United States Census 2010

In 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau is focused on accurately counting every resident in the United States. Regardless of age, race, ethnic group or status of citizenship, everyone needs to be counted. The Census Bureau will mail or deliver census questionnaires to individual households in March. The newly revised, short form should be completed and returned promptly. If forms are not returned, the U.S. Census Bureau will send staff to households, in an effort to accomplish the important task of determining our population. The information that is asked is minimal. In fact, less information will be requested of you than what is found on a typical credit application. All information given is confidential and, can not be shared with anyone, including U.S. Federal and State agencies.

It is vitally important to Tampa that every resident fill out the questionnaire. If needed, assistance with completing the form will be provided, free of charge, including language translations.

The data from this count is used to determine how much funding Tampa receives from the United States government. Funding is based on population and is used for local social service programs that many of us rely on daily.

If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. At no time, however, should you invite anyone that you do not know into your home.

Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census. Census employees will not solicit donations.

Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. They will not be contacting you by Email. Please be cautious of Email scams impersonating the Census. Do not click on any link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Be counted Tampa!

If you have questions about the questionnaire, need to request a questionnaire in a different language listened below, or have not received a form by April 12, 2010, call the Telephone Questionnaire Assistance center, toll free:

• English: 1-866-872-6868
• Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
• Korean: 1-866-955-2010
• Russian: 1-866-965-2010
• Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
• Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
• TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired): 1-866-783-2010

The lines will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) seven days a week from February 25, 2010 through July 30, 2010.