Nebraska opened their area census office in Lincoln on Tuesday.

6 News reports for the first time people will be able to participate in the Census online. The count includes all people in the country, not just citizens will be counted.

Governor Pete Ricketts reminded Nebraskans that it is vital that everyone participates in the count next year. He said, "For everyone here in the room and everybody across the state - don't procrastinate. As soon as you see the opportunity to fill out that Census, get it done. Get it out of the way. Get it off your checklist. Do it right away so you know you are doing your part, helping us make sure we have a complete Census.

The Census will also be hiring several thousand people in Nebraska.

Those wanting more information can log on to 2020census.gov/jobs.