For nearly three decades, Rose Padilla Johnson has directed the Davis Street Community Center, which serves more than 20,000 residents living in and around the San Leandro area. Rose Padilla Johnson has expanded the center’s mission by providing health services, hosting nutritional and parenting programs, and notifying San Leandro residents of job opportunities. The organization recently advertised positions for the 2020 census office.
As required by the Constitution, the United States government must collect demographic data every 10 years through an initiative known as the census. The 2020 census will mark the first time that Americans can provide information by phone or online. The census provides an accurate estimate of the country’s population to inform several important government functions.
Additionally, census data is used to appropriate House of Representatives seats based on population. This data also helps lawmakers define voting districts and allocate state and federal funding.
For example, locations with an increase in school-aged children may receive more funding for public schools over the next decade. In addition, the census will help federal agencies identify violations of demographic-specific acts, such as the Civil Rights Act.
