Census 2010
What's At Stake For Nevada?
For most states, filling out a Census form is a duty. For Nevada residents, filling out a Census form is an opportunity. In spite of the recent slowing of population growth, Nevada experienced substantial population increases since the last Census in 2000. Census 2010 offers Nevada residents the opportunity to assure a high quality of life by simply taking ten minutes and answering ten questions.
Revenue
Census 2010 presents the opportunity for Nevada residents to take ten minutes, answer ten questions, and help our state receive its share of approximately $400 billion in Federal funds allocated annually for the ensuing ten years. Experts have estimated that each Nevada resident accounted for in Census 2010 will be worth $917 per year to the State through 2020. That may not sound like much, but multiply that figure by 10 (ten years) and it becomes $9,170. Multiply that figure by the 2.75 million residents projected for Nevada and the figure becomes approximately $2.5 billion per year for ten years. That is more than double the amount of revenue Nevada currently receives from the federal government. Basically, Census 2010 is an economic stimulus check for Nevada that you can help write.
The 2010 Census will also stimulate the Nevada economy by adding workers to the labor force. The Census is the largest peace time operation undertaken by the U.S. government. In Nevada, at the peak of Census operations, approximately 4,800 people will be employed by the Census Bureau. If the people hired by the Census Bureau were unemployed at the time, the unemployment rate in Nevada would decrease by three-tenths of one percent.
Representation
Also at stake for Nevada is political representation. There is the possibility Nevada will gain an additional seat in the House of Representatives which would in turn increase the state’s membership in the Electoral College from five to six. Nevada’s population puts it “on the bubble” for gaining the additional political representation, so each response to the Census truly counts.
Who We Are
As important as anything we receive from the Census is the sense of who we are. Census data provides information that affects virtually everyone at some time. Social service providers use the data to determine who needs their services. Businesses use the data to make decisions regarding starting a business or relocating one to the area which in turn impacts job growth and the local economy. The need for and location of hospitals, schools, and basic public infrastructure is determined by Census data. All of us are directly or indirectly affected by the Census and the data provided by it.
The Importance of the Census to Nevada
• Community participation is essential for a successful Census campaign. Complete Count Committees (CCC) offer community members the opportunity to get involved in the Census effort. Learn more about your CCC – Southern Nevada Counts 2010 
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• The state of Nevada was tied for the greatest rate of improvement in the nation for mail-in response between 1990 and 2000, but there is always room for improvement. With help from the community, the trend in improving responses to the Census can continue. View Response Rates by Census tract for the Las Vegas Valley from Census 2000.
• Approximately $400 billion will be distributed annually based on the population determined by the Census. Revenue received from the federal government is used in a variety of ways for numerous programs. See how Census revenue is distributed in Nevada .
• Videos – Census 2010: How It Affects Nevada
Important Dates
March & April 2010: Census forms are delivered to mailboxes. In rural areas forms are hand delivered. Need help filling out your census questionnaire? Find a Questionnaire Assistance Center in your area 
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May & June 2010: Census Bureau employees visit addresses that did not respond to the mailed out form.
Links
Local Questions? Call (702) 853-1313 or e-mail
mailto:info@SNVcounts2010.com
