VALDOSTA — Gov. Sonny Perdue declared Census Awareness Week and encouraged all Georgians to complete their U.S. Census questionnaire to ensure an accurate count that allows for data-driven decision making.
“It is vitally important that everyone in Georgia complete and return their Census form,” said Perdue. “An accurate count allows governments at all levels to make more informed decisions when providing public services for citizens.”
In the 2000 Census, only 65 percent of Georgia residents returned their form by mail, the most accurate way for the state to be counted. The count is a combination of mailed, door-to-door, and in-person census form completions. Since 2000, Georgia’s population has increased by more than 15 percent — to an estimated 9.7 million people in 2008. The 2010 Census consists of only 10 questions and takes just 10 minutes to complete.
U.S. Census responses are secure. Federal law prohibits the sharing of any information from the questionnaire with any other organization or agency. Only the U.S. Census bureau sees responses and the information is protected for more than 70 years.
Anyone who does not receive a Census form by mail can pick up a Be Counted form at locations throughout the state. The Be Counted forms are the same as those mailed out and include a postage-paid envelope. They should be completed and returned by May 1. For more information about Georgia’s Complete Count Committee and the Census in Georgia: Visit www.census.georgia.gov.
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