While some areas exceed the state and national averages, Liberty Twp. takes the lead with 48.8 percent, followed by Fairfield Twp. with 47 percent.
The city of Oxford trails with a 31.8 percent response rate. However, this may be the result of the coronavirus and Miami University’s move to distance learning that may have led students to leave off-campus housing.
All households should have received invitations with detailed instructions on how respond online, over the phone or by mail.
Why does the 2020 Census matter?
The results will help determine how billions in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade in areas including highway construction, education and school lunches, or housing assistance for older adults.
Following are response rates as of March 30, the most recent available:
Liberty Twp.: 48.8 percent
Fairfield Twp.: 47 percent
West Chester Twp.: 46.6 percent
Oxford Twp.: 45.5 percent
Wayne Twp. (Butler): 43.2 percent
Ross Twp.: 43.1 percent
Hanover Twp.: 42.6 percent
Reily Twp.: 42.4 percent
Turtlecreek Twp.: 42.3 percent
Lebanon: 42.1 percent
Morgan Twp.: 42.1 percent
Fairfield: 41.8 percent
Carlisle: 41.5 percent
Monroe: 40.9 percent
New Miami: 39.8 percent
Trenton: 39.7 percent
Lemon Twp.: 38.6 percent
Franklin Twp.: 37.7 percent
Madison Twp.: 37.3 percent
Hamilton: 36.1 percent
Middletown: 35.6 percent
St. Clair Twp.: 34.9 percent
Franklin: 33.9 percent
Oxford: 31.8 percent
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