Census begins final push; data collection efforts to end Sept. 30
Census takers are in Orange County visiting households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census. According to the latest stats from the Census, Orange County ranked second among North Carolina counties in response rates through Aug. 16 with 70.0% of households responding. The Census Bureau will cease data collection efforts on Sept. 30, a month earlier than the original extended deadline. “It is important that we get an accurate count in Orange County because Census data determines federal funding for many programs that assist our most vulnerable residents,” said Renee Price, Vice Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners and Chair of Orange County’s Complete Count Committee. “School nutrition programs, services for the elderly, education programs and many others rely on Census data to determine each community’s share of funds. An accurate count with everyone participating ensures that Orange County receives its share of federal and state assistance.” Residents can avoid the knock by responding to the Census either online or via phone. If you respond online, you must complete the census in one sitting, as you don't have the ability to save your progress. Even if you did not receive an invitation to respond from the Census Bureau, you may respond online with your address. Visit www.my2020census.gov to respond online. Residents may also phone in their responses in a variety of languages. Representatives are available daily from 7a.m. to 2 a.m. ET. The Census Bureau is offering a callback option to better respond to requests during periods of high call volume. When the callback option is presented, simply provide your preferred phone number and time of day for a return call, and an official census representative will call you back to collect your response to the 2020 Census.
Non-English and Non-Spanish Language Hours of Operation: Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time on the following phone lines: Census personnel will also be on site at select food distributions throughout the county through the end of September to help anyone fill out their census on the spot. Below are the times and locations. - Thursday, Aug. 20 – Fairview Park, 195 Torain St, Hillsborough (9:30 – 11 a.m.)
- Thursday, Aug. 20 – Efland Cheeks Community Center, 117 Richmond Rd, Mebane (2-4:30 p.m.)
- Friday, Aug. 21 – Mt. Zion AME Church, 5124 N.C. 86N, Hillsborough (9:30-11:00 a.m.)
- Tuesday, Aug. 25 – Efland Cheeks Elementary School, 4401 Fuller Road, Efland (11 a.m. – Noon)
- Wednesday, Aug. 26 – Eubanks Road Park and Ride (10 a.m. – Noon)
- Thursday, Aug, 27 – Carrboro High School, 201 Rock Haven Road, Carrboro (9:30 – 11 a.m.)
- Tuesday, Sept. 1 – Efland Cheeks Elementary School, 4401 Fuller Road, Efland (11 a.m. – Noon)
- Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Eubanks Road Park and Ride (10 a.m. – Noon)
- Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Efland Cheeks Elementary School, 4401 Fuller Road, Efland (11 a.m. – Noon)
- Wednesday, Sept. 9 – Eubanks Road Park and Ride (10 a.m. – Noon)
- Tuesday, Sept. 15 – Efland Cheeks Elementary School, 4401 Fuller Road, Efland (11 a.m. – Noon)
- Wednesday, Sept. 16 – Eubanks Road Park and Ride (10 a.m. – Noon)
- Thursday, Sept. 17 – Fairview Park, 195 Torain St, Hillsborough (9:30 – 11 a.m.)
- Thursday, Sept. 17 – Efland Cheeks Community Center, 117 Richmond Rd, Mebane (2-4:30 p.m.)
- Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Efland Cheeks Elementary School, 4401 Fuller Road, Efland (11 a.m. – Noon)
- Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Eubanks Road Park and Ride (10 a.m. – Noon)
- Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Efland Cheeks Elementary School, 4401 Fuller Road, Efland (11 a.m. – Noon)
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