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Texas Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports initiatives to identify, pilot, advocate and scale systemic improvements in public education, “In Texas, a 1 percent undercount in 2020 could result in a federal funding loss of at least $300 million per year over the next decade. The potential funding loss could amount to $3 billion over 10 years for each percent of the population that is not counted.”

For those who are wanting to submit their response to the 2020 Census, but do not have access to a computer or internet, the Howard County Library can accommodate. The library has designated computers for those needing to respond to the Census and no library card or appointment is needed. If you respond at the library you may add your name to a drawing for a chance to win a Walmart gift certificate.

All information on your response is confidential, and cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.

According to the latest numbers provided, Howard County is sitting at around 50% response rate and is under the percentage that responded to the last census.

For more information about the U.S. 2020 Census visit 2020census.gov. The Howard County Library is located at 500 S. Main. The library is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Amanda Duforat is the Managing Editor at the Big Spring Herald. To contact her, e-mail editor@bigspringherald.com or call 432-263-7331.