The 2020 Census is coming soon to a mailbox near you.Starting this week, households across the United States will begin receiving invitations to complete the census online or on the phone. Some will also receive census questionnaires in the mail.It’s a major step in what’s expected to be the largest-ever official population count in the United States. The results of the 2020 Census will impact the lives of people around the country. And everyone living in the U.S. plays a role in shaping them.Here are some key things you need to know about the national head count:The census is a big dealThe census, which happens every 10 years, determines how many representatives each state gets in Congress, and how billions of dollars in federal funding gets spent. Schools, roads and other important things in your community will gain — or lose — funding over the next decade depending on this