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What does the 2010 Census mean to me?
Money to your community for the services you need.
Because funding is distributed to cities and towns
based
on population, when you complete your census
questionnaire
you ensure that thousands of your tax dollars
are returned to your community in critical services
for
you and your family. These services can range from
safety and health programs to parks and
transportation
facilities—programs that improve your life.
Your answers alone can mean the difference of
thousands of dollars to your community over the next
10 years. Multiply that by your neighbors’
responses,
and that means millions in these tough times!
How will I benefit?
These funds come back to your community in the
form of services, including:
- Police and fire protection
- Hospitals
- Schools, parks and libraries
- Senior centers
- Roads, neighborhood improvements
- Local bus service
What do I need to do for the 2010 Census?
You’ll receive the census questionnaire in March or
April of 2010. Just fill out the 10 questions in the
form
mailed to you. It’s easy and confidential.
It should only take about 10 minutes to complete the
form. The 2010 Census questionnaire is one of the
shortest and easiest since the nation’s first census
in
1790! |
What happens if I
don’t complete my
2010 Census form?
Getting an accurate count of the people
is so
important that, if you don’t return the
questionnaire, a Census representative will
contact you by phone or visit your home as
many as six times seeking your answers. If
you still don’t respond, your neighbors may
be asked about the people residing in your
home.
How confidential is
the information I provide on the census
form?
Completely confidential. Guaranteed.
Personal census information is not shared
with any other agency or organization. There
are no exceptions. Census workers can go to
jail for revealing census information.
Why is completing
the census form so
important?
More than $400 billion in federal money
is distributed each year based on census
population figures. If you aren’t counted,
you and your community will lose valuable
services. That’s why participation is
required
by law. |
