CENSUS 2010 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE

Dorothy Adams, Chairperson

Committee Members:

Donald E. Griffin

Ray Stanelle

Tom Rutledge

Larry G. Manley, Sr.

Karen Wade Allen

Minnie Bly

June T. White

Marianne Tanner

John Q. Clary, Jr.

Patricia Mason

Rosezella Ortiz

Danny Menendez

2010 CENSUS POSTER CONTEST

MIDDLE SCHOOL:

Chris Burke - 1st place            Jesse Brown - 2nd place               Sachi Shastri - 3rd place          Alexis Baker - 4th place              LaJuan Evans - 5th place  

Austin Motes - Honorable Mention     Anuj Patel                                 Chris Burke                           DeMario Bullard                        Michael Barbee

Stephanie Sanchez                      Tacorra Farley                            Jontaya Salse

HIGH SCHOOL:

Jacob McCranie - 1st place                   Phil Hutton - 2nd place      Heather Baggarly - 3rd place      Kathryn Murphey - 4th place         Caitlyn Herring - 5th place

Surat Jarutrungroj - Honorable Mention          Aaron J.                              Aaron Pineo                           Ashaley Mathis                          Binisha Andrews

Branden Roberts                                      Dustin Brown                            Janki Patel                               Kabau Chang                         Stevie Alford

Ta"Neka Watkins                                 Tyler Hicks                                       unsigned

 50 Ways Census Data Are Used

• • Drawing federal, state, and local legislative districts.	• Drawing school district boundaries.
  • Attracting new businesses to state and local areas.	• Planning budgets for government at all levels.
  • Distributing over $300 billion in federal funds and even more in state funds.	• Spotting trends in the economic well-being of the nation.
  • Forecasting future transportation needs for all segments of the population.	• Planning for public transportation services.
  • Planning for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and the location of other health services.	• Planning health and educational services for people with disabilities.
  • Forecasting future housing needs for all segments of the population.	• Establishing fair market rents and enforcing fair lending practices.
  • Directing funds for services for people in poverty.	• Directing services to children and adults with limited English language proficiency.
  • Designing public safety strategies.	• Planning urban land use.
  • Development of rural areas.	• Planning outreach strategies.
  • Analyzing local trends.	• Understanding labor supply.
  • Estimating the number of people displaced by natural disasters.	• Assessing the potential for spread of communicable diseases.
  • Developing assistance programs for American Indians and Alaska Natives.	• Analyzing military potential.
  • Creating maps to speed emergency services to households in need of assistance.	• Making business decisions.
  • Delivering goods and services to local markets.	• Understanding consumer needs.
  • Designing facilities for people with disabilities, the elderly, or children.	• Planning for congregations.
  • Planning future government services.	• Locating factory sites and distribution centers.
  • Planning investments and evaluating financial risk.	• Distributing catalogs and developing direct mail pieces.
  • Publishing economic and statistical reports about the United States and its people.	• Setting a standard for creating both public and private sector surveys.
  • Facilitating scientific research.	• Evaluating programs in different geographic areas.
  • Developing “intelligent” maps for government and business.	• Providing genealogical research.
  • Providing proof of age, relationship, or residence certificates provided by the Census Bureau.	• Planning for school projects.
  • Distributing medical research.	• Developing adult education programs.
  • Reapportioning seats in the House of Representatives.	• Researching historical subject areas.
  • Planning and researching for media as backup for news stories.	• Determining areas eligible for housing assistance and rehabilitation loans.
  • Providing evidence in litigation involving land use, voting rights, and equal opportunity.	• Decision making at all levels of government.

“Take 10” and Help Putnam County Get What it Needs for the Next 10 Years

 In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses will receive a 2010 Census form by mail or hand delivery. The 2010 Census will document the changes in our nation since the last decennial census in 2000, and tell us how we’ve evolved as a country. Because census data affect how more than $400 billion in federal funding is distributed to tribal, state and local governments, the census also will frame the future of our country and our community for the next 10 years.

 During Census 2000, the mail participation rate was 72 percent as of the April 2000 cut-off. About $85 million is saved for every one percent increase in mail participation. For these and many other reasons, we must work to encourage everyone’s participation in the census.

 Here’s what you should know about the 2010 Census:

 It’s easy. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census form asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete. The individual in whose name the housing unit is rented or owned should complete the form on behalf of every person living there, both relatives and nonrelatives.  

It’s important. Census data are used to reapportion seats in Congress and ensure proper district representation in state and local governments. Information from the census helps determine locations for child-care and senior centers, new roads, hospitals, schools and community centers.

 It’s safe. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities. All Census Bureau employees take an oath of nondisclosure and are sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of the data. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment of up to five years, or both. 

Finally, the most efficient way to respond to the 2010 Census is to complete the form as soon as it arrives and return it in the postage-paid return envelope. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take the count in person.

 For more information about the 2010 Census and the “Take 10” initiative, visit 2010census.gov. 

LINKS OF INTEREST:

U.S. Census Bureau

Georgia Complete Count Committee