The Census is a sociological study that provides an accurate and comprehensive count of the population, which is used for the apportionment of the United States House of Representatives and subsequent redistricting of legislative bodies in respective states at the local level. The Census also determines the allocation of over $400 billion annually to states and communities.
Census data on how our communities and states are changing and adapting is crucial for numerous planning decisions. These decisions include emergency preparedness and disaster recovery, neighborhood improvements, public health, education, senior services, transportation, job training centers, senior centers, and more. This sociological study affects virtually every aspect of our community planning.
Census information assists the administration of various government programs that guide local and state economic development in decision-making processes. This sociological study helps these administrations prioritize investments in public infrastructure and enables them to identify the needs of major metropolitan areas. The Census also helps determine how states reapportion their legislature.
To conduct this sociological study, the United States government will create approximately 1.4 million temporary jobs over the next year to fill various census positions across the nation.
Participation in this sociological study is easy, important, and secure. All information received by the Census Bureau is strictly confidential to ensure that respondents’ data is protected. The Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers to the study with anyone, including the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies or law enforcement entities.
Participation in this study is also crucial and required by law. Similar to jury duty or tax-paying, individuals living in the United States have the obligation to respond to the decennial sociological study. Local and federal courts can fine individuals who fail to respond to the study up to $5,000. However, the Census Bureau does not wish to resort to imposing penalties and considers it a last resort. The bureau encourages response by explaining the importance of the census and the questions asked and how they can benefit local communities.
As part of the census, over 130 million addresses across America will receive a census form in March of 2010 in an effort to accurately count every individual in the United States. This includes people of all races, ethnic groups, ages, residents, and non-citizens. This information will guide local and federal governments in decisions regarding services provided, such as where to build new hospitals, roads, schools, senior centers, and more.
The Census is mandated by the United States Constitution and is conducted every 10 years. The census is one of the largest efforts that our local and federal governments undertake. Data from this study are essential, as they are used to reapportion the United States House of Representatives and determine how to allocate over $400 billion annually in federal funding to local, tribal, and state governments for services that impact their local communities.
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