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The 2010 Census: An Overview
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Purpose of the Census Mandated in the U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 2, for the purpose of: –Apportionment –Redistricting –Distribution of Federal Funds 2
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The “Big” Picture! April 1, 2010 is Census Day 12 Regions … Dallas is TX, LA, & MS 51 Local Census Offices Field Operations, Partnership and Data Services deployed across TX, LA, and MS 1 st major operation of 2009 already complete 2000 Census Mail Response Rates: 3 Area% Response United States67% Texas64%
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2010 Census Core Messages It’s Easy: It’s Easy: Shortest questionnaire in Census history Seven questions: name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, own/rent Will take only about 10 minutes to complete It’s Important: Census data directly affect how more than $300 billion per year in federal funding is allocated The census will count all residents living in the United States on April 1, 2010 The census provides a snapshot of the nation, which helps define who we are It’s Safe: Answers are protected by law and strictly confidential Information collected is used for statistical purposes only 4
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Questionnaire/Language Assistance English + 5 : Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese QAC’s are staffed by Census Bureau employees & will assist persons who may have questions or who need special language assistance BC sites will only have questionnaires and will not be staffed. 5
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Hard to Count Segments of the Population Elderly Children/Infants Minorities (gender, race, ethnicity, etc.) Language proficiency other than English Lower Socioeconomic Standing Renters Newly Arrived Immigrants Migrant Farm/Ranch Workers & Their Families Homeless 6
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Partnerships Federal, State, Local Governments Community-Based Organizations Faith-Based Organizations Businesses Schools (Higher Education and K-12) Media 7
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How You Can Help the 2010 Census! Offer a public endorsement of the 2010 Census via proclamation, press release Add 2010 Census logo, produce article in district newsletters after legislation session is out Participate in a Complete Count Committee and commit to census-related events Keep in touch with your local Partnership Team 8
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9 Thank You! For more information: www.census.gov/2010census
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