2010 Census

What is the Census? The U.S. Census counts every resident, citizens and noncitizens alike, in the United States and is required by the Constitution to take place every 10 years. In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States. The Census is a short 10-question form to account for everyone living at your residence as of April 1, 2010. These 10 questions ask: name, sex, age, date of birth, Hispanic origin, race, household relationship, and if you own or rent. The Census DOES NOT ask about the legal status of respondents or for their Social Security numbers. You should be counted where you live and sleep most of the time. For people who may not have a permanent address or a home, service based organizations, such as homeless shelters and soup kitchens, will have census forms where you can be counted.

While most residents in Marin will receive English-only materials, households in areas with high concentration of Spanish-speaking residents may receive bilingual forms. Forms are available in six languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Korean, Russian and Vietnamese. You will be able to request a form in one of the five non-English languages via toll-free numbers that will be available closer to Census Day. If you don’t mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions on the form. If you did not receive a form, call the Telephone Questionnaire Assistance center at 1-866-872-6868. (If you prefer a Spanish-speaking operator, dial 1-866-928-2010.) The lines will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (your local time) seven days a week from February 25, 2010 through July 30, 2010. For the hearing-impaired, TDD 1-866-783-2010. As always, any and all personal data you provide is confidential and protected by federal law.

For more information on the Census, please visit:
http://2010.census.gov/2010census/

2010 Census Job Opportunities

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for mileage while conducting census work. Census taker jobs are excellent for people who want to work part-time, those who are unemployed, underemployed, or anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community.

The Local Census Office is now recruiting residents of Marin, Napa and Sonoma Counties for work. Tests are being conducted throughout Marin County. To schedule an eligibility test call 866-861-2010. Practice tests are available in English and Spanish; you are encouraged to take a 30-minute practice test available on the U.S. Census Bureau website. To download an application form and for more information visit: www.2010censusjobs.gov