It is important for every Waukegan resident to participate in the 2010 Census. Taken every 10 years, the Census counts everyone residing in the city of Waukegan and throughout the nation. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, both citizens and non-citizens. The Census affects the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding  as well as political representation. It is in our hands to ensure the Waukegan has a complete an accurate 2010 Census.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The 2010 Census is easy, safe, and important. The Census questionnaire asks only a few questions and only takes a few minutes to complete. The Census Bureau does not release or share information that identifies individual respondents. The Census does not ask for one’s legal status or criminal history. The 2010 Census is safe and confidential. 

 

Why is it important for all District residents to participate in the 2010 Census?

• Every year, more than $300 billion in federal funds are awarded to states and communities based on Census data. That is more than $3 trillion over a 10 year period. A complete and accurate count of all residents ensures that Waukegan will receive the funding and services they are entitled.
• Census information helps determine the locations for schools, roads, hospitals, child-care and senior centers  and more.  
• Businesses use Census data to locate supermarkets, shopping centers, new housing and other facilities.  

Hard-to-Count Populations

 

Hard-to-count populations are specific groups in the community that have historically been uncounted and missed in the decennial Census. Hard-to-count populations consist of the following groups: foreign-born immigrants; individuals and families who are not proficient in English and/or English is their second  language; high-crime areas; secured and gated communities; the homeless; those residing in group quarters; young children; minority groups; and persons living in large households.

It is important for all segments of the population to be included in the 2010 Census count. Billions in federal funds are awarded to states and communities based on census data. However, if all residents are not counted, states and communities will not receive the funds they are entitled. Failure to count all residents in Waukegan results in the loss of millions of dollars. Additionally, an accurate and complete count of the entire population, including the hard-to-count helps to determine locations for schools, roads, hospitals, child-care facilities, senior citizens centers and other important services in the community.

 

Information for Everyone: Census Fact Sheets

• For Everyone*
• For Elected Officials*
• For Community and Social Services Organizations*
• For Educators and Schools*
• For Businesses*
• For Faith-Based Organizations*
• For Media*

For more information on the 2010 Census, please
go to the Census website at www.census.gov.

 

Join the 2010 Census Team*. Clerks are vital to the successful performance of a Local Census Office (LCO). As a census clerk, you will perfom a variety of office duties that support field activities.

• Earn good pay
• Get paid weekly
• Work flexible hours
• Receive paid training
• Receive reimbursement for authorized mileage and other expenses
• Help your community have a successful 2010 Census

For more information, call 1(866) 861-2010 or FedRelay at 1 (800) 877-8339 TTY. Also visit www.2010censusjobs.gov

 

What's New
Approximately 140,000 census workers, hired from within each local community, will cover most neighborhoods to identify each residential address. This will help ensure everyone residing in the United States receives a 2010 Census questionnaire. This is the first visible sign that the decennial census is approaching and the first use of handheld technology by the Census Bureau. The result of this effort will be the most comprehensive US address list in existence. Addressing canvassing will last from April 2009 to July 2009.

 

For additional information, call Susana Figueroa at (847) 599-2511
or email her susana.figueroa@ci.waukegan.il.us