What is the U.S. Census?
“Census” means a count of the population. Based on the previous U.S. Census, Clermont County’s population stood at 195,385. In Clermont County, the population increased a whopping 28.8 percent between 1990 and 2007; overall, Ohio's population grew 5.4 percent.
The United States Constitution requires that the number of people living in the United States be counted every 10 years. All United States residents must be counted; this includes both citizens and non-citizens.
When does the Census begin?
Census questionnaires will be delivered or mailed to homes by U.S. mail in March 2010; many households will receive a replacement questionnaire in April. More than 4.5 million Ohioans will receive questionnaires. Filling out the Census form is easy. There are only 10 questions on the form and it should only take around 10 minutes to complete. All personal information collected is private and will not be shared with anyone else; the information you provide is for statistical purposes only.
Why is the Census important to Clermont County?
The U.S. Census determines the distribution of more than $400 billion annually to state and local government to fund critical community services. It generates thousands of jobs across the country.
Census data guides planning for new hospitals, roads, job training centers, schools, and more. The data is used to create public policy concerning land use, housing, transportation, economic and workforce development, education, public safety, emergency preparedeness, and health care.
The Census is utilized to draw federal, state, and local legislation districts. The statistics are used to attract new businesses, forecast future transportation needs, plan for hospitals, draw school district boundaries, and design public safety strategies. It is also utilized to determine the need for additional social services, block grants, and other grant programs essential to many communities. The data that is collected justifies the need for after school programs and the designation of urban revitalization areas.
When will the Census be completed?
By law, the U.S. Census Bureau must submit state population counts to President Obama by December 31, 2010 to kick-off the process of deciding what Congressional district you live in, and ultimately, who will represent you.