Hello fellow Bluffton resident,
The Census is a simple 10 question form that happens once every decade in an attempt to count everyone who lives in the U.S. It determines how more than $800 billion in federal funds are distributed to communities across the U.S., including over $2.3 billion right here in Allen County over the next ten years .
This funding supports important things like roads, schools, healthcare, public safety, and other essential service programs. It also ensures that the State of Ohio receives equal representation in congress.
It is extremely important for you to fill out the census. Just a 1% undercount in Allen County means a loss of $23 million over the next ten years. Bluffton is currently just over the 80% response rate. Let’s work together to ensure we get a 100% response rate from our town.
Here is what you need to do:
1. Complete your census from online, by phone or in person. You can complete the Census online by visiting www.2020census.gov or via the phone by calling 1-844-330-2020.
2. Count everyone in your household. This includes babies, children and anyone who is living and sleeping there most of the time.
3. Encourage friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues to do the same.
Thank you for all your work and for filling out the census.
If you have additional questions about the census, please visit www.2020census.gov.
Sincerely,
Village Council, Administration, Staff, Seasonal & Part-time Employees and Volunteers
