2020 Census
The 2020 Census counts every person living in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories.
The count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency. The 2020 Census counts the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
You will have three options for responding:

Online

By Phone

By Mail
In mid-March, households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 Census. For more details on the upcoming Census, please visit the official 2020 Census website.
In the News
Improving the quality of translated voting materials, broadening government outreach to potential voters and increasing the number of in-person voting sites are key to boosting voter turnout among Asian Americans in Los Angeles, according to a newly published report from the UCLA Asian American Studies Center.
Asian-American community leaders and elected officials are coming together in support of a Los Angeles County proposal to give Asian Angeleños a voice when it comes to the county’s government while also cracking down on corruption.
A proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has garnered support from Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) elected officials, who say that doing so could lead to the creation of a special district for the community.
Some of L.A. County’s best-known Asian American leaders came out in strong support of a plan to expand the Board of Supervisors — and to get it before voters this fall.
Pasadena Star News coverage of Health Secretary Xavier Becerra amd Congresswoman Judy Chu’s roundtable with Monterey Park leaders.
CAUSE Board Chair, Charlie Woo, is interviewed by World Journal and shares the importance of multicultural collaboration in addressing anti-Asian hate.
The Sacramento Bee reporters Gillian Brassil, Jeong Park, Andrea Briseño coverage on the new Congressional redistricting maps and their impact on Latino, Asian, and Black communities. This article features an interview with Nancy Yap, CAUSE’s Executive Director.
World Journal coverage of the 2021 California Redistricting final maps.
The Washington Post reporter Colby Itkowitz coverage on the newly approved Congressional redistricting maps. Coverage includes quotes from an interview with Nancy Yap, Executive Director of CAUSE.
Redistricting maps are not final until the commission takes a vote on Dec. 27. But Asian American leaders expressed..
Researchers from USC and UCLA, Dr. Christian Grose and Dr. Natalie Masouka, respectively, share evidence and findings supporting the San Gabriel Valley Asian American community will vote together for shared interests, based off of 2018 and 2019 voting patterns.
A proposal before the state redistricting commission would redraw two congressional districts currently represented by Judy Chu and Young Kim. Critics say..
LAist’s Josie Huang talks with Nancy Yap, CAUSE Executive Director, and other local leaders about the CA 20221 Redistricting efforts and its impact on the SGV AAPI community.
NextShark coverage of CAUSE’s efforts in advocating for the AAPI community during the 2021 CA Redistricting process.
World Journal coverage and Chinese translation of the Joint Statement.
World Journal coverage of the 2021 California Redistricting efforts and its impact on the AAPI community in San Gabriel Valley.
World Journal coverage of the 2021 California Redistricting efforts and concerns from AAPI organizations and community leaders.
U.S. News Express coverage of CAUSE’s recent national awards.
Our Efforts
Los Angeles, CA – Nancy Yap, Executive Director of Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment (CAUSE), has been nominated to the Los Angeles County Governance Reform Task Force (Task Force) as an at-large member Government.
Learn about Neighborhood Councils and how to make an impact in your local communities.
Diving deeper into who the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are, what they do, and how they fit into the larger Los Angeles County Government.
Amidst the celebrations at the annual Year of the Dragon at Monterey Park’s Lunar New Year Festival, the air was charged with excitement, joy, and a palpable sense of community. Families and friends wandered through the event grounds, eagerly exploring the various activities on offer. Among the attractions, the CAUSE booth stood out, its line of attendees intriguing passersby. Here, amidst playful interactions and engaging discussions, CAUSE showcased its knack for fostering conversations about civic engagement, epitomizing its distinctive approach to community involvement.
The CD-10 Candidate Forum held on December 2nd marked a pivotal moment for Koreatown and the broader Los Angeles community. The event took place at South Asian Network’s new location in Koreatown and was hosted by AAPI Equity Alliance, and support from partnering organizations such as CAUSE, Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC), Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE), and the Korean American Coalition - Los Angeles (KACLA), the event showcased the power of unity and civic engagement. As the election season progresses, the forum serves as a cornerstone for informed decision-making within the API community, shaping the future of Los Angeles City Council District 10. District 10 encompasses the diverse neighborhoods such as Arlington Heights, Koreatown, Little Bangladesh, Mid-City, Olympic Park, Palms, South Robertson, West Adams, West Pico, and Wilshire Center.
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