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The first U.S. Census was taken in 1790. The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 2) mandates a headcount every 10 years, of everyone residing in the United States: in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Island areas.  This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens, and noncitizens.

 The population totals from this census will determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives.  States also use the totals to redraw their legislative districts.  The totals will also affect funding in our community.  Approximately $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to communities each year.  An average of $1,250 in funding is lost for a community when an individual does not fill out the census.

The population totals from this census will determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives.  States also use the totals to redraw their legislative districts.  The totals will also affect funding in our community.  Approximately $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to communities each year.  An average of $1,250 in funding is lost for a community when an individual does not fill out the census.

Census Questionnaires will be mailed to homes in March 2010.  The 2010 Census will be the short form only - 10 easy questions.  All of the data collected is confidential and protected by law (Title 13 of the U.S. Code, Section 9). No court of law, not even the President of the United States can access individual responses.

The figures collected from the Census must be delivered to the President of the United States by December 31, 2010.

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