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Monday, March 15, 2010

US Census 2010


April 1st is fast approaching for the 2010 U.S. Census. In 2000, Cowlitz County had a response rate between 69%-74% and Wahkiakum County rate was between 63%-68% compared to the national rate of 74%.
The U.S. Census Bureau began mailing advance letters to about 120 million addresses nationwide, notifying households that 2010 Census forms will be arriving March 15-17. The one-page letter urges households to complete the 10-question census form when it arrives and to return it in the accompanying prepaid envelope as soon as possible.
Census Bureau research shows that reaching out to respondents with an advance letter and reminder postcard if necessary can boost census mail-back rates and save money. For every 1% increase in households that respond by mail, taxpayers save about $85 million in operational costs associated with census takers going door to door to follow up with households that did not mail back the form.
Need to know why you should care? Check out this link. It is important and it does matter. Please take the take to fill out the forms and return them.

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