Baltimore tweens may have questions about the census. Here are some facts for you to use when discussing the 2010 census with your tween.
- The census happens every 10 years.
- All U.S. residents -- citizens and noncitizens -- must be counted.
- The goal is to count every person residing in the United States.
- The first census took place in 1790. It was used to determine the number of seats each state would have in the House of Representatives (source: United States Census 2010 flyer).
- Today's census is required by the U.S. Constitution. Every 10 years a census is needed to count the population and determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- The federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities based in part on census data.
- Each household will be sent a 2010 Census form to complete. If you do not return the Census form, census takers will visit households to take a count in person.
- The 2010 Census contains only 10 questions. It takes 10 minutes to complete.
- Households are asked questions including, if house is rented or owned; the address of the residence; the names, genders, ages, and races of those living in the household.
- April 1, 2010 is Census Day.
For more information, go to 2010census.gov. For demographic data for Maryland, go here.
Comments
I remember someone coming to our door for the 2000 census. I think the gov't is doing a good job of getting the word out this year so that we all are looking for the forms in the mail.
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