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2020 Census Questionnaire!

CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:20:24 GMT

so mad, I can't get into the Census online. They sent me my ID code, but when I click to take the online questionnaire, it just sits there........Anyone else have this issue??

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NickNack — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:22:33 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN I'm sorry you're having this issue. Have you tried a different browser?

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Sunshine Kate — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:23:42 GMT

I didn't have a problem at all. Quick and easy.

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dooBdoo — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:34:25 GMT

@CANDLEQUEEN wrote:
so mad, I can't get into the Census online. They sent me my ID code, but when I click to take the online questionnaire, it just sits there........Anyone else have this issue??

@CANDLEQUEEN, I didn't have any problems. It's important to have the most current version of your browser (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Edge, etc.).

Also, the site requires that cookies be enabled. So, first clear all cache/cookies/website data, relaunch the browser and then temporarily disable any addons/extensions that block cookies.

If that fails, as @NickNack said try a different browser. Best wishes to you!🌻

(eta, from their website: "For best results, use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. Enable cookies.")

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:34:03 GMT

Thanks everyone. Let me try a few of the things recommended here and see if that works!

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Financialgrl — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:37:07 GMT

Could very well be that u r having problems bc they seem to be mailed out in "batches" and my guess is also that many are now home and the site is overwhelmed. I had to redo mine bc it blew up midway - it allowed me to do it again later.

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jpie — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:43:55 GMT

I filled out the 2020 Census online about a week ago. A few days later, I got the paper version. They both had the same code, but just in case, I printed up the confirmation # before I closed the window.

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Goldengate8361 — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:22:44 GMT

Sorry you're having trouble. It was very quick and easy for me. Honestly, I'm relieved to see this thread--as I was halfway worried that, perhaps, I had maybe been phished...althought I did it like I expected....Received the letter in the mailbox with my special, unique code, etc. I've grown truly paranoid over time....I'm confident that it was legitimate.

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occasionalrain — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:43:44 GMT

I did ours today and had no problem, just surprised it was so short and easy to do. I use Crome if that helps.

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:49:22 GMT

I did ours a week ago, it was very simple. I recall many years ago when the written questionaire was long. I was not wild about filling it out, and YES I know why we do the census, but I thought it was to nosy..how many bathrooms in the house, how many miles do you travel to work, those are the two that stick in my mind.

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JustJazzmom — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:54:04 GMT

Call 1-844-330-2020 if you are encountering problems. We got a postcard in the mail today reminding us to fill it out and to call if there are problems.

I filled it out over a week ago online.

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sunshine45 — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:04:23 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
I did ours a week ago, it was very simple. I recall many years ago when the written questionaire was long. I was not wild about filling it out, and YES I know why we do the census, but I thought it was to nosy..how many bathrooms in the house, how many miles do you travel to work, those are the two that stick in my mind.

@Mom2Dogs

that is the american community survey and that is ongoing. it is sent out monthly to different communities.

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millieshops — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:17:31 GMT

@jpieJust finished and also printed the page with the confirmation code. Not difficult and I'll be glad to discard the extra mailings about the census.

Also finalized by taxes today, so I can mail what I need to mail and clear what I need to save into my long-term files. Nice to get so much off my mind.

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:43:29 GMT

@sunshine45 ...The census that I said was pretty nosy was the one I filled out many years ago. That is why I was surprised that the current census was so short.

I have never filled out or heard of the American Community Survey.

Are you thinking that years ago I filled out an American Community survey?....it was named Census

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Mellyg — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 22:51:40 GMT

Thank you for thinking of mentioning the census question here! I was attempting it about an hour ago; I was having issues with it, as well. I gave up for the time being, and stumbled across your question! I appreciate the suggestions!

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sunshine45 — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:01:00 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@sunshine45 ...The census that I said was pretty nosy was the one I filled out many years ago. That is why I was surprised that the current census was so short.

I have never filled out or heard of the American Community Survey.
Are you thinking that years ago I filled out an American Community survey?....it was named Census

@Mom2Dogs

the american community survey began in 2005 and it is through the census bureau.

you may have filled out the american housing survey, which began in 1973 and is also an ongoing survey.

there are a number of surveys that the us census bureau sends out. there are a number of surveys that other branches of the government sends out.

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:02:03 GMT

@sunshine45 Thanks, did not know that!

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sunshine45 — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:17:23 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

Between 1970 and 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau used two questionnaires. Most households received a short-form questionnaire asking a minimum number of questions. A sample of households received a long-form questionnaire that included additional questions about the household. In 2005, after years of testing and outreach to stakeholders and data users, the Bureau launched the annual American Community Survey (ACS) which includes the additional questions which used to be asked every ten years on the census long-form.

As a result of this ACS innovation, the 2010 Census was able to become a "short-form only" census with the 2010 Census questionnaire consisting of a single version with ten questions.

https://www.census.gov/history/www/through_the_decades/questionnaires/

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jpie — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:40:03 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@jpieJust finished and also printed the page with the confirmation code. Not difficult and I'll be glad to discard the extra mailings about the census.

Also finalized by taxes today, so I can mail what I need to mail and clear what I need to save into my long-term files. Nice to get so much off my mind.

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That's great news!

I wish my taxes were as simple as the 2020 Census! I handed off my taxes to my CPA about a month ago, but I haven't heard back. I will call next week to see how the preparation is going. She usually has them done a couple of weeks before the deadline. Since this has been extended, she may take longer.