Complete the 2010 Census: 10 Questions, 10 Minutes PDF Print E-mail
Written by Mark Ignatowski, Editor   
Thursday, 28 January 2010 14:31
    The 2010 Census aims to count every individual in Chilton this coming March.

    Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census in order to count the entire population of the United States.

    Population totals are necessary as they determine representative districts for the U.S. House of Representatives. The data is also used to determine funding for school lunch programs and senior centers. Highway and hospital construction projects also depend on census data.

    Beginning in March, all residences in Chilton will receive a packet containing the questionnaire. Residents are asked to answer and return the questions in the self-addressed, stamped envelope.

    If residents do not respond to the first questionnaire, another packet will be sent in April 2010.

    If the second attempt is not successful, a census worker will come to the residence and fill out the questionnaire with the resident starting around May 2010.

    Census workers will be identifable because they will have a badge, and should be able to provide the census location where they are based out of as well as the name and telephone number of their supervisor.

    The 2010 Census will not as for any bank account information or your social security number.

    All residents of the United States must be counted. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas.

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “With only 10 questions, the 2010 Census questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.”

     Households are asked to provide key demographic information, including: whether a housing unit is rented or owned; the address of the residence; and the names, genders, ages and races of others living in the household.

    The first Census took place in 1790 and was used to determine the number of seats in the original House of Representatives. The census has been conducted every 10 years since then. It is mandated by the United States Constitution.

    For more information on the 2010 Census, visit http://2010.census.gov/2010census/
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