Why is the Census Important?
An accurate census is critical because it is used to determine the distribution of federal dollars and political representation for the next ten years.
Million Dollar Loss
If New Mexico undercounts residents by only 1%, we would lose $780 Million Dollars.
in funding per year
Each New Mexican not counted equates to a loss of approximately $3,745 per year.
How does the census affect medicaid?
Medicaid is the largest Census guided program, and the largest share, over $4 billion, of federal funding in New Mexico. New Mexico could lose $32 million every year for the next ten years in Medicaid funding, with just a 1 percent undercount.
How does the census affect representation?
States and communities that are not fully counted in the Census will not receive equal representation in Congress, the State Legislature, County Commissions or at City Hall.
Important Dates
Mostly importantly, encourage your community to respond to the census online beginning March 12, 2020.
Get Counted
If you live in the United States, you are required by law to participate in the 2020 count, even if you recently completed another survey from the Census Bureau.
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How Can I Help
Achieving a complete and accurate count of all New Mexicans, requires the participation and collaboration of all New Mexicans, including partners at the state, tribal, and local level to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place.
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Get Counted
If you live in the United States, you are required by law to participate in the 2020 count, even if you recently completed another survey from the Census Bureau.
How Can I Help
Achieving a complete and accurate count of all New Mexicans, requires the participation and collaboration of all New Mexicans to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place.
Spread the Word
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