Census 2010: 10 short questions to impact Longview for a decade
The Census is one of the most important surveys administered. During February and March 2010, the Census will be distributed to households throughout Longview and the entire nation. Residents have the important opportunity to answer 10 short questions that will impact the Longview community for a decade. The City of Longview is not directly responsible for the Census, but is participating on the local "Complete Count Committee" to help distribute information. Representatives from Gregg County, local nonprofits, and other cities are also participating on the committee. As noted below, the City of Longview is providing select facilities as Questionnaire Assistance Centers.
The Importance of the Census
The goal of the 2010 Census is to count all residents living in the United States on April 1, 2010. The data collected determines the amount of state and federal funding communities receive over the course of the decade. 2010 Census data will directly affect the allocation of more than $4 trillion to local, state and tribal governments over the next 10 years. In order for this funding allocation to be accomplished fairly and accurately, the goal of the decennial census is to count everybody, count them only once, and count them in the right place. The facts gathered in the census also help shape decisions for the rest of the decade about public health, neighborhood improvements, transportation, education, senior services and much more. The census has been called the portrait of America. By taking as little as ten minutes to complete the 2010 Census, your answers can help shape the story of Longview today and for the future.
10 Questions, 10 Minutes to Complete
With one of the shortest questionnaires in history, the 2010 Census asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the average household to complete. Questions about how we live as a nation our diversity, education, housing, jobs and more are now covered in the American Community Survey, which replaced the Census 2000 long-form questionnaire. the American Community Survey is sent to a rolling sample of addresses every month, every year, throughout the nation. Responses to the 2010 Census questionnaire are required by law. All responses are used for statistical purposes only, and all are strictly confidential.
Important Census Dates
February – March 2010: Census forms are mailed or delivered to households.
March – April 2010: The Be Counted Program is implemented, whereby census forms are available at select public sites for
individuals who did not receive one by mail.
April 1, 2010: Census Day
May – July 2010: Census workers will visit households that did not return a form by mail.
Dec. 31, 2010: By law, Census Bureau delivers population counts to the President.
March 2011: By law, Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states.
The Census in Longview: Local Questionnaire Assistance Centers
In Longview, the Census Bureau has established a regional office that will serve as a hub of services throughout East Texas. Additionally, ten “Be Counted and Questionnaire Assistance Centers" will be opened in the Longview area to answer questions residents might have about the Census. The Assistance Centers will have copies of the questionnaires available printed in 5 different languages: English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian.
The following "Questionnaire Assistance Centers" will be open approximately February 26 through April 19 and will operate during normal business hours Monday through Friday:
In Longview:
Broughton Recreation Center, 801 Martin Luther King Blvd. click for map
Community Connections, 501 Pine Tree Rd. click for map
Green Street Recreation Center, 814 S. Green St. click for map
Housing and Community Development, 1202 N. Sixth St. click for map
Longview Public Library, 222 W. Cotton St. click for map
Panther Park Community Center, 200 George Richey Rd. click for map
Stamper Park Resource Center, 502 S. Center St. click for map
Near Longview:
Lee Public Library, 312 W. Pacific, Gladewater, TX click for map
City of Kilgore, 815 N. Kilgore St., Kilgore, TX click for map
Community Library, 200 S. White Oak Rd., White Oak, TX click for map
Census Jobs
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work. Best of all, census takers work right in their own communities.
Census taker jobs are excellent for people who want to work part-time, those who are between jobs, or just about anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community.
To apply contact 1-866-861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov
More information:
For more information, visit the Census Bureau website at www.Census2010.gov.
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