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CENSUS 2010

What is the Decennial Census?

  • • The census is a count of everyone living in the United States every 10 years.
    • The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
    • The next census is in 2010.
    • Your participation in the census is required by law.
    • It takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
    • Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census.
    • Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions at every level of government, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to communities each year.

Timeline of Activities

2010 Census Timeline: Key Dates

Fall 2008 Recruitment begins for local census jobs for early census operations.
Spring 2009 Census employees go door-to-door to update address list nationwide.
Fall 2009 Recruitment begins for census takers needed for peak workload in 2010.
February – March 2010 Census questionnaires are mailed or delivered to households.
April 1, 2010 Census Day
April – July 2010 Census takers visit households that did not return a questionnaire by mail.
December 2010 By law, Census Bureau delivers population counts to President for apportionment.
March 2011 By law, Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states.

Regional Employment

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic persons to join the Denver Regional Office. Positions available are listed at http://www.census.gov/roden/www/emply.html.  For information about Census Jobs in Montana click here.

Geographic Programs

Boundary Annexation Program (BAS); Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP); Tribal Statistical Areas Program (TSAP); School District Review Program

For more information, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Census web site or contact CEIC staff.

Last Modified: April 18, 2008