Census Information
WHAT HOUSEHOLDS CAN EXPECT WHEN CENSUS WORKERS COME TO A HOME
The Census Bureau will provide face masks to census takers and requires
that census takers wear a mask while conducting their work. They will
follow CDC and local public health guidelines when they visit. Census
takers must complete a virtual COVID-19 training on social distancing
protocols and other health and safety guidance before beginning their
work in neighborhoods.
HOW TO IDENTIFY CENSUS TAKERS
Census takers can be easily identified by a valid government ID
badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark,
and an expiration date on the badge. To confirm a census taker’s
identity, the public may contact their regional census center to
speak with a Census Bureau representative. For the Chicago Region,
312-579-1500.
HOW CAN YOU VERIFY THAT SOMEONE IS A CENSUS TAKER?
If someone visits a home this year to collect information for the 2020
Census, the resident should check to make sure the worker has a valid ID
badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark,
and an expiration date. Census workers may also carry Census Bureau bags
and other equipment with the Census Bureau logo.
STAYING SAFE AT HOME
If someone visits your home to collect a response for the 2020 Census,
you can do the following to verify their identity:
- First, check to make sure that they have a valid ID badge, with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration
- If you still have questions about their identity, you can call 844-330-2020 to speak with a Census Bureau representative.
For more detailed information and language line numbers, please see the full document here.
