Six-in-ten of those who may not respond to the census say they do not trust the government to use the information properly

February 18, 2020

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More than half of U.S. adults mistakenly believe the census includes a question about citizenship
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Some people who may not respond to the census say it is too intrusive
The amount of time it takes to complete the census is a concern for some who say they may not respond
Some who may not respond to the census say they do not have enough information about it
Ease of participation in the census is a major reason for more than four-in-ten of those who plan to respond
Many people who plan to respond to the census say it is because they want to be counted
Among people who plan to participate in the census, nearly all cite the need for accurate results
More than nine-in-ten people who plan to participate in the census say it is a civic duty

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