Frequently
Asked Questions
1.
Q. Who should fill out the census questionnaire?
A. The individual in whose name the
housing unit is owned or rented should complete the questionnaire
on behalf of every person living in the residence, including relatives
and non-relatives.
2.Q. How will the 2010 Census differ
from previous censuses?
A. In 2010, every residence will receive a short questionnaire of
just 10 questions. More detailed socioeconomic information previously
collected through the decennial census will be asked of a small
percentage of the population through the annual American Community
Survey. To learn more about theAmerican Community Survey, visit
www.census.gov.
3.Q How are census data used?
A. Census data determine the number of seats each state will have
in the US House of Representatives. Census data also can help determine
the allocation of federal funds for community services, such as
school lunch programs and senior citizen centers, and new construction,
such as highways and hospitals.
4.Q. What kind of assistance
is availalbe to help people complete the questionnaire?
A. 2010 Census questionnaire language assistance guides are available
in a variety of languages. Questionnaire Assistance Centers ( QAC
) will also assists those unable to read or understand the questionnaire.
Large-print questionnaires are available to the visually impaired
upon request, and a Teletext Device for the Deaf ( TDD ) program
will help the hearing impaired. Contact your Regional Census Center
for more details about the types of assistance available and for
QAC locations.
5.Q. How does the Census Bureau count
people without a permanent residence?
A. Census Bureau workers undertake extensive operations to take
in-person counts of people living in group quarters, such as college
dormitories, military barracks, nursing homes and shelters, as well
as those who have been displaced by natural disasters.
For more
information about the 2010 Census, go to 2010census.gov
or call your Pilipino-American Partnership coordinator
Ms. Tessie Plata @ 818.510.5519 or
email tessie.m.plata@census.gov
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