10QUESTIONS
TO DEFINE WHO WE ARE AS A NATION

The Census: A Snapshot
What: The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States.
Who: All US residents must be counted- both citizens and non citizens.
When: You will receive your questionnaire in March 2010 either by US mail or hand delivery. Some people in remote areas will be counted in person.
Why: The US 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 US House of Representatives.
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
Every year, the federal goverment allocates more than $300 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data.

Census data are used to determine locations for retail stores, schools, hospitals, new housing developments and other community facilities.

Census data determine boundaries for state and local legislative and congressional districts.

2010 Census Questionaire:
Easy, Important and Safe
With only 10 questions, the 2010 Census questionanaire takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Households are asked to provide key demographic information, including: wether 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.

By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual's responses with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

                 
Manila Forwarder Team promoting US Census awareness.
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