Census 2010
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years.
Census workers are now going door-to-door to collect responses from all residents who did not fill out and return their forms.
The final mail-return numbers are in! Morrisville came in at 74%, crushing the return rate of 53% during the 2000 Census! |
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Why should you answer the door for the census worker?
It’s completely confidential. The information you provide on your Census form is protected by law, and cannot be shared with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. Census Bureau employees are sworn for life to protect confidentiality! The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 and/or imprisonment of up to five years.
It’s money in your community’s pocket. The Federal Government doles out about $400 billion dollars based on population count. Every person counted in Morrisville represents between $1200-$1500 to benefit your community.
It ensures that your voice is heard. Census data determines how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. It also guides local decision-makers on where to build new roads, child-care and senior citizen centers, schools, and more. Businesses use census data to locate supermarkets, new housing and other facilities. |
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