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The 2010 Census questionnaire will be one of the shortest in history, consisting of 10 questions and taking about 10 minutes to complete. In March 2010, households will receive the form that asks just a few questions, such as number of people in household, race/ethnicity and age. Latest News: Johnson County 2010 Census Event A “Johnson County Census 2010 Complete Count” celebration is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 1, in downtown Olathe. The public event will take place on the Square between the Courthouse and Administration Building, weather permitting. It will be moved inside the Administration Building, 111 South Cherry Street, in case of inclement weather. The Census 2010 Complete Count by Johnson County Government is being organized to generate public awareness to the important process of conducting and completing the 2010 census count that starts in mid-March. The theme for the federal census campaign is “It’s in Our Hands.” “Every year, the distribution of more than $400 billion in federal money is directly based on the total population of a city or county. The more residents counted the better,” Annabeth Surbaugh, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, said. “A complete and accurate count will be critical to Johnson County getting its fair share of money.” “My hope is that we can educate the citizens on how critical the census count is to Johnson County over the next 10 years, and that we have 100 percent participation,” he said. The national census is required by U.S. Constitution once every 10 years in the counting of the population to determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. The data is used to determine future changes, if needed, to legislative and congressional districts along with funding for a wide range of federally-funded community services, including:
Here is an important note: The questionnaire by the Census Bureau should not be confused with the 2010 Census of Senior Citizens by the Civic Council, a Maryland-based nonprofit. The federal census does NOT gather opinions. And, it does NOT ask for donations. In 2000, the federal census placed Johnson County’s population at 451,086. The current estimated population for the county is 545,000. More than 130 million addresses throughout the nation will receive a national census form in March. Mailing out the forms will start by March 19. Census Day is April 1, 2010. According to William Lona, partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau Office in Kansas City, Mo, responses to the questionnaires should include everyone living in the household. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s personal information with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement agencies. Johnson County residents, who have not responded, will be visited in person by a census worker, from late April through July. Census workers can be identified by a census badge and bag. Census workers take an oath of confidentially in gathering the information. The Census Bureau is expected to provide the 2010 apportionment counts to President Barack Obama by Dec. 31, 2010. More information about the 2010 Census is available by visiting the Census Bureau’s website at www.2010Census.gov.
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