Balsz School District

What is the U.S. Census? Every 10 years, the United States counts every person living in the country to determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives (a process called apportionment) and also to distribute billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities.

The 2020 Census is more than a population count. It's an opportunity to shape the future of your community. Through your social media channels, your voice can make a difference.

Usted puede inspirar a los demás. Cuénteles a todos sus amigos, su familia y a sus seguidores en las redes sociales que usted va a responder al censo y dígales por qué es importante que ellos también respondan.

Using new Statistics in Schools (SIS) resources in your classroom during the 2019-2020 school year will support efforts to make sure EVERY child is counted in the 2020 Census.

Help students understand how statistics shape their future and why they need to be counted in 2020.

To help partners effectively engage their communities, the U.S. Census Bureau offers materials about the 2020 Census that can be shared with the public and provides resources that explain what partners can do to contribute.

Information from the census is an important tool in understanding the communities we serve within Cochise County and the State of Arizona. A complete and accurate count in the 2020 Census will help us to identify our population by county locations and direct resources and funding to adequately address the needs of that population