Census 2020

“In Leon Valley You Count!”

Make a Difference in Under Five Minutes; By Completing your Census 2020 Questionnaire!

Census 2020 Count Committee

Mayor Riley of The City of Leon Valley appointed "Census 2020 Complete Count Committee" (CCC) Ambassadors from leaders in our community groups. They are collaborative partners who will ensure that there is diversity and inclusiveness in terms of our representation within the City of Leon Valley. The Census 2020 Committee community groups consist of leaders from areas of government, education, community organizations, Workforce Development, business, and faith-based groups.

Census 2020 Campaign Timeline:

January 2020 – Kickoff
April 1st 2020 – By this date, Census Day every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census
May 2020 - Census Bureau Representatives begin visiting homes that haven’t responded within the community
December 31, 2020 - Census Bureau reports to the President of the United States the population count and the U.S. House of Representatives appointment
March 31, 2021 - Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to states. This information is used to redraw legislative districts based on population changes.

What is the Census, What Is It For & Who Is It For?

April 1st, 2020 is officially Census Day! The U.S. Census is a head count of everyone residing in the United States, mandated by the U.S. Constitution (Article 1, Section2) since 1790. Every Ten Years, the United States Census Bureau conducts the Census Complete Count on all national and local levels. The count determines federal funding amounts that go directly to your community. The Census is for everyone, for all residents, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, immigration status will have the opportunity to participate with knowledge of the Census. Census Day is April 1st, 2020! For additional information click here.

Why is it important to complete the Census questionnaire?

It provides an accurate population count in Texas, in Leon Valley.
The Census is used to update the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives (Congressional Reapportionment).
The Census count impacts the federal funds that communities receive for Hospitals & Healthcare, Public Safety, Roads & Transportation and Schools & Education (special education, classroom technology, teacher training, after-school programs, school lunch assistance).

Please contribute to the Leon Valley community by completing this questionnaire by “April 1st, 2020” as well as spread the word regarding the importance of this short and quick questionnaire.