Census
What is the Census? The Census happens every 10 years. It is when homes in the U.S. submits the number of people that live in their home, each person’s age, race, etc. This way we will have a semi-accurate understanding of how many people live in the U.S. This is important because it helps the government know how much money to give to preschools, daycares, schools, parks, highway construction, and maintenance, etc. There are a couple different ways to submit a Census form. The first way is by mail or phone. Every home in the U.S will get a letter form or a phone call reminding them it’s time for the Census, again. Then you can answer the questions online, or mail it in. If you do not do that, someone, a census worker, will, politely, knock on your door and ask you the questions in person. Speak a different language? No problem! There is a possibility of 13 languages to fill out the census form. Now that you know what the Census is and what it’s for, be sure to fill one out every 10 years😉