
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.
Think of your morning commute: Census results influence highway planning and construction, as well as grants for buses, subways, and other public transit systems. Or think of your local schools: Census results help determine how money is allocated for the Head Start program and for grants that support teachers and special education.
The list goes on, including programs to support rural areas, to restore wildlife, to prevent child abuse, to prepare for wildfires, and to provide housing assistance for older adults. Curious about what other programs are impacted by census data? Download this report to see a full list.
As of July 31st, the self-response rate percentage for the town of Milford is at 68.6%, compared to Massachusetts at 64.9% and Worcester County at 66.5%. The non-response follow up phase” sending census takers to visit addresses of those who didn’t respond on their own” will start August 1- October 31! You can check the percentage changes on a daily basis on this link here. For more information on the Census, click here. For a PowerPoint on info on the Census, click here.