Phase 1: Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Program -
What? Local governments review residential addresses
- When? March 12, 2018 to June 30, 2018
- Why?
- To help ensure accurate count in Palm Beach County and help plan future needs
- To use for redistricting and to help distribute federal funds annually (more than $675 billion) for infrastructure, programs and services
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Completed Part A: Submitted to Census on June 29, 2018 - 22 Cities in Palm Beach County registered directly with the Census
- 6 Cities partnered with the County
- 11 Cities did not register and will accept the County's residential address count for their jurisdiction
Census LUCA Program Website
Census LUCA PBC Summary
Completed Part B: Submitted Feedback to Census on October 3, 2019. Received response on December 30, 2019. |
Phase 2: Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP)
- What? Review 2020 Census Tract and Block Group geography
- When? January 2019 to May 2019
- Why?
- These boundaries will be the basis for future Census tabulations, and all American Community Survey data beyond 2020.
- Data used for grant applications to fund community/regional development, education, agriculture, energy and environmental programs as well as other needed community improvements and enhancements.
- How?
- All municipalities should review the proposed 2020 Census Tracts and Block Groups within their jurisdictions.
- Maps will be provided on this webpage in April 2019.
- Define areas in order to obtain meaningful and relevant small area statistical data from the Census.
| Completed: Submitted to Census on May 30, 2019. Finalized changes with Census on April 10, 2020. Verification phase close out on September 9, 2020
Census PSAP Website
Census PSAP Information
Census PSAP Census Tract Guide
Census PSAP Block Group Guide
2020 Proposed Census Tracts and Block Groups Map
GIS Shapefiles
(Note: "Right-click" => Select "Save target as..." to download files):
2020 Proposed Census Tracts GIS shapefile
2020 Proposed Census Block Groups GIS Shapefile |
Phase 3: New Construction Program
- What? To update Census address list with new residential units built (or will be built) between March 1, 2018 and April 1, 2020
- Why? Helps to ensure an accurate population count in your community.
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Completed: Submitted to Census on October 18, 2019
Census New Construction Program Website
2020 Census New Construction Program
The New Construction Program Schedule: -
April - May 2019 - Invitation sent to eligible governments
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June 14, 2019 - New Construction Program registration deadline
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September 2019 - Registered participants receive/download materials
- November 22, 2019 - Final deadline for submitting addresses
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December 2019 - Closeout materials sent to participants
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Phase 4: Complete Count Committee (CCC)
- What? To support and promote the 2020 Census
- Why?
- Increase response rate
- Utilize local knowledge, expertise and influence
- Bring together a cross section of community members
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Completed: April 2019 to April 2020
Census Response Outreach Area Mapper (ROAM)
BCC Establishes Complete Count Committee
Low Response Score Map PBC Complete Count Committee Webpage |
Phase 5: Census Day
- What? Accurate count of every person living in the U.S.
- Why? Determine representation in Congress, demark boundaries for voting, and allocate federal funding
- How? Online, mail-back paper, calls, in-person
| In Process:
April 1, 2020 through September 30 How to complete the Census Census Deadline Adjustments Census Self-Response Rate |
Phase 6: Redistricting Data Program
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What? Decennial population totals used for redistricting and reapportionment by local governments
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Why?
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To submit suggested legal boundary updates as well as updates to other geographic areas
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To submit voting district boundary updates conducted through the non-partisan liaison designated by each state
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Start Date: March 30, 2021
Census Redistricting Data Program |