Census 2010

Governor Chris Gregoire signing the State of Washington Proclamation for the 2010 Census

PDF Attachment - 2010 Census Proclamation

What is Census:

• The census is a count of everyone living in the United States every 10 years.
• The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
• The next census is in 2010.
• Your participation in the census is required by law.
• It takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
• Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census.
• Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions at every level of government, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to communities each year.

Census 2010 Brief:

Quick Facts on the Census 2010 National Recruiting Plan:

*   The Census Bureau will recruit 3.8 million applicants and hire up to 1.4 million temporary  Census workers in 2009 and 2010.
*   A recruiting website www.2010censusjobs.gov will provide job information and direct applicants on how to apply for a job with Census.
*   The toll-free Census Job number is 1-866-861-2010 and will connect callers directly to their local Census Office.
*   Hiring for the first major operation will start in Spring 2009 with more than Eighty Five percent of all hiring occuring in spring 2010.
*   Census recruiting methods will respnd to the interest and needs of a more diverse and older labor force in 2010.

Diversity:
There will be substantial changes to the nation's ethnic and racial composition.
*   The Hispanic population is projected to grow from just over 35.3 million in 2000 to nearly 49.7 million in 2010, an increase of 41 percent.
*   The African American population is projected to grow from 34.7 million in 2000 to nearly 39.9 million in 2010, an increase of 15 percent.
*   The Asian population is projected to grow from 10.2 million in 2000 to nearly 14.4 million in 2010, an increase of 41 percent.

Update: Partnership and Data Services

For more information about the 2010 Census, please go to www.census.gov/2010census or contact

Francesca Ty Abellera Esperanza
Partnership Specialist
U.S. Census Bureau
Seattle Regional Census Center
19820 North Creek Parkway, Suite 100
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone: (425) 908-3064
Fax: (425) 318-1420
Francesca.Ty.Esperanza@census.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Why should everyone participate in the 2010 Census?

Census data shape the future of your community and define your voice in Congress.

• Census information helps determine locations for schools, roads, hospitals, child-care and senior citizen centers, and more.
• Businesses use census data to locate supermarkets, shipping centers, new housing and other facilities.
• The census determines how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the boundaries of legislative districts.

How will the 2010 Census differ from previous census efforts?

In the last census, one in six households received a long questionnaire asking for detailed socioeconomic information. In 2010, every residence will receive a short questionnaire that is simple and fast to complete and return. More detailed information will be collected annually from a small percentage of the population through the American Community Survey.

Will the information the Census Bureau collects remain confidential?

Yes. Every Census Bureau worker takes an oath for life to protect the confidentiality of census responses. Violation would result in a jail term of up to five years and/or fine of up to $250,000. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual's answers with anyone, including welfare and immigration agencies.

Why are media partners so important to the 2010 Census campaign?

More than 140,000 organizations supported Census 2000, including media, state and local governments, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, businesses and others. By joining forces with partners, the Census Bureau has a far greater chance to reach every U.S. resident than by attempting this monumental task alone. Media partners, trusted in their communities, can help deliver the 2010 Census message to every corner of the nation, including areas isolated by language or geography. For example, the media can share news about census job recruitment efforts, cover census events, and include census information in broadcasts, articles and on news Web sites.

Timeline of Activities: