This week the Census Bureau
announced that they will end all counting efforts on
September 30, one month earlier than anticipated. The Bureau had
previously extended their timeline to count until October 31 to
help make up for time lost due to COVID-19 lockdowns. This
reduction in counting efforts has left many concerned about
whether or not the Bureau will have time to get a complete and
accurate population count.
As of August 5, an estimated 64.5 percent of Californians
have responded to the survey, however, the percentages vary
widely between counties. Some areas of the state have response
rates just over 20 percent, while others, like Santa Clara and
Contra Costa Counties, have a response rate of 72.5 percent.
Counties will continue to work with the state and federal
governments, as well as community groups helping to get the word
out about the importance of a full and accurate count.
