United States Congressman Henry Cuellar - Representing the 28th District of Texas

2010 Census

The 2010 Census: Quick, Easy and Confidential

In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses across the nation will receive a census questionnaire. One of the shortest census forms in history, the 2010 Census questionnaire asks 10 questions and takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Completing your census questionnaire is easy, important and safe. Your participation is confidential and federal laws protect the information you share.

Census data directly affects how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to state, local and tribal governments.

By participating in the census, you can help create a better future for you and those important to you. To learn more, visit http://2010.census.gov/2010census/

2,000 New Census Jobs in South Texas: 2,000 new jobs will be created in 11 South Texas Counties between January 19th and April 2010. Average pay is $8 to $24 per hour and bilingual speakers are especially needed along the border. Applicants need to be U.S. Citizens and at least 18 years of age. Students, retirees, community leaders, job seekers and full-time workers are encouraged to apply. Please call the Laredo 2010 Census Office at 1 (866) 861-2010 or visit the office at Molly Drive, Laredo TX, 78045.

Apply for a job with the 2010 Census: http://www.census.gov/rodal/www/2010Jobs.html

The Census: A Snapshot

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

Who: All U.S. residents must be counted—people of all races and ethnic groups, both citizens and non-citizens.

When: Census Day is April 1, 2010. Questionnaire responses should represent the household as it exists on this day.

Why: The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years. The census will show state population counts and determine representation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

How: Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed to households via U.S. mail in March 2010; many households will receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census workers also will visit households that do not return questionnaires.

Take a look at a sample questionnaire (English & Spanish): http://2010.census.gov/partners/pdf/langfiles/2010_Bilingual_Questionnaire_Info_12pg.pdf

A Complete Count: The Importance of Census Data

• Affects Community Funding: Every year, the federal government can allocate more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on Census data
• Helps Build Infrastructure: Census data guides planning for new hospitals, roads, job training centers, schools and more.
• Community Essentials: Census data are used to determine the need for additional social services, block grants and other grant programs essential to many communities.
• Quick, Easy and Confidential: By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s census questionnaire responses with anyone, including other federal agencies and law enforcement entities.

Apply for a Job with the U.S. Census

1. How can I apply for a job for the 2010 Census?

Call the toll-free Jobs line at (866) 861-2010, or, if you require a Teletext Device for the Deaf (TTD) program, call the federal relay service at 800-877-8339. The U.S. Census Bureau hires locally for 2010 Census temporary jobs that offer flexible hours and competitive pay.

Go to http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/ for more information.

2. What jobs are available?

Please contact your Regional Census Center to discuss specific job opportunities. In general, the types of jobs that may be available are:

Census Takers: Work in their neighborhoods and communities, hours vary and do not exceed 40 hours per week. Assignments usually last 5-10 weeks.

Crew Leaders: Work in the field- training, supervising and reviewing the work of census takers. Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends.

Crew Leader Assistants: Like census takers, generally work in their own neighborhoods and communities. Hours vary and do not exceed 40 hours per week.

Recruiting Assistants: Local representatives who spread the word about census jobs in their assigned geographical areas. Primary responsibility is to attract qualified candidates to fill open positions.

Census Clerks: Key to the successful performance of a Local Census Office, working inside the Local Census Office, performing a variety of office duties in support of field activities. Work is intermittent and paid by the hour, not exceeding eight hours a day or 40 hours per week.

Learn More about the 2010 US Census

• Fact Sheet: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/pdf/FactSheet_Gen.pdf
• Protecting Your Answers: http://www.census.gov/privacy/
• Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/2010_census/index.html