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.
Explains what the 2020 Census is, why it is important, and how to respond.
Explain the importance of renters’ participation in the 2020 Census.
Highlights why it's important for renters to respond to the 2020 Census.
Explains the role property managers can play in ensuring an accurate 2020 Census count.
Sample messaging for partners to use in emails, newsletters, and blogs to announce their support for the 2020 Census.