When does the 2020 census officially start?

The head count is set to officially begin on Jan. 21, in Toksook Bay, Alaska — more than two months before Census Day (April 1), which is a reference date. Most households can start participating around mid-March, when letters with instructions are scheduled to be sent to 95 percent of homes around the country.

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1. Why is the census important?
2. When does the 2020 census officially start?
3. How is the census taken?
4. Who gets counted in the census?
5. What questions will the 2020 census ask?
6. Can I refuse to answer a census question?
7. Are census responses confidential?
8. Can I respond to the census in a language other than English?
9. How do I apply for a census job?
10. When will the 2020 census results be released?