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​2020 Census - City Update

Three question marksAbout the Census

As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, America gets just one chance each decade to count its population. The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years. The data collected by the decennial census determine the number of seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives (a process called apportionment) and is also used to distribute billions in federal funds to local communities.

The next Census in 2020 will require counting an increasingly diverse and growing population of around 330 million people in more than 140 million housing units. To get an accurate count, the Census Bureau must build an accurate address list of every housing unit, maximize self-response to the census, and efficiently follow up with those who do not respond.

Why a Census?

The information the Census collects helps determine how more than $675 billion of federal funding is distributed to states and communities each year. 

In Phoenix, an accurate 2020 Census count represents $533/per person totaling an approximate amount of $866 million/a year.  This funding helps to provide vital resources, programs and services such as housing, transportation, education, public safety, and so much more. 

History of the Census

Thomas Jefferson led the first census in 1790. It had six questions: name of head of family and the number of persons in each household in five categories.


Circle of graphic of people of different colorsAd Hoc Committee

The 2020 Census Ad Hoc Committee was established by Mayor Thelda Williams in an effort to continue and strengthen the City of Phoenix Census efforts. The Ad Hoc Committee is comprised of councilmembers and community leaders who will help lead the City's census efforts by listening, reviewing and providing input and guidance to the Census Complete Count Subcommittees.

The members of the 2020 Census Ad Hoc Committee include Mayor Thelda Williams, Councilwoman Debra Stark, Councilwoman Vania Guevara and community leaders who include Jenifer Corey, Gema Duarte-Luna, Gerardo Higginson, Lachele Mangum, and Verma Pastor.


Tree with hands instead of leaves of different colorsComplete Count Committee

To engage community support for an accurate and complete 2020 Census, Mayor Thelda Williams recommended the establishment and appointment of the Phoenix 2020 Census Complete Count Committee (CCC). The Committee’s mission is to develop and implement a public awareness program to inform Phoenix residents about the importance and benefits of completing and submitting the 2020 Census questionnaire and to encourage every Phoenix household to participate.

The Phoenix Complete Count Committee (CCC) will be organized into five subcommittees: Media/Technology, Communities of Faith, Business/Philanthropy/Heath Care, Equitable Community Outreach, and Education. A broad cross-section of Phoenix residents were nominated to serve on these subcommittees, and each of the individuals listed has confirmed his or her commitment to serve on the CCC. In addition to the community representatives listed below, we will continue to appoint additional committee members as needed through April 2019, one year out from Census Day, April 1, 2020, based on the development of the outreach plan.

Phoenix Complete Count Committee (CCC)
Business & Finance Education Equitable Outreach Faith Based Media & Technology

Business and Finance 

Maria Baier
Thomas Barr
Terry Benelli
Lisette Flores
Sue Glawe
Joseph Grossman
Angela Hughey
Carmen Jandacek
Marcus Johnson
Dave Martin
Tammy McLeod
Jeff Moloznik
Peggy Neely
Devney Preuss
Todd Sanders

Education 

Ruben Alonzo
Francisco Avalos
Joseph Fuentes
Jesus Eduardo Gonzalez Fagoaga
Adrian Jamieson
​Kristin Kobasic
David Lujan
Julie Read
Jose Vaquera

Equitable Outreach Petra Falcon
Angela Florez
Michael Fornelli
Davina Haskins
Viridiana Hernandez
Patricia Hibbler
Joe Larios
Rep. Jennifer Longdon
Lizbeth Luna
Shannon McBride
Francisca Montoya
Eva Oliva
Phil Pangrazio
Stanford Prescott
Joseph Razo
Eduardo Sainz
Muktar Sheikh

Faith Based 

Dr. Charles Johnson
Bishop Eric Minta
Nicole Phillips
Anita Rangaswami
Ignacio Ro
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Media Tech 

Dean Apostalides
Maria Barquin
Laurie Berg Sapp​
Laura Madrid
Dominic Pap
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Mary Rabago
Becky Stevens


Phoenix Map of Undercounted in 2010


Interested in Serving on the Complete Count Committee


Hands holding a clipboard with a magnifying glass focused on a graphic of a personEmployment Opportunities

The enumeration process is quite an undertaking and will require the recruitment and training of many individuals in helping the Census Bureau achieves a complete count. The city of Phoenix is working with the Census Bureau to provide information to the residents of Phoenix in acquiring one of many positions that will be available in the coming months. Please visit the 2020 Census Jobs website to learn more about openings in Phoenix.​


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Official United States Census websiteMaricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Census website


Address book graphic with a phone on the coverContact

​Albert Santana 
Phoenix Census Director
Albert.Santana@Phoenix.gov
(602) 390-1549

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​Business & Finance
​Education
​Equitable Outreach
​Faith Based
​Media & Technology
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​Maria Baier
Thomas Barr
Terry Benelli
Sue Glawe
Marcus Johnson
Dave Martin
Tammy McLeod
Jeff Moloznik
Peggy Neely
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Todd Sanders


​Appointments Pending
​Diana Yazzie-Devine
Petra Falcon
Phil Gordon 
Luis Acosta-Herrera
Patricia Hibbler
Joe Larios
Jennifer Longdon
Francisca Montoya
Eva Olivas
Phil Pangrazio
Karyn Pina
Shannon Scutari
Muktar Shei
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​Appointments Pending
​Maria Barquin
Abbie Fink
Manny Garcia
Laura Madrid
Mary Rabago
Kelly Taft