio stations, billboards, and social media channels. We are relying on you to take this campaign to your own community. We will be most successful if we utilize the same messages seen in the statewide media campaign. That consistency will give us the most bang for our buck via the collective power of one simple message.
All marketing campaign materials will be available for download.
All our best,
Lori Geary & Tharon Johnson
Co-Executive Directors
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Contents
About the Census..................................................................................................................................................................................5 What the Census Means to Me ................................................................................................................................................6 Important Dates......................................................................................................................................................................................7 Your Role as a Local Complete Count Committee ..............................................................................................8 Understanding Hard-To-Count (HTC) Populations..............................................................................................11 Outreach Activities.............................................................................................................................................................................16 Tips for Improving Your Community's Census Count .......................................................................................17 Talking Points ..........................................................................................................................................................................................20 Other Resources ..................................................................................................................................................................................23 Downloadable Materials..............................................................................................................................................................24 Print-Ready Materials .....................................................................................................................................................................25
Version 1.0 November 14, 2019
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Acknowledgements
This toolkit was produced by the Outreach Subcommittee of the State Complete Count Committee. Content was developed by subcommittee members and their respective organizations for this publication. Design, editing, and production assistance was provided by the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia, in partnership with The Networked Planet. Anna Wrigley Miller, Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, Co-Chair Rusty Haygood, Department of Community Affairs, Co-Chair Lisa Nguyen, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Toolkit Managing Editor and Production Lead Subcommittee Members
David Tanner, Carl Vinson Institute of Government Jeffrey Wright, Carl Vinson Institute of Government Jessica Rose Anthony, Carl Vinson Institute of Government Darrell L. Moore, Valdosta State University Polly McKinney, Voices for Georgia Children Cali Jahn, Voices for Georgia Children Wendy Cornelisen, Georgia Public Library System Julie Walker, Georgia Public Library System Michele NeSmith, Association County Commissioners of Georgia Holger Loewendorf, Georgia Municipal Association Cody Pyle, Governor's Office of Planning and Budget Ashley Silverman, The Networked Planet
Please direct all questions and feedback regarding the toolkit to demographics@uga.edu.
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Welcome to the 2020 Local Complete Count Committee (LCC) Outreach Toolkit
This Toolkit will serve as a guide with tools and activities to assist your team through the process, from establishing partnerships to planning and implementing outreach events.
About the Census
Once each decade, the US Census Bureau counts every person in the United States. The 2020 Census will be the first to rely heavily on online responses. The biggest challenge facing the US Census Bureau is the undercount of certain population groups. These groups are called "hard-to-count populations." Georgia has a large population of residents that are considered hard to count. This includes children under the age of five, rural residents, non-English speakers, and minority groups. There is no one-size-fits-all strategy to reach them. Counting every person once and in the right place is essential to a complete and accurate count. Census data is used to determine the number of seats each state has in the US House of Representatives and the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funds to state and local governments, among many other uses.
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What the Census Means to Me
Census data helps with the allocation of federal funding across hundreds of federal programs, including the National School Lunch Program, federal student loan programs, and many more. For each person counted, from infants to young children to older adults, the State of Georgia receives more than $2,300 from the federal government. This amount adds up to almost $24 billion annually toward programs that benefit Georgians like you. The more people counted, the more money each community stands to receive. The 2020 Census will be the first year you can fill out your census online. The census website is safe, secure, and confidential. The form can be filled out on mobile devices or desktop computers. Public libraries in Georgia offer free Wi-Fi and free computer access in every county in Georgia.
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Important Dates

By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. When completing the census, you will include everyone living in your home on April 1.

March 2020: The Census Bureau begins mailing invitations to participate in the 2020 Census to homes. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail.
April 1, 2020: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. When you respond to the census, you tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020.
April 2020: Census takers begin visiting college students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among large groups of people. Census takers also begin conducting quality check interviews to help ensure an accurate count.
May 2020: The Census workers begin visiting homes that have not responded to the 2020 Census to make sure everyone is counted.
August 2020: The online form of the census will close. December 2020: The Census Bureau delivers apportionment counts to the
President and Congress as required by law. March 31, 2021: By this date, the Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to
states. This information is used to redraw legislative districts based on population changes.

CENSUS IN THREE PHASES

AWARENESS JANUARY - MARCH Education about the census and why it's important Become familiar with materials and procedures Prepare to take the census

IMPLEMENTATION

CLOSURE

MARCH - MAY

MAY - DECEMBER

Mailers with instructions to In-person follow-up

complete the census online

continues through

are sent out

August

Paper forms are available

Online forms will close in

and will be sent to homes

August

with no response procedures Results are delivered in

In-person follow-up by

December

Census workers begins in

May

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Your Role as a Local Complete Count Committee
Local complete count committees (LCCC) will help educate and spread awareness about the upcoming census. These committees should be made up of leaders and trusted voices within your community who represent a wide spectrum of groups and networks. It is especially important to include organizations that can assist with educating and identifying hard-to-count populations.
Who should create an LCCC?
Any organization or group that wants to coordinate efforts to educate and inform the public about the upcoming 2020 Census can be involved. While there are no restrictions on who can form an LCCC, in the past most have been formed by government groups. During the 2010 Census, there were 77 county, 22 joint county city, 20 city, 53 higher education, 11 ethnic groups, and seven other organizations that formed LCCCs in Georgia.
What is the process for creating an LCCC?
Although there is no formally required process, many governments have passed resolutions to create committees. The government entity leading the charge in creating the committee can invite elected officials and local leaders to participate. Sample resolutions, meeting agendas, and invitations are enclosed.
What is the structure of an LCCC?
The LCCC should include representatives from a wide range of organizations and groups and trusted voices that have connections within the community. There are no requirements for how small or large the committee must be. The LCCC should have a chair to direct the work of the committee and to serve as a liaison for your community. The committee should also have subcommittees to focus on outreach efforts to different segments of the community. The US Census Bureau has created a
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Local Complete Count Committee Guide and a timeline to assist LCCCs in their mission. This information can be accessed on the Bureau's website at https://www.census.gov/programs- surveys/decennial-census/2020census/complete_count.html

Who should be a member of the LCCC?

This answer will vary from community to community, but in general your county needs to include people who have wide networks, are seen as leaders in the community, and are considered to be trusted voices. To get the best census results, you need to cast a wide net to ensure a variety of organizations are represented. Examples of groups to include are as follows:



County/city leaders



K-12 school leaders



Universities/technical colleges



Libraries



Local chambers/local business

organizations



Community groups



Nonprofit groups



Faith leaders



Civic organizations



Ethnic organizations



Minority organizations



Newspapers/TV stations/media

Georgia Family Connection, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Farm Bureau, and Cooperative Extension Service are urging their members in every county to participate in LCCCs formed in their communities.
What does the LCCC need to do?
First, the LCCC needs to get organized and develop a plan for outreach efforts within the community. It is recommended that the LCCC invite a representative of the Census Bureau to the initial kickoff meeting to provide information and guidance.

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Once the committee is established, its main objective will be to educate the public about the census and to identify areas or communities where additional efforts may be needed. There are many tools available to help your committee analyze previous census efforts and participation in your county. These include historical census data, response rates, and hard-to-count maps by region, congressional district, county, and census tract. You can find links to these tools in the "Other Resources" section of this toolkit. Is grant funding available for my LCCC? Currently, no grant funding is available from the state or federal government. However, some nonprofit groups have either received grant funding or have grant funding available for outreach efforts directed at specific populations. Georgia Family Connection has provided outreach funding to many of its collaboratives throughout the state. Check with your local Family Connection collaborative and with other nonprofits within your community to determine if your county can partner or benefit from this funding. Is data or marketing information available that my LCCC can use? Yes. There are numerous resources that your LCCC can use to inform the public about the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau has press kits and fact sheets on numerous issues, messaging for specific audiences, and information for business, community, nonprofit, and religious organization partners. A sample listing of the information available on the Census Bureau website is provided below.
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Understanding Hard-To-Count (HTC) Populations
HTC populations are defined as those that are hard to locate, interview, persuade, or contact.

Category

Reason

Hard to Interview Language barrier, low literacy rate, or a lack of internet

access

Hard to Locate Housing not included in census files, such as new

housing developments or people who want to remain

hidden

Hard to Contact Highly mobile, homeless, or physical access

barriers such as gated communities

Hard to Persuade Suspicious of government or low levels

of civic engagement

With the new focus on filling out the form online, those without smartphones or internet access at home also become hard-to-count.
An HTC population in one county could be entirely different in another county. Understanding the needs and concerns of each population is crucial for developing an effective outreach strategy.
The following four pages are worksheets that can help you better analyze and make a plan for how to reach HTC populations in your community.

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Outreach Activities
Your LCCC can help educate the public about the 2020 Census through a variety of outreach activities. Below are some ideas for outreach activities:
Develop activities to educate employees about the census. Encourage businesses to become official sponsors of census activities and
to place census information such as table tents, postcards, flyers, and infographics in their businesses. Hold census rallies or parades. Set up a census booth at high school football or basketball games, as well as events held by your local recreation department. Sponsor a contest to design a sticker or poster promoting the 2020 Census. Sponsor a census booth at county fairs, carnivals, and festivals (especially cultural or ethnic celebrations). Direct people who need internet access to the local library. They have free high speed internet and resources to help.
Messaging Placement: Include the 2020 Census logo and message on brochures, newsletters, social media sites, local government websites, and bus schedules. Place census posters, banners, and other signage in highly visible public locations. Place census messages or flyers in utility and other government bills. Encourage local libraries to include census information at book drives, story time, and other library events. Have census information available during voter registration drives. Provide information on federally funded programs that have benefited the community. Place public service announcements in local media encouraging households to respond. Include census information as part of health fairs, blood drives, and other community events.
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Tips for Improving Your Community's Census Count
Darrell Moore with Valdosta State University was part of a very successful complete count effort 10 years ago in Colquitt County for Census 2010. Every county, city, and town is different, and what works in one community may or may not work in others. Based on the success of Colquitt County, Darrell has compiled the following tips that might help your community improve its 2020 count.
1. Make sure you have a comprehensive, diverse committee to make a plan for your community. Having 50 people with various backgrounds and connections working on the LCCC is better than a small group. You need the trusted voices to answer questions, address any concerns people might have, and explain why an accurate count is important for them, their family, and their community. Look at what other communities are doing and see how you can modify or implement that idea in your community.
2. Keep it simple when you are asking someone to volunteer and when talking about the census. So much information is available from federal, state, and local sources that it can be overwhelming. Try to get your messages down to a one-page document and a five-minute pitch. (Some one-pagers are provided in the appendix to the toolkit.)
3. Engage partners who interact with hard-to-count populations. Work with medical clinic staff, faith leaders, and community service organizations and nonprofits. Your local Family Connections representative is a great partner.
4. Engage school teachers (K-12) and ask them to talk about the census with their classes. School systems can send home flyers and coloring pages with kids. (The toolkit contains several coloring pages.).
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5. Consider some of the following places for marketing and outreach in your community: Wal-Mart Grocery stores and convenience stores YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, afterschool programs Housing authority/public housing Schools and child care centers School and community sporting events Churches: Sunday bulletin and Wednesday night suppers Public libraries (The census can be completed online, and libraries are an important access point.) Restaurants (Table tents can be very effective.) Local utilities (Place notices in monthly bills or newsletters.)
6. Hispanic outreach Engage with organizations, volunteers, and clinics that serve the Hispanic community. Find trusted partners to communicate with this demographic. Trusted voices are important with every demographic, but more so here. Engage pastors (trust) and service providers. Outreach will have a significant impact on family and children.
7. Speak at your local Lion's Club, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, and similar groups. Talk about how census data influences economic development and funding.
8. Work with your school system's homeless coordinator. Also work with local soup kitchens or other shelters.
9. Set up tables or displays at community and organization events. The more people you can find to volunteer for events, the better. Local festivals between now and April are key opportunities for education and outreach.
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10. Trusted voices Provide community members with approved talking points and ask for them to give personal testimonies, make videos, write letters to the editor, go on radio morning shows and talk shows, etc. Community members should use the approved talking points as a guide when developing personal statements. (The toolkit has talking points.)
11. Promote the census at all of your larger employers, in break rooms, in restrooms, near time clocks, etc. Set up an informational table in breakrooms or at shift change.
12. Encourage local volunteers and stakeholders to apply for the US Census jobs. They are good paying, part time, temporary jobs, and will attract out of state applicants. Local candidates will be familiar with your community, neighborhoods, and residents. They will be more invested than an out of town worker if they understand the impact of the Census on their family and their community.
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Talking Points
The following key messages and talking points can help you communicate the benefits and importance of participating in the 2020 Census. These messages can be tailored to use with a variety of audiences.
What is the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five US territories.
Why do we conduct this count?
The census provides data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services and support for your community.
The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the US House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.
The census is specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Article 1, Section 2, mandates that the country conduct a count of its population once every 10 years. The 2020 Census will mark the 24th time that the country has counted its population since 1790.
What does that mean for Georgia?
The federal government allocates over $675 billion to states based on the population for health care, food, education, and roads. The following programs use census data to drive funding:
Federal Medical Assistance Programs The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Medicare Part B Highway Planning and Construction The Federal Pell Grant Program
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Georgia's rural assistance programs received more than $1.4 billion annually. Based on the George Washington University report Counting for Dollars 2020, Georgia receives more than $2,300 per person annually in funding directly related to census count allocations. What does this mean for you? Participating in the census is required by law, even if you recently completed another survey from the Census Bureau. A complete and accurate count is critical for you and your community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more for the next decade. Who should be counted? If you are filling out the census for your home, you should count everyone who is living there as of April 1, 2020. This includes anyone who is living and sleeping there most of the time, including children. How should I count children in my household? It is important to remember to count any children who are living with you. This includes
All children who live in your home, including grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and the children of friends
Children who split their time between homes, if they are living with you on April 1, 2020
Newborn babies, even those who are born on April 1, 2020, or who are still in the hospital on this date
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What about college students? It is important to remember how to count college students based on where they are living. College students who are living at home should be counted at their home address. College students who live away from home and off-campus should count themselves at their off-campus location. US college students living and attending college outside of the US are not counted in the census. Foreign students living and attending college in the US should be counted at their on- or off-campus residence where they live most of the time. College students who live on campus will be counted by the Census Bureau through the Group Quarters process.
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Other Resources
Universities, nonprofits, and other organizations have created many other resources to help with the census.
The Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact is providing free 2020 Census posters and table tents to 41 counties in its service area. For more information, visit www.valdosta.edu/administration/advancement/sgri/2020-census.php#.
Georgia Voices, in partnership with Family Connection, has developed fact sheets and printed material focusing on health care and education for children. For more information, visit www.everyonecountsga.org.
The Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) have tools with county- and census tractspecific data for planning and outreach purposes. For more information, visit www.gacities.com/census and www.accg.org/2020_census.php.
Georgia Public Libraries Service has a toolkit for libraries wanting to be more involved. For more information, visit georgialibraries.org/census-toolkit/.
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Downloadable Materials
Your LCCC will be able to order posters and other materials through a fulfillment printing center at a later date. This information will be updated and made available in this toolkit and on the website. All downloadable materials can be accessed at census.georgia.gov. Please check back regularly as new materials and files will be added. The downloadable links are currently under development and will be coming to you soon. Every. One. Counts. Branding Guide Every. One. Counts. Poster Template Standardized Census 101 PPT presentation Every. One. Counts. TV Spots and Video
1-minute video 30-second video 10-second video
Every. One. Counts. Hispanic Version TV Spots and Video 1-minute video 30-second video 10-second video
Radio Spots 30-second Every. One. Counts. 30-second Cada. Persona. Quenta.
To download the radio spots, click on the individual links above, then right click on the gray player bar and "Save Audio As" onto your computer.
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Print-Ready Materials
Coloring Pages Family Counts coloring page Every. One. Counts. coloring page Three responses coloring page
Templates Sample Resolution Sample Meeting Agenda
Fact Sheets US Census Bureau Complete Count Committee US Census Bureau Census 101 US Census Bureau Census Invitations US Census Bureau Confidentiality Counting for Dollars Georgia Georgia Voices Education Georgia Voices Health Care Beat Your 2010 Participation Rate VSU Complete Count Committee 101
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SAMPLE RESOLUTION
Creation of the 2020 _________________ (name of city or county) Local Complete County Committee
WHEREAS the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the United States Constitution to conduct a count of all persons; and WHEREAS the Census count requires extensive work, and the Census Bureau requires partners at the state and local level to ensure a complete and accurate count; WHEREAS the ________ (name of city or county) Complete County Committee will work with the U.S. Census Bureau and the State of Georgia to strive for an accurate count; WHEREAS the ________ (name of city or county) Complete County Committee will bring together a cross section of community members who will utilize their local knowledge and expertise to reach out to all persons of our community; WHEREAS a united voice from business, government, community- based and faith-based organizations, educators, media and others will enable the 2020 Census message to reach more of our citizens; and WHEREAS the following individuals shall be designated as official________ (name of city or county) Complete Count Committee members: (insert committee member names) Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that ________ (name of city or county) is committed to
1. Partner with the U.S. Census Bureau and the State of Georgia and will form a Local Complete County Committee seeking to Support the goals and ideals for the 2020 Census and will disseminate 2020 Census information.
2. Encourage all (City or County) residents to participate in events and initiatives that will raise the overall awareness of the 2020 Census and increase participation.
3. Achieve a complete and accurate count of all persons within our borders.
Adopted by __________ (name of city or county) Georgia this ____ day of ________, 2019.

Office of County Commissioners
Date
The Honorable__________ Mayor of _____________ Address City, Georgia, Zip
RE: __________ County 2020 Census Complete Count Committee
Dear Mayor ____________:
The 2020 Census is rapidly approaching, and it is vitally important for every person to be accurately counted. Federal funding levels, forecasting transportation and other infrastructure needs, and redistricting state legislative districts are just some of the reasons a complete and accurate count is important.
To accomplish an accurate count, the ____________ County Board of Commissioners is interested in starting a countywide 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. We'd like to invite you, your staff, and any interested Council Members to a meeting on Date at Time in the Location. The Committee will determine strategies to encourage participation in the Census and insure every _____________ County resident is counted.
___________ County is pleased to work with the City of ____________ to increase participation in the 2020 Census so that every member of our community is counted. Please contact me at _______________ if you have any further questions or need any further assistance.
Sincerely,
________, Chairman/CEO/Sole Commissioner ______________County Board of Commissioners

2020 Census Meeting
Location Date Time

1. Welcome Commission Chair/CEO/Mayor

2. Importance of 2020 Census Redistricting, funding, planning, economic development

3. Overview of 2020 Census

4. Available 2020 Census Information U.S. Census Bureau, Georgia Complete Count Committee,

ACCG Website, GMA Website

5. 2020 Census Complete Count Committee (CCC) Discussion

a. Goals Increase awareness and importance of census, increase participation

b. Structure Policy level made up of a variety of local leaders and groups with wide

networks that are seen as trusted voices within the community

c. Subcommittee(s) Staff level carries out policies of CCC. Appointed by CCC members

d. Timeline Summary of benchmarks and tasks outlined in CCC Guide

i.

Develop Strategies and Outreach Methods for 2020 Census

ii. January-March, 2020 Outreach and Promotion of 2020 Census

iii. April, 2020 Public Service Announcements

2020 Census Timeline
2018 Tribal leader, governor, or highest
elected local official or community leader determines Complete Count Committees (CCCs) structure. CCCs receive 2020 Census training.
2019 Continue establishing CCCs. Open Area Census Offices. CCCs develop strategy and
work plan.
2020 CCCs begin community organization
mobilization. 2020 Census advertising campaign
begins in early 2020. CCCs support the 2020 Census. CCCs encourage self-response.
April 1, 2020 CENSUS DAY CCCs urge households who do
not respond to cooperate with census takers.

Contact Information
For additional information about the Complete Count Committees program, please contact your regional census office.

Please contact:
ATLANTA Atlanta.rcc .partnership @2020census.gov
CHICAGO Chicago.rcc .partnership @2020census.gov
DALLAS Dallas.rcc .partnership @2020census.gov
LOS ANGELES Los.Angeles.rcc .partnership @2020census.gov
NEW YORK New.York.rcc .partnership @2020census.gov
PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia.rcc .partnership @2020census.gov

If you reside in:
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina
Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin
Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming
Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Puerto Rico
Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia

July 2018 D-1256 CCC

Complete Count Committees

The 2020 Census is almost here!

Get Started

The 2020 Census provides an opportunity for everyone to be counted. Tribal, state, and local governments; communitybased organizations; faith-based groups; schools; businesses; the media; and others play a key role in developing partners to educate and motivate residents to participate in the 2020 Census.
When community members are informed, they are more likely to respond to the census. Through collaborative partnerships, the U.S. Census Bureau and community leaders can reach the shared goal of counting EVERYONE in 2020.
The Complete Count Committees (CCC) program is key to creating awareness in communities all across the country.
CCCs utilize local knowledge, influence, and resources to educate communities and promote the census through locally based, targeted outreach efforts.
CCCs provide a vehicle for coordinating and nurturing cooperative efforts between tribal, state, and local governments; communities; and the Census Bureau.
CCCs help the Census Bureau get a complete count in 2020 through partnerships with local governments and community organizations.

WHO?
Tribal, state, and local governments work together with partners to form CCCs to promote and encourage response to the 2020 Census in their communities. Community-based organizations also establish CCCs that reach out to their constituents.
WHAT?
A CCC is comprised of a broad spectrum of government and community leaders from education, business, healthcare, and other community organizations. These trusted voices develop and implement a 2020 Census awareness campaign based upon their knowledge of the local community to encourage a response.
WHEN?
The formation of CCCs is happening NOW! Leaders are identifying budget resources and establishing local work plans. In 2020, they will implement the plans and lead their communities to a successful census count.
WHY?
The primary goal of the 2020 Census is to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place.

Community influencers create localized messaging that resonates with the population in their area. They are trusted voices and are best suited to mobilize community resources in an efficient manner.
HOW?
It's up to all of us! CCCs know the best way to reach the community and raise awareness. Some activities could include:
Holding CCC kickoff meetings with media briefings.
Participating in Census rallies or parades.
Coordinating Census unity youth forums.
Hosting Interfaith breakfasts and weekend events.
Encouraging the use of Statistics in Schools classroom resources.
Incorporating census information in newsletters, social media posts, podcasts, mailings, and websites.
Helping recruit census workers when jobs become available.

CENSUS 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Here's a quick refresher of what it is and why it's essential that everyone is counted.

Everyone counts.
The census counts every person living in the U.S. once, only once, and in the right place.

It's in the constitution.
The U.S. Constitution mandates that everyone in the country be counted every 10 years. The first census was in 1790.

It's about fair representation.
Every 10 years, the results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.

It's about $675 billion.
The distribution of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and communities are based on census data. That money is spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.

It's about redistricting.
After each decade's census, state officials redraw the boundaries of the congressional and state legislative districts in their states to account for population shifts.
Taking part is your civic duty.
Completing the census is mandatory: it's a way to participate in our democracy and say "I COUNT!"

Census data are being used all around you.

Businesses use census data to decide where to build factories, offices and stores, which create jobs.

Residents use the census to support community initiatives involving legislation, quality-of-life and consumer advocacy.
Your privacy is protected.
It's against the law for the Census Bureau to publicly release your responses in any way that could identify you or your household.
By law, your responses cannot be used against you and can only be used to produce statistics.

Local governments use the census for public safety and emergency preparedness.
Real estate developers use the census to build new homes and revitalize old neighborhoods.
2020 will be easier than ever.
In 2020, you will be able to respond to the census online.

You can help.
You are the expert--we need your ideas on the best way to make sure everyone in your community gets counted.

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FIND OUT HOW TO HELP AT C E N S U S .G OV/ PA R T N E R S

How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond
Every household will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone. Nearly every household will receive an invitation to participate
in the 2020 Census from either a postal worker or a census worker.
95% of households will receive their census invitation in the mail.

Almost 5% of households
will receive their census invitation when a census taker drops it off. In these areas, the majority of households may not receive mail at their home's physical location (like households that use PO boxes or areas recently affected by natural disasters).

Less than 1% of households
will be counted in person by a census taker, instead of being invited to respond on their own. We do this in very remote areas like parts of northern Maine, remote Alaska, and in select American Indian areas that ask to be counted in person.

Note: We have special procedures to count people who don't live in households, such as students living in university housing or people experiencing homelessness.

How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond

What to Expect in the Mail

When it's time to respond, most households will receive an invitation in the mail.
Every household will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone.
Depending on how likely your area is to respond online, you'll receive either an invitation encouraging you to respond online or an invitation along with a paper questionnaire.

Letter Invitation
Most areas of the country are likely to respond online, so most households will receive a letter asking you to go online to complete the census questionnaire.
We plan on working with the U.S. Postal Service to stagger the delivery of these invitations over several days. This way we can spread out the number of users responding online, and we'll be able to serve you better if you need help over the phone.

Letter Invitation and Paper Questionnaire
Areas that are less likely to respond online will receive a paper questionnaire along with their invitation. The invitation will also include information about how to respond online or by phone.

WHAT WE WILL SEND IN THE MAIL On or between You'll receive:

March 1220

An invitation to respond online to the 2020 Census.
(Some households will also receive paper questionnaires.)

March 1624

A reminder letter.

If you haven't responded yet:

March 26April 3 A reminder postcard.

April 816

A reminder letter and paper questionnaire.

April 2027

A final reminder postcard before we follow up in person.

We understand you might miss our initial letter in the mail.
Every household that hasn't already responded will receive reminders and will eventually receive a paper questionnaire.
It doesn't matter which initial invitation you get or how you get it--we will follow up in person with all households that don't respond.

The 2020 Census and Confidentiality
Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, secure, and protected by federal law. Your answers can only be used to produce statistics--they cannot be used against you in any way. By law, all responses to U.S. Census Bureau household and business surveys are kept completely confidential.
Respond to the 2020 Census to shape the future.
Responding to the census helps communities get the funding they need and helps businesses make data-driven decisions that grow the economy. Census data impact our daily lives, informing important decisions about funding for services and infrastructure in your community, including health care, senior centers, jobs, political representation, roads, schools, and businesses. More than $675 billion in federal funding flows back to states and local communities each year based on census data.
Your census responses are safe and secure.
The Census Bureau is required by law to protect any personal information we collect and keep it strictly confidential. The Census Bureau can only use your answers to produce statistics. In fact, every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life. Your answers cannot be used for law enforcement purposes or to determine your personal eligibility for government benefits.
By law, your responses cannot be used against you.
By law, your census responses cannot be used against you by any government agency or court in any way--not by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), not by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), not by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and not by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The law requires the Census Bureau to keep your information confidential and use your responses only to produce statistics.

The law is clear--no personal information can be shared.
Under Title 13 of the U.S. Code, the Census Bureau cannot release any identifiable information about individuals, households, or businesses, even to law enforcement agencies.
The law states that the information collected may only be used for statistical purposes and no other purpose.
To support historical research, Title 44 of the U.S. Code allows the National Archives and Records Administration to release census records only after 72 years.
All Census Bureau staff take a lifetime oath to protect your personal information, and any violation comes with a penalty of up to $250,000 and/or up to 5 years in prison.

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There are no exceptions.
The law requires the Census Bureau to keep everyone's information confidential. By law, your responses cannot be used against you by any government agency or court in any way. The Census Bureau will not share an individual's responses with immigration enforcement agencies, law enforcement agencies, or allow that information to be used to determine eligibility for government benefits. Title 13 makes it very clear that the data we collect can only be used for statistical purposes--we cannot allow it to be used for anything else, including law enforcement.
It's your choice: you can respond securely online, by mail, or by phone.
You will have the option of responding online, by mail, or by phone. Households that don't respond in one of these ways will be visited by a census taker to collect the information in person. Regardless of how you respond, your personal information is protected by law.
Your online responses are safe from hacking and other cyberthreats.
The Census Bureau takes strong precautions to keep online responses secure. All data submitted online are encrypted to protect personal privacy, and our cybersecurity program meets the highest and most recent standards for protecting personal information. Once the data are received, they are no longer online. From the moment the Census Bureau collects responses, our focus and legal obligation is to keep them safe.
We are committed to confidentiality.
At the U.S. Census Bureau, we are absolutely committed to keeping your responses confidential. This commitment means it is safe to provide your answers and know that they will only be used to paint a statistical portrait of our nation and communities.
Learn more about the Census Bureau's data protection and privacy program at www.census.gov/privacy.

Laws protecting personal census information have withstood challenges.
In 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court confirmed that even addresses are confidential and cannot be disclosed through legal discovery or the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). In 2010, the U.S. Justice Department determined that the Patriot Act does not override the law that protects the confidentiality of individual census responses. No court of law can subpoena census responses.

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Counting for Dollars 2020 The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds
GEORGIA
In FY2016, Georgia received
$23,835,175,686
through 55 federal spending programs guided by data derived from the 2010 Census.

REPORT

The Counting for Dollars 2020 Project aims to understand 1) the extent to which the federal government will rely on data from the 2020 Census to guide the distribution of federal funding to states, localities, and households across the nation and 2) the impact of the accuracy of the 2020 Census on the fair, equitable distribution of these funds.

The project has analyzed spending by state for 55 federal programs ($883,094,826,042 in FY2016). Three types of programs are analyzed:
Domestic financial assistance programs provide financial assistance -- including direct payments to individuals, grants, loans, and loan guarantees -- to non-federal entities within the U.S. -- such as individuals and families, state and local governments, companies, and nonprofits -- in order to fulfill a public purpose.
Tax credit programs allow a special exclusion, exemption, or deduction from gross income or provide a special credit, a preferential rate of tax, or a deferral of tax liability.
Procurement programs award a portion of Federal prime contract dollars to small businesses located in areas selected on the basis of census-derived data.
The four uses of census-derived datasets to geographically allocate funding are:
Define eligibility criteria -- that is, identify which organizations or individuals can receive funds.
Compute formulas that geographically allocate funds to eligible recipients.
Rank project applications based on priorities (e.g., smaller towns, poorer neighborhoods).
Set interest rates for federal loan programs.
The two categories of census-derived datasets are:
Geographic classifications -- the characterization (e.g., rural), delineation (e.g., Metropolitan Areas), or designation (e.g., Opportunity Zones) of specific geographic areas.
Variable datasets
o Annual updates of population and housing variables collected in the Decennial Census.
o Household surveys collecting new data elements (e.g., income, occupation) by using the Decennial Census to design representative samples and interpret results.

Reports of the Counting for Dollars 2020 Project:
h Report #1: Initial Analysis: 16 Large Census-guided Financial Assistance Programs (August 2017)*
h Report #2: Estimating Fiscal Costs of a Census Undercount to States (March 2018)*
h Report #3: Role of the Decennial Census in Distributing Federal Funds to Rural America (December 2018)*
h Report #4: Census-derived Datasets Used to Distribute Federal Funds (December 2018)
h Report #5: Analysis of 55 Large Census-guided Federal Spending Programs (forthcoming)*+
h Report #6: An Inventory of 320 Census-guided Federal Spending Programs (forthcoming)
* Data available by state + Source for this state sheet

For further information:
Andrew Reamer, Research Professor The George Washington University areamer@gwu.edu

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Counting for Dollars 2020 The Role of the Decennial Census in the Geographic Distribution of Federal Funds

REPORT

COUNTING FOR DOLLARS 2020:
GEORGIA

Allocation of Funds from 55 Large Federal Spending Programs Guided by Data Derived from the 2010 Census (Fiscal Year 2016)
Total Program Obligations: $23,835,175,686

Program Financial Assistance Programs Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) Federal Direct Student Loans Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Medicare Suppl. Medical Insurance (Part B) Highway Planning and Construction
Federal Pell Grant Program

Dept.
HHS ED USDA HHS DOT ED

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans Title I Grants to LEAs
State Children's Health Insurance Program
National School Lunch Program Special Education Grants Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Federal Transit Formula Grants Head Start WIC Title IV-E Foster Care Health Care Centers
School Breakfast Program
Rural Electrification Loans and Loan Guarantees Public and Indian Housing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Child and Adult Care Food Program Vocational Rehabilitation Grants to the States Child Care Mandatory and Matching Funds Unemployment Insurance Administration Federal Transit - Capital Investment Grants Child Care and Development Block Grant Adoption Assistance

HUD
HHS USDA
ED
HHS
USDA ED HUD DOT HHS
USDA HHS HHS
USDA
USDA HUD HHS USDA ED HHS DOL DOT HHS HHS

Obligations

Program

$23,208,335,024

$6,949,229,000 Community Facilities Loans/Grants

$2,875,469,075 Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants

$2,663,017,763 Crime Victim Assistance

$1,812,266,713 CDBG Entitlement Grants

$1,348,487,982 Public Housing Capital Fund

$905,000,000

Block Grants for the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse

$508,669,000

Water and Waste Disposal Systems for Rural Communities

$330,741,739 Social Services Block Grant

$548,932,461 Rural Rental Assistance Payments

$517,752,991 Business and Industry Loans

$418,168,000

Career and Technical Education - Basic Grants to States

$529,921,000 Homeland Security Grant Program

$342,114,770 WIOA Dislocated Worker Grants

$207,302,005 HOME

$168,592,000 State CDBG

$238,272,098 WIOA Youth Activities

$218,824,000 WIOA Adult Activities

$87,827,583 Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser

$104,440,174 Community Services Block Grant

$191,256,000

Special Programs for the Aging, Title III, Part C, Nutrition Services

$740,469,000 Cooperative Extension Service

$111,525,000 Native Amer. Employment & Training

$54,497,132

$119,258,000 Federal Tax Expenditures

$61,910,030 Low Income Housing Tax Credit

$93,002,000 New Markets Tax Credit

$58,519,000

$4,249,311 Federal Procurement Programs

$114,452,000 HUBZones Program

$41,385,459

Dept.
USDA ED DOJ HUD HUD HHS
USDA HHS USDA USDA ED DHS DOL HUD HUD DOL DOL DOL HHS HHS USDA DOL
Treas Treas
SBA

Obligations
$94,278,825 $58,710,294 $69,338,035 $39,549,043 $60,348,000 $57,152,217
$45,239,000 $49,893,342 $37,076,211 $47,457,000 $38,590,316 $12,135,844 $36,999,252 $26,511,522 $37,464,404 $30,301,333 $26,942,539 $21,035,343 $19,545,166 $17,449,824 $16,766,228
$0
$344,188,674 $274,177,716 $70,010,958
$282,651,988 $282,651,988

Prepared by Andrew Reamer, the George Washington Institute of Public Policy, the George Washington University. Spending data analysis provided by Sean Moulton, Open Government Program Manager, Project on Government Oversight. | January 30, 2019
Note: The sequence of the above programs is consistent with U.S. rank order by program expenditures. (See U.S. sheet in series.)
Counting for Dollars 2020 publications and spreadsheet with above data available at https://gwipp.gwu.edu/counting-dollars-2020-role-decennial-census-geographic-distribution-federal-funds

For further information:
Andrew Reamer, Research Professor The George Washington University areamer@gwu.edu

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census impacts

EDUCATION

It is essential that everyone in Georgia be counted in Census 2020 since the federal government uses these counts to determine funding for education. We need to get the count right so your schools can be properly supported!
In 2015, Georgia received $1.6 billion federal dollars for education-related programs.

$500
MILLION

$500
MILLION

National School Lunch Program
1.2
MILLION STUDENTS

Title I Grants
1,500
SCHOOLS

Georgia has
2.5
MILLION kids (birth-18).

$300
MILLION

$200
MILLION

Special Education (IDEA)
200,000
STUDENTS

Head Start Early Head Start
20,000
STUDENTS

Georgia ranks
34th
in education in the U.S.

50%

63%

69%

18%

of 3-4 year olds are not in school.

of 3rd graders are not proficient
in reading.

of 8th graders are not proficient
in math.

of high school students are not graduating on time.

REFERENCES: tinyurl.com/y5j6mhh3

LEARN MORE: EVERYONECOUNTSGA.ORG

census impacts

HEALTH

CARE

An accurate count in Census 2020 is essential to postively impact health care, ensuring we meet the needs of our communities. Census 2020 will influence two areas:

1

2

federal funding for health programs

population data directing where resources, community services, and hospitals should go.

In federal dollars, Georgia received
$15.8
BILLION
in 2015 from 2010 census counts

14%
of Georgia's kids did not have dental care in the last year

More than
50%
went to public health programs like

60%
of Georgia's kids don't receive the behavioral health services they need

MEDICAID MEDICARE PEACHCARE/CHIP SNAP & WIC HEALTH CENTERS

15%
of Georgia's kids did not receive any medical care
in the last year

Georgia's county healthcare shortage
23 have NO dentist have NO
76 licensed psychologist
79 have NO OB-GYN
63 have NO pediatrician
9 have NO doctor

References: https://tinyurl.com/y5v2fsx8

LEARN MORE: EVERYONECOUNTSGA.ORG

GEORGIA COUNTIES PARTICIPATION AND POPULATION CHANGE 2010-2018

2010 CENSUS

COUNTY NAME PARTIPATION RATE

Appling

80.3

Atkinson

61.0

Bacon

69.2

Baker

69.3

Baldwin

77.1

Banks

82.6

Barrow

77.1

Bartow

81.2

Ben Hill

77.9

Berrien

67.1

Bibb

76.0

Bleckley

72.9

Brantley

66.4

Brooks

72.3

Bryan

80.8

Bulloch

74.6

Burke

79.9

Butts

78.9

Calhoun

76.5

Camden

78.6

Candler

66.7

Carroll

76.7

Catoosa

82.5

Charlton

66.4

Chatham

79.3

Chattahoochee

68.4

Chattooga

77.2

Cherokee

81.3

Clarke

76.6

Clay

68.0

Clayton

71.3

Clinch

63.5

Cobb

77.7

2010 POPULATION 18,236 8,375 11,096 3,451 45,720 18,395 69,367 100,157 17,634 19,286
155,547 13,063 18,411 16,243 30,233 70,217 23,316 23,655 6,694 50,513 10,998 110,527 63,942 12,171
265,128 11,267 26,015
214,346 116,714 3,183
259,424 6,798
688,078

2018 POPULATION 18,507 8,297 11,185 3,092 44,823 18,988 80,809
106,408 16,787 19,252
153,095 12,838 18,897 15,513 38,109 77,296 22,423 24,193 6,352 53,677 10,836 118,121 67,420 12,968
289,195 10,684 24,790
254,149 127,330
2,887 289,615
6,648 756,865

PERCENTAGE CHANGED 1% -1% 1% -10% -2% 3% 16% 6% -5% 0% -2% -2% 3% -4% 26% 10% -4% 2% -5% 6% -1% 7% 5% 7% 9% -5% -5% 19% 9% -9% 12% -2% 10%

GEORGIA COUNTIES PARTICIPATION AND POPULATION CHANGE 2010-2018

2010 CENSUS

COUNTY NAME PARTIPATION RATE

Coffee

79.6

Colquitt

78.3

Columbia

81.4

Cook

76.7

Coweta

80.4

Crawford

69.3

Crisp

75.2

Dade

82.0

Dawson

84.4

Decatur

79.5

De Kalb

74.5

Dodge

64.8

Dooly

71.8

Dougherty

78.7

Douglas

75.5

Early

72.0

Echols

63.9

Effingham

82.0

Elbert

84.5

Emanuel

74.5

Evans

63.6

Fannin

73.8

Fayette

83.0

Floyd

78.9

Forsyth

79.7

Franklin

83.9

Fulton

75.3

Gilmer

76.4

Glascock

86.6

Glynn

82.0

Gordon

80.5

Grady

80.1

Greene

84.0

2010 POPULATION 42,356 45,498 124,053 17,212 127,317 12,630 23,439 16,633 22,330 27,842 691,893 21,796 14,918 94,565 132,403 11,008 4,034 52,250 20,166 22,598 11,000 23,682 106,567 96,317 175,511 22,084 920,581 28,292 3,082 79,626 55,186 25,011 15,994

2018 POPULATION 43,093 45,592 154,291 17,162 145,864 12,318 22,601 16,226 25,083 26,575
756,558 20,705 13,706 91,243 145,331 10,247 4,000 62,190 19,120 22,612 10,721 25,964 113,459 97,927 236,612 23,023
1,050,114 30,816 2,995 85,219 57,685 24,748 17,698

PERCENTAGE CHANGED 2% 0% 24% 0% 15% -2% -4% -2% 12% -5% 9% -5% -8% -4% 10% -7% -1% 19% -5% 0% -3% 10% 6% 2% 35% 4% 14% 9% -3% 7% 5% -1% 11%

GEORGIA COUNTIES PARTICIPATION AND POPULATION CHANGE 2010-2018

2010 CENSUS

COUNTY NAME PARTIPATION RATE

Gwinnett

74.9

Habersham

82.7

Hall

80.5

Hancock

68.8

Haralson

81.1

Harris

80.9

Hart

85.6

Heard

82.7

Henry

78.2

Houston

77.4

Irwin

81.1

Jackson

79.8

Jasper

67.3

Jeff Davis

67.3

Jefferson

83.3

Jenkins

81.5

Johnson

74.2

Jones

75.8

Lamar

75.3

Lanier

64.8

Laurens

78.7

Lee

86.8

Liberty

64.7

Lincoln

85.3

Long

58.4

Lowndes

76.8

Lumpkin

83.4

McDuffie

82.1

McIntosh

70.4

Macon

76.9

Madison

84.2

Marion

70.5

Meriwether

80.7

2010 POPULATION 805,321 43,041 179,684 9,429 28,780 32,024 25,213 11,834 203,922 139,900 9,538 60,485 13,900 15,068 16,930 8,340 9,980 28,669 18,317 10,078 48,434 28,298 63,453 7,996 14,464 109,233 29,966 21,875 14,333 14,740 28,120 8,742 21,992

2018 POPULATION 927,781 45,388 202,148 8,348 29,533 34,475 26,099 11,879 230,220 155,469 9,398 70,422 14,040 15,029 15,430 8,683 9,708 28,616 19,000 10,340 47,325 29,764 61,497 7,915 18,998 116,321 32,955 21,531 14,340 13,143 29,650 8,351 21,068

PERCENTAGE CHANGED 15% 5% 13% -11% 3% 8% 4% 0% 13% 11% -1% 16% 1% 0% -9% 4% -3% 0% 4% 3% -2% 5% -3% -1% 31% 6% 10% -2% 0% -11% 5% -4% -4%

GEORGIA COUNTIES PARTICIPATION AND POPULATION CHANGE 2010-2018

2010 CENSUS

COUNTY NAME PARTIPATION RATE

Miller

79.8

Mitchell

82.9

Monroe

79.3

Montgomery

74.5

Morgan

78.7

Murray

79.2

Muscogee

75.4

Newton

77.7

Oconee

84.2

Oglethorpe

83.2

Paulding

78.8

Peach

75.3

Pickens

84.3

Pierce

83.3

Pike

78.3

Polk

76.9

Pulaski

68.9

Putnam

83.1

Quitman

68.3

Rabun

84.9

Randolph

62.7

Richmond

76.3

Rockdale

75.8

Schley

69.5

Screven

79.5

Seminole

71.1

Spalding

78.6

Stephens

81.9

Stewart

69.6

Sumter

76.0

Talbot

66.2

Taliaferro

85.1

Tattnall

64.7

2010 POPULATION 6,125
23,498 26,424
9,123 17,868 39,628 189,885 99,958 32,808 14,899 142,324 27,695 29,431 18,758 17,869 41,475 12,010 21,218
2,513 16,276
7,719 200,549
85,215 5,010
14,593 8,729 64,073 26,175 6,058 32,819 6,865
1,717 25,520

2018 POPULATION 5,686 22,192 27,520 9,193 18,853 39,921
194,160 109,541 39,272 15,054 164,044 27,297 31,980 19,389 18,634 42,470
11,069 21,809 2,279 16,867 6,833 201,554 90,594 5,236 13,938
8,315 66,100 26,035
6,199 29,733
6,272 1,608 25,391

PERCENTAGE CHANGED -7% -6% 4% 1% 6% 1% 2% 10% 20% 1% 15% -1% 9% 3% 4% 2% -8% 3% -9% 4% -11% 1% 6% 5% -4% -5% 3% -1% 2% -9% -9% -6% -1%

GEORGIA COUNTIES PARTICIPATION AND POPULATION CHANGE 2010-2018

2010 CENSUS

COUNTY NAME PARTIPATION RATE

Taylor

71.8

Telfair

53.5

Terrell

82.5

Thomas

81.2

Tift

78.8

Toombs

77.6

Towns

87.3

Treutlen

69.1

Troup

76.7

Turner

81.7

Twiggs

63.8

Union

86.4

Upson

80.5

Walker

82.0

Walton

79.2

Ware

79.2

Warren

83.9

Washington

81.4

Wayne

81.0

Webster

67.1

Wheeler

51.7

White

84.4

Whitfield

78.5

Wilcox

61.9

Wilkes

86.4

Wilkinson

80.2

Worth

84.8

2010 POPULATION 8,906 16,500 9,315 44,720 40,118 27,223 10,471 6,885
67,044 8,930 9,023 21,356 27,153
68,756 83,768 36,312
5,834 21,187 30,099 2,799 7,421 27,144 102,599 9,255 10,593 9,563 21,679

2018 POPULATION 8,039 15,876 8,611
44,448 40,571 26,887 11,852 6,809 70,034
7,912 8,188 24,001 26,215 69,410 93,503 35,680 5,251 20,386 29,808 2,611 7,879 29,970 104,062 8,812 9,876 9,036 20,299

PERCENTAGE CHANGED -10% -4% -8% -1% 1% -1% 13% -1% 4% -11% -9% 12% -3% 1% 12% -2% -10% -4% -1% -7% 6% 10% 1% -5% -7% -6% -6%

Complete Count Committee

What is a CCC?
Complete County Committees are volunteer committees established by local governments and community leaders to increase awareness and motivate residents to respond to the 2020 Census. Each community is unique and your CCC members have a knowledge and understanding of what it takes to engage and inspire others within your community.

A diverse CCC would help you reach various segments of your community. Some great resources would be:
Local Government Workforce/Industry Education/School System Faith Based Community Healthcare/Clinics Local Media Community Organizations o Family Connections o Communities in Schools o Homeless coordinators o Social Service Providers o Migrant Support Groups
Challenges Facing Census 2020 Access to Internet Perception and Trust Hard to Count Populations
o Non-English Speaking o Immigrant Populations o Impacted by Natural Disasters o Children Under 5 o Low Income Households
Why It Matters Census Day is April 1, 2020 Determines Elected Representation Planning decisions about community services Business Planning/Expansion Funding for Education, Healthcare, Infrastructure and Social Programs

Key Messaging Trust and Security All Census Data is Confidential Funding Census Data Impacts Georgia, Your Community and Your Family Representation Census Data is Used to Determine Political Representation on a Federal, State and Local Level Planning Census Data is Used to Determine Funding and Make Decisions on Transportation and Infrastructure Projects as well as Private Investment Decisions for Retail, Commercial and Industrial Projects
Strategy and Ideas to Promote Census 2020 Marketing at Grocery Stores, Wal-Mart, and Dollar Stores Promote at Local Schools, Childcare Centers, YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs Speak at Civic Clubs, Churches and Community Events Market at Restaurants and Retail Establishments Promote through Extension and Local Farm Service Organizations Work with Chamber of Commerce, Banks and Business Organizations Encourage "Trusted Voices" to Write Letters to the Editor, or Speak on Local TV or Radio Shows Print Reminders on Utility Bills Host a Census Booth at Community Events, Sporting Events and Festivals



Information Compiled by the Valdosta State University Center for Regional Impact

For additional information or assistance with forming a local Complete Count Committee, please contact:

Darrell Moore, Executive Director, Center for South Georgia Regional Impact office 229.245.4377 cell 229.891.8620 email darrellmoore@valdosta.edu