The Carter Burden Roosevelt Island Senior Center is hosting a 2020 Census Info Session tomorrow.
Carter Burden Network Roosevelt Island Senior Center
Count Us In
2020 Census Info Session
Learn why the census is important, what to expect in 2020, and about the employment opportunities available.
546 Main Street, New York, NY 10044
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:30-1:30p.m.
According to NYC Census 2020
The 2020 Census is around the corner and it will shape New York Citys future for years to come.
Once every ten years, the United States Census takes a count of every person in the United States. The taking of the census is mandated by the United States Constitution and has occurred every 10 years since 1790.
But the census is so much more than just a count. Census information is used to determine New York Citys fair share of $650 billion in federal funds for public education, public housing, infrastructure, and more as well as the number of seats we have in Congress.
Because so much is at stake, it’s critical that New Yorkers stand up and be counted in the 2020 Census.
In the 2010 Census, the citys self-response rate was less than 62%, compared to the national average of 76%.
We need every New Yorker to get involved to ensure that their community is counted next year.
The Roosevelt Island 2010 Census Self Response Rate was 71.3%, higher than the 61.9% average for NYC but lower than the national of 75.8%
Image From NYC Census 2020
More info
on how to get involved in NYC Census 2020 here.
