Census 2010 - Flagler Counts
The Census: A Snapshot
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What: The census is a count of everyone residing
in the United States on April 1, 2010.
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Who: All U.S. residents must be counted �
both citizens and non-citizens.
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When: You will receive your questionnaire
in March 2010 either by U.S. mail or hand delivery. Some people in remote
areas will be counted in person.
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Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national
census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number
of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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How: Households should complete and mail back
their questionnaires upon receipt. Households that do not respond may receive
a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census takers will visit households
that do not return questionnaires to take a count in person.
A Complete Count: The Importance of Census
Data
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Every year, the federal government allocates
more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census
data.
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Census data are used to determine locations
for retail stores, schools, hospitals, new housing developments and other
community facilities.
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Census data determine boundaries for state
and local legislative and congressional districts.
2010 Census Questionnaire: Easy, Important
and Safe
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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.
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By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an
individual�s responses with anyone, including federal agencies and law
enforcement entities.
Brochure: Census
2010 - What You NEED To Know
For more information go to census.gov