2010 U.S. Census
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The 2010 U.S. Census: it's easy; it's important; it's safe; and it's in our hands.
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3/24/2010The 2010 U.S. Census: it's easy; it's important; it's safe; and it's in our hands.
How Easy?
The 2010 Census is one of the shortest in history; it will only have 10 questions.
Simple questions like:
- What is your name?
- How many people live in your residence?
- Do you own or rent your home?
Sure they also ask for your phone number but that's only used if there's incomplete or missing information on your survey.
Your Census Form: How Easy?
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How Important?
The 2010 Census helps determine how over $400 billion dollars of federal and state funds are shared with state, local and tribal governments each year.
Determining congressional seats is just one of the many purposes of the Census data. The federal government also uses population data to allocate federal funds for:
- Education,
- Economic Development,
- Housing,
- Human Services,
- Public Safety,
- Emergency Preparation,
- Transportation
- and so much more.
Your answers will shape our future. The simple act of filling out the Census form completely and accurately assures that OUR community gets its fair share.
Your Census Form: How Important?
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How Safe?
Your answers are protected by law and are strictly confidential. The Census Bureau can NOT share YOUR individual answers:
- NOT with the President
- NOT with other agencies
- NOT with anyone
Every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to protect your information. If they disclose ANY information that could identify you or your household, they face up to 5 years in prison and/or a quarter-million-dollar fine!
Your Census Form: How Safe?
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Fill out your Census form. Yuma is counting on YOU!
- Proclamation declaring March 2010 as "Census Month"
Alan L. Krieger, Mayor, City of Yuma - Alicia Aguirre, Attorney at Law
- Alicia Aguirre, Licenciada (Spanish)
- Jonathon Harvey, Captain, Salvation Army
- John Hudson, Lt.General, Retired
- Paul Johnson, City of Yuma Councilmember
- Ray Moore, Pharmacist
- Emma Torres, Campesinos Sin Fronteras (Spanish)
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For More Information
If you have additional questions or need more information, visit the official 2010 Census web site. (This link will take you to an external website that is not part of the City of Yuma official website.)
