Counties Promote Census Day... on Twitter

Census data is used to allocate billions of dollars in federal funding for education, health, transportation, housing, community services, and job training. Moreover, businesses and industries decide where to locate new facilities and services based on census data, creating new jobs and promoting economic growth.

An accurate census count, or lack thereof, has a lasting effect on counties, particularly when it comes to the distribution of federal funds. An under-counted population may lead to a significant decline in federal funding flowing to the State and its local jurisdictions.

April 1 was Census Day, a key reference date for the 2020 Census—not a deadline, and there was no better time to remind households that responding to the 2020 Census is convenient, confidential and critical. Maryland’s counties took to Twitter to promote Census Day and remind residents to get counted!

Have you completed the Census yet? Your neighbors are counting on you so your community gets the resources it needs for education, public safety, public works, and more!

Fill out the Census at https://t.co/iBnSOx8jI7 pic.twitter.com/tQlhfYeQVy

— Baltimore County (@BaltCoGov) April 1, 2020

Have you responded to the census? Today is Census Day! Respond online. https://t.co/HpTwfIGtxQ pic.twitter.com/AZvJmaoepY

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) April 1, 2020

Today is the day @WorcesterCounty – let's make it happen! pic.twitter.com/8iotn907tW

— Worcester County (@WorcesterCounty) April 1, 2020

Today is Census Day and the perfect day to fill out your Census Form! It takes less than 10 minutes for you to complete and you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Call in to 1-844-330-2020, or go to https://t.co/HUaiddOXxR to complete your form. #bmorecounts #census2020 pic.twitter.com/h2lyv3MXj3

— Baltimore City Hall (@BaltCityHall) April 1, 2020

Pledge to complete the #2020Census today! Tag your friends and challenge them to take the pledge too, and make sure you tag @uscensusbureau so they can share your pledges. pic.twitter.com/slPaFoVopR

— Harford County Gov't (@HarfordCountyMD) April 1, 2020

It's National Census Day, and we need Prince Georgians to complete their 2020 Census TODAY! Complete it online at https://t.co/D4lR9CoD3K or by phone at 844-330-2020. Please help us share this message with friends, family, and colleagues so everyone is counted. #ProudToBeCounted pic.twitter.com/x9hX3w23vv

— County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (@CEXAlsobrooks) April 1, 2020

Today is CENSUS DAY 2020! We encourage YOU to take a few minutes out of your day to ‘Take a Break, Take Your Census.’ Visit https://t.co/HNhBwpYsw5 with your Census ID to complete your 2020 Census. Thank you for helping do your part for Washington County—EVERY count matters! pic.twitter.com/wG7MkFEQXX

— Washington County MD (@WashingtonCoMD) April 1, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis underscores how critical the #2020Census is to our future. A complete count provides Maryland and #AnneArundel with federal funding for services like healthcare, hospitals, emergency services, and more.

Complete your Census at https://t.co/iLxRbTTNZR pic.twitter.com/6bqTzlORMu

— AACountyGovernment (@AACountyGovt) March 27, 2020

Today is Census Day! Be counted and let your friends and family know. https://t.co/aohrHagTtA

— St. Mary's County Government (@StMarysCoGov) April 1, 2020

Complete the Census today! #BeCounted

¡Complete el Censo hoy! #HazteContar pic.twitter.com/kIyFl9e2HE

— Charles County Govt (@CharlesCoMD) April 1, 2020

Today is #CensusDay. While at home #HoCoMD practicing #SocialDistancing, be sure to take a quick minute, abt 10, to cmplt ur census: https://t.co/YLffGM51mm. #Census2020 is important to secure needed fed fund 4 education, job creation, healthcare, housing, public safety & more. https://t.co/8oIHmYX4sl

— Howard County Gov't (@HoCoGov) April 1, 2020

It's Census Day! The 2020 Census counts every person living in the US and five U.S. territories. In mid-March, homes across the country began receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Respond: online, by phone, or by mail. https://t.co/sgwwKcoTXO #2020Census @CecilCoGov pic.twitter.com/DBhxP4Vxr8

— CecilCoGov (@CecilCoGov) April 1, 2020

The Census is easy!
Fill out your form by mail, phone or online. #2020MDCensus pic.twitter.com/icCsHG34Ho

— Queen Anne's County (@QACGOV) March 16, 2020

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