What is the 2010 Census?
The best and only method the government has for accurately identifying the needs of the Ohio population. It represents the purest form of democracy.
The Census is required by the Constitution to:
» Ensure that people have fair REPRESENTATION in the
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Ohio House of Representatives and Senate
» Provide KNOWLEDGE to many people, organizations, and governments.
» It will ensure that Ohio will receive federal money for vital public services, hospitals,
roads, water lines, and schools.
What will 2010 Census form look like?
Beginning with the 2010 Census, residents will only be asked 10 questions.
The long format will not be mailed out because the questions are now part of the American Community Survey.
View the test questionnaire that will be used to create the 2010 census.
» Test Questionnaire
How is my information protected?
Information collected is personal.
» Title 13 of the U.S. Codeprotects the confidentiality of all your information.
Violating this law is a crime with severe penalties.
» The Census Bureau has also established Privacy Principles and statistical
methods that ensure the statistics released do not identify individuals or
businesses.
Address Canvassing
March 30 thru mid-July 2009
- Read more about this operation here.
Find out if the Census Bureau has any job opportunities near you.
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U.S. Census Job Web Site
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a question concerning the decennial census, American Community Survey, methodology, or even the history of the census, here is a chance to find the answers the U.S. Census Bureau has on record.
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U.S. Census Bureau FAQs
The Census Bureau is working on lesson plans, maps, teaching guides, and other informational materials to help teachers and students learn about the importance of the Census. Learn more about it here.