Tag: 2020 Census
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Burlington County population grew 3% in last decade
The Burlington County Commissioners shared information from the first local level results from the 2020 census, and the county’s 3% population increase during the past decade. A total of 461,860 people called Burlington County home on April 1, 2020, an increase of just over 13,000 residents compared to the 448,734 counted in 2010, according to…
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Burlington County freeholder urges veterans and service members to get counted in 2020 Census
Census takers are on the move within Burlington County neighborhoods as part of this year’s decennial count, and Burlington County’s freeholders continue to encourage residents to self-respond in order to ensure they are counted. Veterans and service members living in the county are among the populations officials are concerned might get missed. “There’s no reason…
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May 14 is Census Day of Action
This Thursday, May 14, is a statewide Census Day of Action to gather accurate Census data that will be instrumental in helping to address the effects of COVID-19 through related federal funding that would be associated to recovery. To participate, call at least five friends, neighbors or family members to see how they are doing.…
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South Brunswick School District offering meals to all students in need
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The township has been informed by the Middlesex County Health Department that six additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases in South Brunswick to 256. They range in age from 38 to 61 years old; three are male and three are female, according to information…
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Take the #CensusSelfie challenge
New Jersey’s response rate for the 2020 Census is only at 43%, with some counties as low as 20%, according to information provided by Advocates for Children of New Jersey. Help make sure all of New Jersey counts by taking the #CensusSelfie challenge. Complete your Census, then share your #CensusSelfie on social media and tag five of your…
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Bordentown Township officials encourage participation in 2020 census
With the census count approaching this month, Bordentown Township officials are encouraging residents to participate. The count is mandated by the constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa,…