Why is the u. s. census important?

I cant really put it into words, so just read the explanation if you would ...

Explanation:

The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and five U. S. territories. In mid-March, homes across the country began receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. When you respond to the census, you'll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020. So its today, they can tell where you live today