From City Hall: Census 2020 campaign kicks off
Why is the Census important to Fayetteville and Cumberland County?• Political representation: North Carolina is poised to gain a seat in Congress, and 2020 Census data will be used for redistricting.• Funding: Census data is used to allocate $675 billion a year. North Carolina receives about $16 billion annually. Cumberland County could lose at least $240 million over the next 10 years as a result of projected undercounting. […]