Census Update:
As of June 18, 62.8 percent of households in South Dakota have responded to the census. The Census urges households to respond now by completing and mailing back the paper questionnaire, responding online at 2020census.gov, or by phone at 844-330-2020 using the provided Census ID.  

Census workers are dropping off census materials at roughly 6.8 million households nationwide, including Puerto Rico. In some areas of the country, the operation is complete, and in others, it will be completed soon. Census workers are also updating address lists in these areas.

Currently, nearly four out of 10 households have not responded to the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau urges every household to complete it as soon as possible. Households that do not respond on their own will be visited by a census taker.

View the latest news from the 2020 Census. 

About the 2020 Census
The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.  The Census Bureau collects information through the decennial census, the American Community Survey, the economic census, and many other surveys.  The census counts every person living in the U.S. once, only once, and in the right place.  Federal funds, grants, and support to states, counties, and communities are based on population totals and breakdowns by sex, age, race, and other factors.

• Every 10-years, the results of the census are used to reapportion the House of Representatives, determining how many seats each state gets.
• The U.S. Constitution requires a census every 10-years. 
• Federal law protects your census responses.  Your answers can only be used to produce statistics.  By law, the government cannot share personal information from the census.
• After each census, state officials use the results to redraw the boundaries of their congressional and state legislative districts, adapting to population shifts. 
• Census data determine how more than $675 billion are spent, supporting our state, county and community's vital programs.   

Various agencies in the community use Census Bureau data in all kinds of ways, such as the following:

Residents use the census to support community initiatives involving legislation, quality-of-life, and consumer advocacy.
Businesses use census data to decide where to build factories, offices, and stores, and these create jobs.
Local government officials use the census to ensure public safety and plan new schools and hospitals.
Real estate developers and city planners use the census to plan new homes and improve neighborhoods. 

 The Census is much more than just a headcount.  It provides a picture of how our communities have changed over time.   That's why an accurate count is so important.

What you need to know about the census:
Easy & Convenient - In 2020, for the first time ever, the US Census Bureau will accept responses online, but you can still respond by phone or mail if you prefer.   
Confidential & Secure - Strict federal law protects your census responses.  It is against the law for any Census Bureau employee to disclose or publish any census information that identifies an individual or business. 
The Census Bureau will never ask for your Social Security number, bank or credit card account numbers, money, or donations.
View a sample Census questionnaire here.  Read the Census Questionnaire Guide.  

Timeline:
By April 2020, most people living in the US will receive a request for census data in the mail.  You can respond by mail, phone, or online.
June 2020 through July 2020 - Census takers go door to door to count people who have not responded to the earlier request.  This date may be extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 31, 2020, By this date, the Census Bureau is required to report to the President of the United States the population count. 

You can learn more about the 2020 Census by visiting 2020census.gov.

2010 Census Information:
Link to 2010 Census Data - National Information.
The population of Sturgis according to the 2010 Census was 6,627.  The population of South Dakota was 814,180.
The City will receive approximately $356 per person over the next 10-years for each person counted in the Census.  The County, State, and Schools will receive even more.  
The US Census numbers are what retailers use when making site selections for new stores.