The Census counts all people living in the United States – whether citizen or non-citizen, legal or undocumented, homeless or housed.  The U.S. Census happens once every 10 years and is required by the U.S. Constitution.  It is important that every Hoosier household complete the Census form.  The information collected from the Census is used to assist government leaders in making major decisions, such as the apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and Indiana General Assembly; and to help distribute $300-$400 billion in federal funds back to state and local governments each year.

Participation in the U.S. Census is required by law.  The information provided to the Census is absolutely confidential.

The U.S. Census forms will be mailed in February - March 2010 and must be completed and returned by Census Day - April 1, 2010.  >From May to July 2010, Census workers will follow up with visits to every address from which they received no response by Census Day.  In December 2010, the Census Bureau delivers population counts to the President of the United States for apportionment.

To view information that is important to you, like every United States Citizen, please click this text to be directed to the United States Census Bureau's website. Stand up and be counted! Be involved, it's the law!

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2010 Census Frequently Asked Questions (Adobe PDF) - be patient, the download may take a minute.
50 facts about the 2010 Census (Adobe PDF) be patient, the download may take a minute.

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