The Census: A Snapshot

•The United States Constitution requires a national Census once every 10 years.

•The Census is a count of everyone residing in the United States: in all 50 states. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, both citizens and non-citizens.

Filling out the 2010 Census Questionnaire: It’s Easy and Safe

•The 2010 Census questionnaire asks only a few simple questions of each person—name, relationship, gender, age and date of birth, race, and whether the respondent owns or rents his or her home. This simple, short questionnaire takes just a few minutes to complete and return by mail.

•The Census Bureau does not release or share individual information with any other government agency or department. It’s strictly confidential.

It’s in Our Hands: Your Participation Matters

•Every year, more than $400 billion in federal funds are awarded to states and communities like Miami based on Census data.

•Census data guides local decision-makers in important community planning efforts, including where to build new roads, hospitals and schools.

•Census data affects your voice in Congress by determining how many seats each state like Florida will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.

If you have any questions call 311, (786) 299-5650 or visit www.MiamiCensus.com, Get Counted

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