U.S. Census Bureau

Republican National Committee Sends Mailer Imitating Census Survey

By • May 10, 2019
The Republican National Committee sent a look-alike census-survey to residents in Montana, May 2019.
Courtesy of the Montana Department of Commerce

The Republican National Committee is sending out policy surveys with the option of enclosing $15 for processing a "Census Document." The Montana Department of Commerce is reminding Montana residents the actual U.S. Census will begin in March 2020 and will not ask for any money.

Montana Faces Unique Counting Challenges With 2020 Census

By • May 7, 2019
A remote Montana ranch in Liberty County, August 16, 2009.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr User (CC-by-2.0)

The 2020 Census will have a big impact on how federal money and Congressional seats are distributed to states over the next decade. In a rural state like Montana, long distances between residents add extra challenges for getting the complete population count.

2020 Census Could Bring In More Federal Funding, Congressional Seat

By • May 2, 2019
Aerial view of Bozeman, 2008.
Jonesey/Flickr (CC-by-2.0)

The U.S. Census Bureau Deputy Director will host a panel in Bozeman Monday about the upcoming 2020 Census. The Census happens every ten years and there’s a lot at stake for Montana this time around — from federal funding to another congressional seat.