US Census Efforts

Census Questionnarie

Rutherford County is well on its way to making this next Census the best ever. It is imperative that every person in the county be counted. This effects our ability to recruit jobs, get grant funds, our number elected officials, etc. Please join us in getting the word out that everyone needs to be counted.

In February and March 2010, the Census Bureau will mail or deliver more than 130 million questionnaires to households across the United States. Residents are urged to promptly complete and return the forms by mail. The 2010 Census will have one of the shortest questionnaires in history, dating back to the nation's first census in 1790. By law, all personal information will be kept confidential and cannot be shared with any other government agency or entity. Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community services to provide, and to distribute $400 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year.

LINKS:
US Census website
Sample Census Questionaire
Census in Schools Program

JOBS:
As the United States prepares for the 2010 Census, jobs are being created. Work up to forty hours per week in a temporary, part-time job with the 2010 Census and enjoy good weekly pay, flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, paid training and the chance to serve your community.

The first step in the process is to be tested. Those that test high will be among the first chosen for jobs. The test is 28 questions and multiple choice. Please allow 1.5-2.0 hours for the testing process which includes the test, filling out an application, and general information and question/answer time. Please call (704) 691-6020 to make an appointment to be tested. Walk-ins will be allowed, if there is space available. Testing sites for the week of February 8th are:

Monday, February 8th: Isothermal Community College, Blue Room @ 2:00 pm
Tuesday, February 9th: Isothermal Community College, Blue Room @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10: Mooneyham Library in Forest City @ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
Thursday, February 11: Mooneyham Library in Forest City @ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
Friday, February 12: Mooneyham Library in Forest City @ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
Friday, February 12: Greenhill Fire Department @ 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 13: Mountain Branch Library in Lake Lure @10:00 am

To find out additional locations after February 13th, please contact the Gastonia Census office at (704) 691-6020. Testing will continue through April. Pay range is approximately $11.25-15.25/hour. Jobs are typically hired for a two month period with extensions available based on demand. Vehicles may be required for certain job positions. Click on the jobs listed below for more information:

- Census Takers
- Crew Leaders
- Crew Leader Assistants
- Recruiting Assistants
- Census Clerks

COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE:
Committee Members
Information Packet
Action Plan

FORMS:
Download Partnership Agreement
Download Proclamation / Resolution for your organization
Fact Sheet - English
Fact Sheet - Espanol

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS:
Awareness Poster
How People are Counted Brochure
Drop In Announcements (five weeks leading up to the Census)