Since the Census is one of the few Constitutional things the federal government does, and since the Census affects apportionment of representatives, it is usually a good idea to ensure accuracy of results. Based on that, I would call them and tell them how many people live in your household. That’s about all they need to know.
They already know how many people are in my household. I told them that 3 years ago.
I don’t trust the Census Bureau any more then the IRS. If the IRS has moved beyond income tax collection into an armed agency to enforce Obamacare - then why would I think any info that the Census Bureau has won’t also be used against me?
And pray tell, how do you ensure accuracy during the Obama Administration?
If this were a year ending in “0” when the ACTUAL US Census was taking place, I would agree 100% with your advice.
But this is not the Census. It is that weirdly intrusive American Community Survey. Why give them the data they need for social engineering projects like forcibly “diversifying” your neighborhood?