Strive for 35
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2010 Census Takers: Door-to-Door Enumeration
The Census Bureau has Census Takers on the street calling on residents who didn't return their mail back questionnaire or whose questionnaire was sent back after April 20th.
Each local census office was provided a list of addresses to call on. The Bureau has tried to update the local census office as new questionnaires have come in but there is a time lag between the questionnaire coming in and the local office being made aware of it. As a result, a Census Taker may find that they are calling on someone who says they've returned the questionnaire and doesn't understand why he or she is at the door. The Census Taker has been instructed to visit that location:
- Because the person's questionnaire came in late (and the local office hasn't been notified that it came in),
- The questionnaire was received but there is some missing or conflicting information the Census Taker was sent out to clarify,
- The Bureau can't match a "Be Counted Questionnaire" to the master file and we have no record of having received a questionnaire from that address or,
- The resident really didn't return their questionnaire (or at least we haven't received it.)
Open your door to census takers and open doors for your community!
Northbrook’s “Strive for 35 – Population 35,000!”
The 2010 Census is a count of each person living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The 2010 Census form will be one of the shortest in U.S. history, dating back to the first census in 1790. Consisting of just ten questions, and requiring about ten minutes to complete, the 2010 Census will ask just name, gender, age, race ethnicity, relationship and whether the head of household owns or rents their home. Strict confidentiality laws protect the respondents and the information they provide.
Census data are used to apportion Congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to tribal, state and local governments each year and to make decisions about what community services to provide.
Participation Is Critical!
The key to this endeavor is having every household fill out and mail back a completed census form. Northbrook receives state and federal funds based on population. A short count means that the Village will not receive its fair share of the funding. Because our last population count was just below 35,000, the 2010 Census is especially important. A count of 35,000 or more makes Northbrook eligible to receive funds that are not available to communities with less than 35,000. This is why it's so important to “Strive for 35 - Population 35,000!”
A census questionnaire will be mailed to you. If you fill out the form and mail it back, no census taker will need to come to your residence. The Census Bureau would rather receive your form back in the mail, and you can help our country save money by not requiring a census taker to visit you in person.
For more information about the 2010 Census, call 800 923-8282.
Census Timeline – Key dates!
- April – July 2010: Census takers visit households that did not return a questionnaire by mail.
- December 2010: By law, Census Bureau delivers population counts to President for apportionment.
- March 2011: By law, Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states.
Village Proclamation - 2010 Census Participation
U.S. Census 2010 Official Website
BBB Census Alert - Be Cooperative, But Cautious 05/05/09
BBB Census Alert - Scam 01/11/10
