Pulaski County and the 2020 Census
Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community.
| 2020 Dates | What to expect |
| January | Early census counting operations begin |
| March | Census Bureau sends invitations to all households to respond to the online form. |
| April 1 | Census Day |
| April | Census Bureau sends paper form and reminders to households that haven’t responded online |
| May-July | Census takers visit household that haven’t yet filled out their online nor paper forms. |
The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail. This will mark the first time that you will be able to respond to the census online.
Census Community Meetings
Due to the current public health crisis, we have canceled our in-person community outreach. We will continue to use our social media platforms, website and email to encourage residents to complete the census. See the Census COVID-19 adjusted operational timeline.
Job Opportunities
Earn extra income while helping your community. The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.
Job Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a valid Social Security number.
- Be a U.S. citizen.*
- Have a valid email address.
- Complete an application and answer assessment questions. (Some assessment questions are available in Spanish. However, an English proficiency test may also be required.)
- Be registered with the Selective Service System or have a qualifying exemption, if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959.
- Pass a Census-performed criminal background check and a review of criminal records, including fingerprinting.
- Commit to completing training.
- Be available to work flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and/or weekends.
Most jobs require employees to:
- Have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license, unless public transportation is readily available.
- Have access to a computer with internet and an email account (to complete training).
