What: The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States.

Who: All U.S. residents must be counted, both citizens and non citizens.

When: You will receive your questionnaire in March 2010 either by U.S. mail or hand delivery. Some people in remote areas will be counted in person.

Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number of seats and communities based, in part, census data.

How: Households should complete and mail back their questionnaires upon receipt. Households that do not respond may receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census takers will visit households that do not return questionnaires to take a count in person.

For more information about the 2010 Census visit the official website at www.2010census.gov

By Filling out your census form you can help your community receive better funding for schools, public transportation, roads, social service programs, hospitals, and job creation.