Census taker Alexa Mathurin leaves a Notice of Visit form during the count of households in a residential housing complex on St. Croix. By. CENSUS USVI
The Census count of the territory has not ended, the 2020 Census of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced Monday. Census USVI said it is still in the process of collecting data, and that the count, which occurs every ten years, began in March and continues.
Self-response and field data collection operations across the continental United States ended October 15, according to a release from the U.S. Census Bureau. However, the U.S. Virgin Islands is not affected by this directive, Census USVI said.
"The Census 2020 USVI teams have begun the field follow-up phase of its operations. This phase serves as a quality check to ensure all households have been counted," a release issued this afternoon makes known.
If no one is found at a residence, a Census taker will leave a "Notice of Visit." The notice states that an enumerator stopped by to conduct the 2020 Census of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The notice will provide information for the household member to call and complete the census questionnaire by telephone by calling (340)718-2020, according to the release.
Households can still respond to the 2020 Census. USVI Census 2020 contact centers are operational. The staff is ready to receive calls from households to complete their questionnaires, says the release. Also, there is a Spanish-language customer service representatives in the contact center to assist, if required.
Residents are encouraged to cooperate with census takers and ensure that everyone is counted.
Call (340)718-2020 to complete the 2020 Census.
For more information, contact a Partnership Specialist in each district at (340)718-2020 or email:
• St. Croix – Karen D. Williams [email protected]
• St. Thomas – Patrice K. Johnson [email protected]
