Households who do not complete a Census 2010 Questionnaire--either on their own or with the aid of an enumerator (census taker) cost their state approximately $19,400 in revenues for roads, education, etc. Hispanic families who do not complete a questionnaire will not be counted in terms of providing adequate education resources for Spanish-speaking students and families. This year's questionnaire focuses especially on the Hispanic heritage of respondents, asking from which areas did the people come in the Spanish-speaking world.
This information, especially tied to individuals, is confidential and will not be shared for 72 years. Some individuals may choose to respond to the questionnaire without providing full names. That's fine for the census.
Identifying personal information will be stripped from the data to be compiled for statistical purposes. Those statistics influence lots of funding decisions regarding the distribution of federal taxes as well as representation in the House of Representatives.
Not completing a questionnaire can have a significant negative impact on all of these areas. Work with enumerators to complete your questionnaire.
Monday, May 3, 2010
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