To all Granville County residents:
The 2020 Census is here, and Census takers have been going door to door in our area since Aug. 11 to ensure that every household is counted in this once-a-decade population count.
Granville County currently ranks number twelve of all 100 counties in our state for response rates. While that is something to be proud of, we would like to do better, so that we are fairly represented when federal funding decisions are made that impact healthcare, education, transportation, community services and other critical needs for the next 20 years.
Across the entire state, North Carolina is currently undercounted in the 2020 Census, which equates to a loss of approximately $74 billion in federal funding. If you have already responded to the 2020 Census, we thank you for your participation. If you have not yet responded, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible, as the deadline is quickly approaching. Surveys have been made available online, by phone or by mail – and it only takes about 10 minutes to complete.
To respond online, please visit www.census.gov. Responses by phone are taken by calling 844-330-2020 (English) and 844-468-2020 (Spanish). You can also send in printed questionnaires that were mailed out or brought to your door earlier this year. The participation deadline – whichever response option you choose – is Sept. 30. All information is confidential.
Responding to the Census is convenient, it’s quick, it’s safe and it’s important. We urge all residents to participate, and to make Granville County count!
Sincerely,
Granville County Board of Commissioners
David T. Smith, Chair, District Two
Sue Hinman, Vice-Chair, District Three
Zelodis Jay, District One
Tony Cozart, District Four
Timothy Karan, District 6
Edgar Smoak, District 7
