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The census is a survey that takes place every 10 years and gives officials a picture of all the people and households living in England and Wales, with the next due on Sunday, March 21. Your answers to the census questions will help organisations make decisions on planning and funding public services in your area. This can include healthcare, transport and education. Every household should complete the census by the March 21 deadline or as soon as possible after. The census should take about 10 minutes for the household questions and 10 minutes per person.