In just a few weeks. county residents will be receiving the 2010 Census forms in the mail at their residences.

Those residents with Post Office boxes will not have the questionnaires mailed, but will be sought out through other methods.

At a 2010 Census meeting last Thursday, Karen Lamberton, who is spearheading the county effort, met with Census staffers and municipal officials to go over the plan to get every head counted in the county.

The importace of taking part in the 2010 Census wsa recently stressed in a speech by President Barack Obama.

 “Every 10 years, our Constitution requires the federal government to conduct a census. This helps determine your representation in Congress, as well as how federal funds are spent on things like schools and roads, and where businesses decide to put new stores and factories. So when you get your census form in mid-March, take about 10 minutes to answer 10 questions — remembering to include everyone in your household. Because we can't move forward until you mail it back.”

Just The Facts

Between March 1 and April 2, 2010, census takers will be seen in rural areas, where most of the housing units do not have a city-style address such as 4505 Main Street. They will visit these units to drop off a form, which the respondent completes and mails back.

Census workers will always have a “tote bag” issued by the Census Bureau and an official ID badge. Census workers will never ask for money or bank account information.

Local Contact:

For more information about census activities in your area, call the Denver Regional Census Center at: 720-475-3626 to locate the Local Census Office nearest you.

About the 2010 Census

The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data are used to apportion congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to tribal, state and local governments each year and to make decisions about what community services to provide. The 2010 Census form will be one of the shortest in U.S. history, consisting of 10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete. Strict confidentiality laws protect the respondents and the information they provide.