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2010 Census Q&A
March 2010
Census questionnaires were mailed in February and March. Residents often request information about the process, so we’ve compiled answers to a few of the most common questions.
Q. Who should fill out the questionnaire?
A. The individual in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented should complete the questionnaire on behalf of every person living in the residence, including relatives and non-relatives.
Q. For purposes of the census, where do I live?
A. Upper Providence Township residents should specify Upper Providence Township, not the town indicated by their postal address, such as Collegeville, Royersford, or Phoenixville.
Q. How should I return the questionnaire?
A. 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.
Q. How is the census information used?
A. The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. The data also helps determine the allocation of federal funds for community services, such as school lunch programs and senior citizen centers, and new construction, such as highways and hospitals.
Q. Are questionnaire responses private?
A. Yes. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s responses with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.
For more information, go to www.2010census.gov.
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