United States Census 2010
Take 10 minutes to answer 10 questions
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The United States Census is important for more than just congressional
representation. Census data is used to determine where roads are built and how public projects
are funded. Private businesses use census data as a factor in determining where to build a new
store, clinic or office complex.
Door-to-door interviews begin;
Please help out census takers
The U.S. Census Bureau has begun 2010 Census Complete Count Door-to-Door Follow-Up Operations with the households who
have not responded to the 2010 Census. Census takers will attempt to get the basic information on the ten questions on
2010 Census and if the household is not available census takers will make additional attempts.
When a census taker visits
a home, he or she will try to collect the information by interviewing an adult member of the household. Dennis R. Johnson,
Regional Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, stated “I encourage the public to cooperate with census takers when
they are working in your neighborhood. The 2010 Census is not yet done and this work is vital to our efforts to get a
complete and accurate count of everyone living in each community.”
These follow-up operations will be conducted
by official census takers. An official census taker must present an ID Badge with a Department of Commerce seal and expiration
date; may be carrying a bag with a U.S. Census Bureau logo; and if asked they will provide you with their supervisor’s
phone number and/or the local census office phone number for verification.
The 2010 Census is a huge undertaking that
also provides temporary employment opportunities for local residents interested in working on the census. Census jobs
offer good pay, flexible hours and paid training while performing an important public service. Best of all, those hired
may work in their own community.
Census jobs are perfect summer jobs for teachers, students (over 18 years old), retirees,
and just about anyone interested in earning some extra money. Interested applicants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years or
older, have a valid Social Security Card, and be available to work 20 to 40 hours a week. Applicants must take a basic
skills test and pass a background check. Interested persons should call 1-866-861-2010 to find out how and where to apply
for a job working on the 2010 Census.
The 2010 Census is an actual count of everyone living in the United States and
it is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data is used to allocate congressional seats to the states and to distribute
more than $400 billion in federal funds to tribal, state and local governments each year.
Webcast: Snapshot of Bloomington
Terra Cole is a Senior Planning analyst in the Research, Planning and Development Department at Hennepin
County. In the following Webcast, Cole explains why the census is important to Bloomington and what
to expect when filling out the form.
For more information
2010 census links:
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