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2020 Census: Renters

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau attempts to count everyone in the United States on April 1 regardless of their living situation.

February 26, 2020

Renters are considered a historically undercounted population, given many of them are young and mobile, multicultural, or low-income. They can also be hard to reach due to physical barriers.

Responses from the renter community will provide reliable data to inform advocates, policymakers, and researchers working on issues such as housing assistance, infrastructure and building development, and public transportation.

This press kit provides tools and resources to support coverage of the 2020 Census and outreach to renters.

Infographics

Mover Rate for Renters at Historic Low (2017)

American Housing Survey: Renters Profile (2017) [1.3 MB]

Resources, Fact Sheets, and Outreach Materials

Brochure About Residence Criteria

Explains what the 2020 Census is, why it is important, and how to respond.

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English [1 MB]

Spanish [1.2 MB]

Fact Sheet for Renters

Fact Sheets for Renters

Explain the importance of renters’ participation in the 2020 Census.

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English - Option 1 [< 1 MB]

English - Option 2 [< 1 MB]

Poster for Renters

Highlights why it's important for renters to respond to the 2020 Census.

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English [1.3 MB]

Fact Sheet for Property Managers

Fact Sheet for Property Managers

Explains the role property managers can play in ensuring an accurate 2020 Census count.

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English [< 1 MB]

Sample Message Template

Sample messaging for partners to use in emails, newsletters, and blogs to announce their support for the 2020 Census.

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English [< 1 MB]

News Releases

Press Release | March 18, 2020

U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates

In support of guidance on what we can all do to help slow the spread of coronavirus, 2020 Census field operations will be suspended for two weeks until April 1.

Press Release | March 11, 2020

Census Bureau Statement on Coronavirus and the 2020 Census

The U.S. Census Bureau is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will follow the guidance of federal, state and local health authorities.

October 03, 2019

Press Kit: 2020 Census: Counting Everyone

A complete and accurate count in the 2020 Census depends on participation from everyone.

Additional Resources

Topic: Housing

The Census Bureau’s housing data present a comprehensive picture of housing in America.

November 04, 2019

A Decade After the Recession, Housing Costs Ease for Homeowners

America Counts: The housing cost burden has eased for U.S. homeowners but remained stagnant for renters since the peak of the recession in 2008.

December 21, 2017

Renters Moving at Historically Low Rates

America Counts: In 2017, renters moved less than any year since 1988, setting a historic low of 21.7 percent in 2017, compared to 35.2 percent in 1988.