Census and Economic Information Center
What is the Decennial Census?
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• The census is a count of everyone living in the United States every 10 years.
• The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
• The next census is in 2010.
• Your participation in the census is required by law.
• It takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
• Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census.
• Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions at every level of government, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to communities each year.
Video! 2010 Census: A New Portrait of America
Timeline of Activities
2010 Census Timeline: Key Dates
| Fall 2008 | Recruitment begins for local census jobs for early census operations. |
| Spring 2009 | Census employees go door-to-door to update address list nationwide. |
| Fall 2009 | Recruitment begins for census takers needed for peak workload in 2010. |
| February – March 2010 | Census questionnaires are mailed or delivered to households. |
| April 1, 2010 | Census Day |
| April – July 2010 | Census takers visit households that did not return a questionnaire by mail. |
| December 2010 | By law, Census Bureau delivers population counts to President for apportionment. |
| March 2011 | By law, Census Bureau completes delivery of redistricting data to states. |
Regional Employment
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking self-motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic persons to join the Denver Regional Office. Positions available are listed at http://www.census.gov/roden/www/emply.html. For information about Census Jobs in Montana click here.
Geographic Programs
Boundary Annexation Program (BAS); Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP); Tribal Statistical Areas Program (TSAP); School District Review Program
For more information, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Census web site or contact CEIC staff.
Last Modified: February 11, 2009
