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When will the 2010 U.S. Census data be available?
The United States is taking part in Census 2010
This year every household in the United States received a short questionnaire, in mid-March, asking for the name, sex, age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, relationship to head-of-household, and housing tenure of each resident living in the United States. Participation is mandatory and your personal information is protected by federal law.
An accurate count is important to the U.S. Census Bureau because the data is used to distribute congressional seats to states, define legislature districts, school district assignment areas and other important functional areas of government. It is also used to decide which community services to provide and to help distribute $300 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year.
The Census Bureau must count everyone and submit state population totals to the U.S. President by December 31, 2010. Data from the census will be released on a flow basis from April 2011 through September 2013.
Please click here for a more detailed schedule of release dates from the Census Bureau.For additional information, you may refer to the Census Bureau's frequently asked questions about Census 2010 or call the Census Bureau's national customer service center at 1.800.923.8282This information was gathered from USA.gov. more -
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Why should I fill out the census form?
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Every ten years the government gathers informaiton from American residents through the census. This information helps the government and other agencies in a variety of ways. It determines the number of U.S. House Representatives that each state has. Many organizations like hospitals, job centers, and schools use this information to apply for funds to provide services to area residents. Also you are required to complete the form by law.
Can I fill out the Census form online?
Not yet, for more information go to http://2010.census.gov/2010census/how/interactive-form.php
How will I receive the census form?
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.
How do I know the person at my door is a real census worker?
The Better Business Bureau offers this advice:
If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don’t know into your home.
• Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, it will not ask for Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations.
• Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail or in person at home. However, they will not contact you by e-mail, so be on the look out for e-mail scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an e-mail that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.
What about my privacy?
All Census Bureau employees take the oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. For more details- http://2010.census.gov/2010census/privacy/index.php
Remember you can pick up a census form and get more information at any of the Pasco County Library branches.
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