SIOUX CITY (KTIV) -- It is once again time to start thinking about the census. So, yes, that means it's been ten years since the last one.
One thing that's changed in that time, you can now complete the census from your phone. All you need is internet access and a working computer or smartphone.
"This is the first time ever people can take the census online," said Anne Westra with Sioux City City Management.
City management officials say with people staying home more than usual, they've already had a huge online response.
"It's also available by phone in 13 different languages, so we really encourage people to do that if they haven't already filled out their form," said Westra.
If you do choose to have a census taker come to your door, officials say to expect them to be wearing a mask and social distancing. To be sure they are an official census representative, there's one thing you can look for.
"A badge that says they work for the United States Census Bureau. And those positions are being filled throughout the United States," said Westra.
Whichever method you choose, officials say it's so important that everyone completes it.
"Over the next ten years, each person is worth $44,000 to our city. And that money can go to fix our roads, to help our schools, our children with free and reduced lunches, and many other programs, and obviously healthcare and our emergency response which are very important things to our community," said Westra.
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