Census needs a better response from the Coast
Participation in the 2010 Census is far from admirable along the Coast.
Friday is the deadline for mailing in the Census forms sent out last month. Even though the Census is mandated by the Constitution and compliance is required by federal law, the percentage of Coast residents responding is disheartening.
Based on the number of forms mailed out, by midweek 67 percent of all American households and 61 percent of all Mississippi households had sent in their Census forms. But along the Coast, the response rate was as low as:
Story: Census responses along the Coast
47 percent in Bay St. Louis.
46 percent in Pass Christian.
45 percent in Waveland.
The response rate on the Coast was best, but still shy of praiseworthy, in:
Ocean Springs, 66 percent.
Long Beach and Gautier, 64 percent each.
Moss Point, 63 percent.
If the form is not mailed in, a Census worker will have to be dispatched to the address to verify the number of residents, adding unnecessary cost to the Census process. So please, if you haven’t responded, do so by Friday. The tax dollars you save could be your own.
Read more: http://www.sunherald.com/2010/04/14/2099722/census-needs-a-better-response.html#ixzz0lBbXrpd6
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Cochran, Wicker urge Mississippians to be counted
Sens. Cochran and Wicker Urge Mississippians to Send in Census Forms by April 16 Deadline
Census Data Sets Federal Funding, Congressional Representation for Miss.
WASHINGTON, DC— With the April 16 deadline looming, U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today urged Mississippians to complete and send in their 2010 Census forms. U.S. census data, which is collected every 10 years, is used to determine the number of Representatives each state may send to Congress and how much federal funding will be allocated for hospitals, schools, emergency services, transportation infrastructure, and other services.
“The entire state of Mississippi benefits with each census form returned, and the reverse can also be true. I encourage Mississippians to complete and return a census form so that our state can be properly represented over the next decade,” said Cochran. “I commend the counties that, according to the Census Bureau, have return rates that meet or exceed 65 percent. As a state, we can do better, and I hope our citizens will act by Friday’s deadline.”
“Today, with only 61 percent of Mississippians participating in the census so far, our state is not where it needs to be. I hope every household in Mississippi will take a few moments to complete the census form and mail it in by April 16. This will help ensure that Mississippi is proportionately represented in Congress and that our state receives its fair share of federal resources to meet the specific needs of local communities,” said Wicker.
Earlier this year, every U.S. household received in the mail a census questionnaire and a pre-addressed, postage-paid return envelope. The questions on the form include the number of residents in the household as well as their ages, genders, and ethnicities. All information is kept confidential. As of April 13, a Census Bureau survey indicated that only 61 percent of Mississippi households statewide have completed and sent in their forms. Eighteen of the state’s counties have return rates of at least 65 percent—Alcorn, Chickasaw, Clay, DeSoto, Itawamba, Lincoln, Lowndes, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Rankin, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Walthall, Webster and Winston.
The Census Bureau will accept all census forms mailed on or before April 16, 2010. After the mail return deadline, the Census Bureau will dispatch census workers to households that have not responded in order to collect the data.
It costs the government .42 cents to receive a questionnaire back through the mail, but it costs taxpayers $57 per household for census workers to collect the same information in person. The Census Bureau projects that if every household mailed back its questionnaire, it would drastically reduce the cost of the census and save taxpayers $1.5 billion.
The U.S. Constitution calls for a census of American citizens to be carried out every 10 years. The first census was conducted in 1790, and a count of the U.S. population has taken place every 10 years since.
Constituents with additional questions may visit the U.S. Census 2010 website for more information: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/index.php
Census Data Sets Federal Funding, Congressional Representation for Miss.
WASHINGTON, DC— With the April 16 deadline looming, U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today urged Mississippians to complete and send in their 2010 Census forms. U.S. census data, which is collected every 10 years, is used to determine the number of Representatives each state may send to Congress and how much federal funding will be allocated for hospitals, schools, emergency services, transportation infrastructure, and other services.
“The entire state of Mississippi benefits with each census form returned, and the reverse can also be true. I encourage Mississippians to complete and return a census form so that our state can be properly represented over the next decade,” said Cochran. “I commend the counties that, according to the Census Bureau, have return rates that meet or exceed 65 percent. As a state, we can do better, and I hope our citizens will act by Friday’s deadline.”
“Today, with only 61 percent of Mississippians participating in the census so far, our state is not where it needs to be. I hope every household in Mississippi will take a few moments to complete the census form and mail it in by April 16. This will help ensure that Mississippi is proportionately represented in Congress and that our state receives its fair share of federal resources to meet the specific needs of local communities,” said Wicker.
Earlier this year, every U.S. household received in the mail a census questionnaire and a pre-addressed, postage-paid return envelope. The questions on the form include the number of residents in the household as well as their ages, genders, and ethnicities. All information is kept confidential. As of April 13, a Census Bureau survey indicated that only 61 percent of Mississippi households statewide have completed and sent in their forms. Eighteen of the state’s counties have return rates of at least 65 percent—Alcorn, Chickasaw, Clay, DeSoto, Itawamba, Lincoln, Lowndes, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Rankin, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Walthall, Webster and Winston.
The Census Bureau will accept all census forms mailed on or before April 16, 2010. After the mail return deadline, the Census Bureau will dispatch census workers to households that have not responded in order to collect the data.
It costs the government .42 cents to receive a questionnaire back through the mail, but it costs taxpayers $57 per household for census workers to collect the same information in person. The Census Bureau projects that if every household mailed back its questionnaire, it would drastically reduce the cost of the census and save taxpayers $1.5 billion.
The U.S. Constitution calls for a census of American citizens to be carried out every 10 years. The first census was conducted in 1790, and a count of the U.S. population has taken place every 10 years since.
Constituents with additional questions may visit the U.S. Census 2010 website for more information: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/index.php
Time is ticking: 3 days left to mail back your Census form
There are only three days left to mail back your Census form. If you don't have a form:
Call Today!
Give your answers over the phone or request a form be sent to where you live. Do it today, to ensure you can mail it back in time to avoid a census taker coming to your door. Don't be left out of the count for your community.
Telephone Questionnaire Assistance (TQA)
ENGLISH - 1-866-872-6868
Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
Korean: 1-866-955-2010
Russian: 1-866-965-2010
Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired):
1-866-783-2010
Puerto Rico (in English): 1-866-939-2010
Puerto Rico (in Spanish): 1-866-929-2010
You can also pickup a Census Form at a "Be Counted Center." Find the "Be Counted Center nearest you at
http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/
Call Today!
Give your answers over the phone or request a form be sent to where you live. Do it today, to ensure you can mail it back in time to avoid a census taker coming to your door. Don't be left out of the count for your community.
Telephone Questionnaire Assistance (TQA)
ENGLISH - 1-866-872-6868
Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
Korean: 1-866-955-2010
Russian: 1-866-965-2010
Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired):
1-866-783-2010
Puerto Rico (in English): 1-866-939-2010
Puerto Rico (in Spanish): 1-866-929-2010
You can also pickup a Census Form at a "Be Counted Center." Find the "Be Counted Center nearest you at
http://2010.census.gov/2010census/take10map/
NEW VIDEO: Barbour urges Mississippians to participate in Census 2010
Governor Barbour urges Mississippi residents to be counted!
Mississippi has a 60% response rate...but we need your help to increase that. We Count, Mississippi.
Mississippi has a 60% response rate...but we need your help to increase that. We Count, Mississippi.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Harper reminds Mississippians that today is Census Day
From the Harper newsletter:
Dear Friend,
As a member of the Census Task Force, I would like to remind you that today is Census day. The decennial Census affects many aspects of our daily lives as Mississippians and Americans. The population totals gathered will determine each state's Congressional representation and also affect how federal funds are distributed.
By now you should have received your 2010 Census form. You may have noticed that this year's form is slightly different than in the past. Instead of some households receiving the traditional long form, every household will receive a short form that contains only 10 questions. This form should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and only asks for name, age, sex, date of birth, race, ethnicity, relationship and housing tenure. From now on, the more detailed socioeconomic information will be collected through the American Community Survey which will be distributed to a small percentage of the population annually.
As defined by the Constitution, the Census is a count of every person that is present in the United States on a certain day. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens, and non-citizens. It will also include federal employees (military and civilian) and their dependents living overseas with them that can be assigned to a home state.
The best thing that you can do to ensure that the 2010 Census is a success is to immediately complete your form and return it. For every percentage point of people that return their Census form in the mail, it saves taxpayers $85 million. Also, you can encourage other members of your community to complete and return their census forms. Households that do not respond by mail will be called or visited by a trained employee who has taken an oath to uphold the integrity of the Census. It is imperative that we get an actual head count of everyone present in Mississippi.
For more information on the Census, please visit my website.
God bless,
Gregg Harper
Member of Congress
Dear Friend,
As a member of the Census Task Force, I would like to remind you that today is Census day. The decennial Census affects many aspects of our daily lives as Mississippians and Americans. The population totals gathered will determine each state's Congressional representation and also affect how federal funds are distributed.
By now you should have received your 2010 Census form. You may have noticed that this year's form is slightly different than in the past. Instead of some households receiving the traditional long form, every household will receive a short form that contains only 10 questions. This form should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and only asks for name, age, sex, date of birth, race, ethnicity, relationship and housing tenure. From now on, the more detailed socioeconomic information will be collected through the American Community Survey which will be distributed to a small percentage of the population annually.
As defined by the Constitution, the Census is a count of every person that is present in the United States on a certain day. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens, and non-citizens. It will also include federal employees (military and civilian) and their dependents living overseas with them that can be assigned to a home state.
The best thing that you can do to ensure that the 2010 Census is a success is to immediately complete your form and return it. For every percentage point of people that return their Census form in the mail, it saves taxpayers $85 million. Also, you can encourage other members of your community to complete and return their census forms. Households that do not respond by mail will be called or visited by a trained employee who has taken an oath to uphold the integrity of the Census. It is imperative that we get an actual head count of everyone present in Mississippi.
For more information on the Census, please visit my website.
God bless,
Gregg Harper
Member of Congress
Monday, March 1, 2010
Starkville promotes Census 2010
From the Commercial Dispatch:
As the 2010 U.S. Census approaches, the city of Starkville’s census committee is gearing up for a round of advertisements to encourage participation among residents.
The census committee, which is made up of about 15 community members and city officials, is planning television advertisements, radio spots and public service announcements to run on local media outlets, Mayor Parker Wiseman said. Broadcast Media Group, located at 1012 North Jackson St., is producing the TV spots.
Robbie Coblentz, owner of Broadcast Media Group, said the ads will target the “least counted” segments of Starkville’s population, such as Mississippi State University students and minorities. Students who reside in the city count toward its population.
As the 2010 U.S. Census approaches, the city of Starkville’s census committee is gearing up for a round of advertisements to encourage participation among residents.
The census committee, which is made up of about 15 community members and city officials, is planning television advertisements, radio spots and public service announcements to run on local media outlets, Mayor Parker Wiseman said. Broadcast Media Group, located at 1012 North Jackson St., is producing the TV spots.
Robbie Coblentz, owner of Broadcast Media Group, said the ads will target the “least counted” segments of Starkville’s population, such as Mississippi State University students and minorities. Students who reside in the city count toward its population.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Harper video on Census 2010
Congressman Gregg Harper has released a Census 2010 video, urging Mississippians to be counted. To view the video, you can visit youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJEl2TjXY1o or watch below...
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