Welcome to the State of Ohio official website for Census 2020

▶ Click here to see how Census operations have changed due to COVID-19.

▶ Click here to find WiFi hotspot locations throughout Ohio.

Once every decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States. The next Census occurs in April 2020.

This website is for Ohioans to have practical resources about the Census to share within their communities. Governor Mike DeWine, Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted and Director of Development Lydia Mihalik are determined to make sure that every individual has a voice in the 2020 Census.

“It’s important that every Ohioan is counted. We want to ensure our state receives the appropriate amount of federal funding to help us support our communities, schools, public safety resources, and to improve our roads.” -Governor Mike DeWine

Earn Extra Income While Helping Your Community

The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for a variety of temporary jobs throughout the state! The jobs include Census takers, recruiting assistance, office staff and more. Pay rates in Ohio range from $14.00 to $23.50 an hour and feature flexible hours- including evenings and weekends.

If you receive help from any Ohio assistance programs, such as HEAP, PIPP, HWAP, EPP and CSBG, your Census income will not affect your assistance or be used to determine your eligibility. Development excludes the income as a countable income for these programs because of the importance of filling Census positions.

Regional Census positions are key to ensuring an accurate Census count in 2020. Earn extra income and help ensure that everyone in your community is counted by applying for a temporary Census job here or calling 855-562-2020.

Your Census Information Will Be Secure

Census 2020 is the first Census count that will be available to fill out online. Each household will receive a card in the mail with a password to open the form online. You will be able to submit your information with just a few clicks.

The Census website is secure. Only authorized personnel can access the encrypted information.

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Announcements

On May 11, 2020, the State Complete Count Commission met to discuss how Ohio will move forward in promoting the Census in light of the current health crisis. Ohio Development Director Lydia Mihalik and Census Partnership Coordinator Rose Simmons reviewed new operational timelines, response rate comparisons from 2010, and how to utilize social media in making sure every individual is counted.

On February 11, 2020, the State Complete Count Commission met to discuss how to best promote the Census leading up to National Census Day on April 1st. Partnership Coordinator, Rose Simmons, discussed when people can expect invitations and how the Census needs to fill 88,000 more jobs in Ohio. Several Commission members gave updates and insight about how they are reaching out to hard-to-count populations.

On December 1, 2019, the State Complete Count Commission submitted a report that included written, actionable recommendations to Governor DeWine and each cabinet-level State Agency, Board and Commission on how Ohio can receive the most complete and accurate count for Census 2020.

On September 25, 2019, Governor Mike DeWine convened the Ohio Census 2020 Complete Count Commission for the first time. Together the Commission identified tactics and networks they can form in their local communities to reach Ohio’s hard-to-count populations including young children, immigrant and people with limited access of computers. Over the next several months, the Commission will develop recommendations and strategies to help get Ohioans counted. Read the press release, click here.