What to expect in the mail

What to expect in the mail

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» Once the survey questions are finalized, we'll post them here.

March 2020

Census postcards are sent to most homes

March 2020

Mailing 1: Letter with info to take the survey online (the majority of people will get this) or Letter + Paper Survey (20–25% of people based on demographic characteristics and Internet connectivity of a geographic area will receive this)

March 2020

Mailing 2: Letter to non-respondents

March 2020

Mailing 3: Postcard to non-respondents

April 2020

Mailing 4: Letter + questionnaire to non-respondents

April 2020

Mailing 5: “It’s not too late” postcard to non-respondents

 

Letter Invitation

  • Most areas of the country are likely to respond online, so most households will receive a letter asking you to go online to complete the census questionnaire.

Letter Invitation & Paper Questionnaire

  • Areas that are less likely to respond online will receive a paper questionnaire along with their invitation. The invitation will also include information about how to respond online or by phone.