Stuck at home? Fill out the census online

April 02, 2020

Friday, Gov. Ralph Northam encouraged Virginians to complete the 2020 U.S. population census online as the country works to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Last week, households began receiving invitations from the U.S. Census Bureau to complete the 2020 census. For the first time, individuals are able to complete their forms online, via phone or by mail.

Northam announced a statewide week of action from March 27 through April 2 to highlight Census Day on April 1.

“Counting every person in the commonwealth will ensure that we receive our portion of the more than $675 billion in federal funding that will be allocated to states for important programs, from Medicaid to school breakfasts,” the governor said in a press release.

In December 2018, Northam signed an executive order creating the Virginia Complete Count Commission, aimed at improving Virginians’ participation in the 2020 census.

To complete the census online, go to 2020census.gov. The online form is available in English and 12 other languages. Additionally, video guides showing people how to complete the online questionnaire are available in English and 59 other languages.

For more information on the 2020 Census and Virginia Complete Count Commission, visit census.virginia.gov or follow @CountOnVirginia on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.