As the 2020 Census draws near, it is important that all residents understand the importance of ensuring an accurate population count. An accurate census count ensures that communities are represented when it comes to allocating funding and resources from the federal government – critical lifelines that assist communities and provide transportation, infrastructure, health services, education, community development, support for organizations that assist people in need, and much more. In terms of economic development, communities look to population growth as a key economic indicator to measure progress. Seeking to attract businesses to invest in a community, leaders want to show that their ...