Presented by Neighborhood Services Division Board of County Commissioners January 25, 2010 Census 2010… IT’S IN OUR HANDS!
Presentation Outline Census Overview Census Preparation Census Results Next Steps
Presentation Outline Census Overview Census Preparation Census Results Next Steps
Census Overview Requirement of the United States Constitution Population counted every ten years Count of households as of April 1
Census Overview First Census in Census the longest in history 2010 Census the shortest in history Available in six languages
Census Overview Impact on Orange County Federal and state funding for services and programs Impacts funding of roads, schools, parks, housing Used by businesses, churches, and nonprofits to determine service areas Political representation
Census Overview Timeline 2007 LUCA Submitted 2008 LUCA Begins PSAP Begins CCC Begins BCC Update BCC Update
Census Overview Timeline 2009 Campaign Kickoff BAS Begins PSAP Due BCC Update LUCA Accepted BAS Due
Census Overview Timeline 2010 BCC Update/ Census Concluded Surveys Due Census Takers Released BCC Update/ Census Day Surveys Mailed State Totals to President
Presentation Outline Census Requirements Census Preparation Census Results Next Steps
Census Preparation Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Boundary and Annexation Survey New Construction Program Participant Statistical Area Program
Census Preparation Local Outreach Complete Count Committee Created by BCC Resolution Informal Committee - grassroots Diverse citizen representation
Census Preparation Local Outreach Mobilize community organizations Monitor progress of returns by census tract or block group Promote census job opportunities
Census Preparation Local Outreach Billboards Radio advertisements Lynx Bus advertisement Project Homeless Connect Website
Census Preparation Local Outreach Utility Bill Stuffers Festivals and parades Neighborhood Canvassing
Presentation Outline Census Requirements Census Preparation Census Results Next Steps
Census 2010 Census Results Mail Participation Rate United States74% Florida74% Orange County72% (rates as of 1/5/11)
Presentation Outline Census Preparation Local Outreach Census Results Next Steps
Census 2010 Next Steps County and Place level data available Feb/Mar 2011 Count Question Resolution Period begins June 1, 2011 Redistricting
Presented by Neighborhood Services Division Board of County Commissioners January 25, 2011 Census 2010… ITS IN OUR HANDS!