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2010 U.S. CENSUS

The 2010 Census is a joint venture between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the City of Pawtucket.

The U.S. Constitution requires that a national census be taken every 10 years. The 2010 Census will affect political representation and direct allocation of billions of dollars in government funding.

2010 Census Timeline

Spring, 2009

Census employees go door to door to update address list nationwide.

Fall, 2009

Recruitment for census takers begins.

Feb. – Mar, 2010

Census questionnaires are mailed and delivered to households.

April 1, 2010

National Census Day

April – Jul.,2010

Census takers visit households that did not return questioner by mail.

December, 2010

Census Bureau delivers population counts to President.

For more information on the 2010 Census go to www.census.gov/2010census

Or for questions regarding the Pawtucket Census contact Ken McGill, Board of Canvassers at 722-1637.

2010 CENSUS: IT’S IN OUR HANDS