Your address was selected through scientific sampling to participate in this survey, representing households like yours to improve the Census Bureau survey experience.

By law, the Census Bureau can only use your responses to produce statistics. Your information will be used in combination with information from other households for statistical purposes only to inform future decision-making at the Census Bureau.

The U.S. Census Bureau is required by Section 9 of Title 13 United States Code to keep respondents' information confidential and can use the information only to produce statistics. The Census Bureau is not permitted to publicly release your information in a way that could identify you. Per the Federal Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2015, your data are protected from cybersecurity risks through screening of the systems that transmit the data.

This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the customer service number provided on your Census Bureau letter or postcard.

The decennial census is a mandatory survey that occurs every 10 years, which impacts both the federal budget allocation and congressional representative appropriation. This survey is a household survey sponsored by the Census Bureau, which will be used to improve the quality and experience of future Census Bureau surveys.

Your response matters. A few minutes of your time can make an impact on decisions made for future surveys at the Census Bureau.

The User ID is a 12-digit code made up of letters and numbers. The Census Bureau sent you your User ID in the mail. The image on the login screen provides an example of where to find it in the letter we sent you.

If you logged in to the survey using your email address or telephone number, the Census Bureau will send you a verification code. It is used to verify your identity when logging into the survey. This code will be 8 digits long and can only be used once. The code will expire in 15 minutes. You can have a code resent to you by selecting the “resend” button on the login screen.

If you are unable to complete the survey in one session, creating an account allows you to re-enter the survey and pick up where you left off instead of starting over.

Verification codes help ensure the security of your data and personal information by verifying that you are the legitimate user accessing the survey. This helps prevent unauthorized access and reduces the risk of fraud

Verification codes are typically sent to you via email, SMS, or authentication account (e.g., Google, Microsoft, Apple, or LinkedIn account login).

First, check your Spam/Junk folder, as emails may end up there. Next, verify your contact details and ensure you are entering the correct email address or phone number. Then, use the option to resend the verification code. Finally, contact the customer service number provided on your Census Bureau letter or postcard if you still did not receive the code.

Verification codes are valid for 15 minutes. If your code has expired, request a new one. Make sure to use the new code promptly before it expires.

No, verification codes are single-use and expire after 15 minutes. For each verification request, you will need to use a new code.

2024 Census Household Survey

1. This survey is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau to improve the survey experience for respondents in future household surveys. Census Bureau surveys help local government, businesses, and nonprofit organizations meet the needs of their communities. If you chose to login with your phone number, you will receive one text message with an 8-digit verification code required to complete your login. You will receive one message with a unique 8-digit verification code each time you need to re-enter the survey.

2. You can cancel the SMS or text message service at any time. Just text "STOP" to the short code. After you send the SMS message "STOP" to us, we will send you an SMS message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us.

3. If you are experiencing issues with the messaging program you can reply with the keyword HELP for more assistance.

4. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

5. As always, message and data rates may apply for any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. You will receive one message with a unique verification code each time you enter the survey. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider.

6. If you have any questions regarding privacy, please read our privacy policy: Online Privacy Policy (census.gov).