2010 U.S. CENSUS INFORMATION

The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the constitution to take place every 10 years.  When you do the math, it's easy to see what an accurate count of residents can do for our community.  In fact, the information the census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year is spent on infrastructure and services like:

                                                        Hospitals                Job Training Centers                Schools
                                                        Senior Centers        Emergency Services                School Lunch Programs
                                                        Bridges, Tunnels and other Public Works Projects

The data collected by the census also determines the number of seats our state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.

In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico.  The form package will consist of the initial form, a cover letter and a return envelope.  It will be delivered between March 15th and March 17th.  When you receive it, just answer the ten (10) short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided.  If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form.

The Census form is one of the shortest forms in history - 10 Questions in 10 Minutes.  Please take the time to fill it out and mail the form back.  The Census Bureau would rather get your form back in the mail and you can help save money by sending it back.  Ideally, all forms should be returned by Census Day on April 1, 2010.  Census workers will visit households that do not return the form to take a count in person.

Your participation in the Census is required by law.  Any personal data you provide is protected under federal law.  The Census Bureau depends on your cooperation and trust, and promise to protect the confidentiality of your information.  Title 13 of the U.S. Code protects the confidentiality of all your information and violating this law is a crime and severe penalties.  In addition, other federal laws, including the Confidential Statistical Efficiency Act and the Privacy Act reinforce these protections.