Yes, if your household was selected for the American Community Survey, you must complete it in addition to the 2020 Census. ... Your responses to both the American Community Survey and 2020 Census will also help provide local and national leaders with the information they need for planning and programs.

Do I have to complete the census survey?

Yes. Completion of the census questionnaire is mandatory under the Statistics Act. The act stipulates that a person who refuses to complete a census questionnaire can be fined up to $500. The court may also require the completion of the census questionnaire.

What happens if you don't answer the census?

If you refuse to give out the information or you deliberately give inaccurate information, you can be in legal trouble. According to United States Code, Title 13 (Census), Chapter 7 (Offenses and Penalties), SubChapter II, if you're over 18 and refuse to answer all or part of the census, you can be fined up to $100.