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NYC Census 2020 LGBTQ Pride

Background

There is an important civil rights action we can take while we shelter-in-place at home this Pride Month: the 2020 Census.

This year's census will be the first time in history that same-sex households will be counted, but it is also deeply unacceptable that the census does not offer gender responses beyond the male/female binary. However, it is important to note that the Census Bureau will accept forms in which the gender question is skipped.

Even though the census does not represent the full spectrum of our lives and experiences, we need to be counted: hundreds of billions of dollars are on the line, including funds for many programs that directly support the LGBTQ+ community, like jobs programs, housing, education, senior centers, and HIV-prevention programs.

Furthermore, census responses are secure; they cannot be shared with your landlord, the NYPD, ICE, or any government agency or individual. There are no questions about immigration or citizenship.

The 2020 Census is about Pride. Be seen, be heard, be counted.

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NYC Census Celebrates Pride
Does the census count my same-sex partner? Yes. The 202 Census si the first in histor to count same-sex partners.
Will anyone find out I live with my partner because of the census? Nope - your census responces are 100% confidential.
My ID says M, but I identiry as F. Can I put F on my census? Yes. Answer either or neither, your form will still be accepted.

Download the full spread of LGBTQ "FAQ" graphics

Two women wrapped together in a pride flag
Two men with a baby
Woman in a rainbow colored shirt

Download the full spread of the "Be Counted" graphics

Sample Posts

Help us to spread the word by sharing the above graphics with sample posting text below.

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  1. #Pride is about visibility & respect. Having our voices heard starts with the census, which tells the story of who we are as a nation.

    Help make sure NYC gets the billions we need for healthcare, housing + more: my2020census.gov #GetCountedNYC #QueerTheCensus

  2. #Pride, you can make history. For the first time ever, the census will count same-sex couples across the country.

    Make your voice heard and support your community's resources & representation. It only takes 5 minutes: my2020census.gov #GetCountedNYC #QueerTheCensus

  3. Pride is more than just a month, and the census is more than just a form.

    Help keep your community fully visible, fully represented, and fully funded for years to come — all in just 5 minutes. Fill out the census today: my2020census.gov #GetCountedNYC #QueerTheCensus

  4. ‪Gender question on census got you feeling 😫? Answer either or neither—your form will still be accepted—& we will continue to fight for full visibility. Don't let their binary count you out. This Pride, #BeYouBeCounted: my2020census.gov #GetCountedNYC #QueerTheCensus

  5. When you're counted in the #2020Census, you help fund the programs we all rely on: education, jobs programs, housing & even HIV prevention.

    This #PrideMonth, take a stand for your community. Get counted: my2020census.gov #GetCountedNYC #QueerTheCensus

  6. The #2020Census is about power, representation, and respect. What's more #Pride than that?

    Be a part of history. Make your voice heard. Support your community for years to come. my2020census.gov #GetCountedNYC #QueerTheCensus