National Census Day is April 1! Did you know that the census helps local, state and federal leaders determine where to send much-need funding and resources? Doing your part to ensure that Onslow County gets a complete and accurate count could help residents of the area get access to the resources they need for years to come.

During the 2010 Census, at least 22,000 people were not counted in Onslow County. Over the last decade, this has resulted in the county missing out on an estimated $402 million in state and federal funding.

Learn more about how to do your part and fill out your census form at 2020census.gov.