Congressman Mike Pence

"[An] Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct."

- Article 1, Section 2, United States Constitution

The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data are used to apportion Congressional seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal funds to tribal, state and local governments each year and to make decisions about what community services to provide. The 2010 Census form will be one of the shortest in U.S. history, consisting of 10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete. Title 13 of the United States Code requires that the Census be completed. Title 13 also requires that the Census Bureau keep respondents’ answers confidential and use them only for tabulations that do not reveal any personal data about individuals or households.

Congressman Pence's statement:

"Next to voting, filling out the census is the most valuable civic duty. Under the Constitution of the United States, every Hoosier and every American is entitled to a fair, accurate and apolitical count in the decennial Census and I urge full and timely participation."

Columbus Republic Editorial on 2010 Census

The census makes a difference in our lives individually and as a community. Filling it out can make a difference in how we live and how we are represented.

Inquiries or requests for census forms: 800-923-8282 or 866-872-6868

How the U.S. Census Affects The Nation

How the U.S. Census Protects Your Information

2010 Census Web Site