While much of the Miami Valley’s response rate is better than the state and national averages, Oakwood is tops with 55.9 percent, followed by Bellbrook with 50.3 percent.
The city of Dayton trailed the Miami Valley with a 30 percent response rate.
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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:
Oakwood: 55.9 percent
Bellbrook: 50.3 percent
Centerville: 49.8 percent
Beavercreek: 49.6 percent
Yellow Springs: 48.8 percent
Springboro: 48.6 percent
Miamisburg: 47.5 percent
Washington Twp.: 47 percent
Tipp City: 46.7 percent
Perry Twp.: 46.6 percent
Sugarcreek Twp.: 46.3 percent
Englewood: 46 percent
Butler Twp.: 45.8 percent
Huber Heights: 45.5 percent
Farmersville: 45.2 percent
Clayton: 44.9 percent
Jackson Twp.: 44.9 percent
Brookville: 44.5 percent
Miami Twp. 44.1 percent
Troy: 43.7 percent
Kettering: 43.6 percent
Union: 43.6 percent
Vandalia: 43.3 percent
Lebanon: 42.1 percent
German Twp.: 41.6 percent
Carlisle: 41.5 percent
Xenia: 41.4 percent
Eaton: 40.6 percent
Fairborn: 40.5 percent
Clay Twp.: 40.2 percent
Piqua: 40.2 percent
West Carrollton: 40.1 percent
New Lebanon: 39.9 percent
Jefferson Twp.: 36.8 percent
Cedarville: 36.6 percent
Riverside: 36.6 percent
Harrison Twp.: 34.4 percent
Franklin: 33.9 percent
Germantown: 33.6 percent
Trotwood: 32.7 percent
Dayton: 30 percent
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