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The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year for things like:
The data collected by the census also help determine the number of seats your state has in the U.S. House of Representatives. We can't move forward until you mail it back.In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 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 majority of the country will receive English-only materials. Households in areas with high concentrations of Spanish-speaking residents may receive a bilingual (English/Spanish) form. Any personal data you provide is protected under federal law. |
Key Dates March 2010 Census forms are mailed or delivered to households April 2010 National Census Day-use this day as a point of reference for sending your completed forms back in the mail April - July 2010 Census takers visit households that did not return a form by mail December 2010 By law, the Census Bureau delivers population information to the President for apportionment March 2011 By law, the Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states |
All information taken from www.census.gov |