What is the Census?

The census is a count of everyone living in the United States, conducted every 10 years. The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and your participation in the census is required by law (it takes less than 10 minutes to complete). Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census.

Why is the Census important?

Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community services to provide, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year.

When is Census Day?

April 1, 2010

Are there any Census Jobs available?

Conducting the census is a huge undertaking. Thousands of census takers are needed to update address lists and conduct interviews with community residents. Click here for a link to the 2010 Census Jobs page for additional information on job opportunities.

Census activities currently underway in Henderson County...

Questionnaires will be mailed or hand delivered in March and April of 2010.

How do I identify Census Workers now combing Henderson County streets?

The Census makes safety a top priority (Click here for information on Identifing Census Workers and an example of Census Worker IDs).

 

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