Census 2010
 Congratulations Chandler! The 2010 Census participation rate in Chandler was 73 percent, one of the highest in the East Valley. Because of the City's enormous growth, Chandler stands to gain thousands of dollars of federal money by counting every person who lives here.
- View the participation rate of this year's Census across the country!
The U.S. Census has begun sending enumerators door-to-door to collect information from people who did not send in their Census forms, and residents are asked to answer the questions to ensure Chandler receives its fair share of federal money distributed.
Here are tips from the US Census Bureau to verify that the person at your door is a legitimate Census taker:
· The census taker will only ask you the questions that appear on the 2010 Census form
· The census taker will NOT ask for social security number, bank account number or credit card number and will never solicit for donations or contact you by email
· The census taker must present an ID badge containing a Department of Commerce watermark and an expiration date. The census taker may also be carrying a black canvass bag with a Census Bureau logo
· A census taker will provide you with supervisor contact information and/or the local census office phone number for verification if asked
  
Chandler Census News:
Chandler ramps up Census 2010 outreach efforts
By Councilmember Rick Heumann
This time next year every household in the United States will receive a mailing worth a few thousand dollars. It won’t be a lottery ticket or a tax refund but the 2010 Census survey. In fact, every resident counted in Chandler is expected to bring approximately $4,000 in federal and state funds to our community over the next 10 years.
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Kevin Hartke Named Chair of Chandler Census Committee
Mayor Boyd W. Dunn named former Councilmember Kevin Hartke as chair of the Chandler Complete Count Committee. Hartke will lead the effort for Chandler to reach out to a wide cross-section of Chandler residents to ensure everyone is counted in the upcoming 2010 Census.
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Jobs Available Through Census Bureau
The U.S. Census Bureau is now hiring for full time and part-time temporary positions in the office and field for the 2010 Census. Chandler residents who are familiar with the community are encouraged to apply.
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Links:
Or, visit the Census Web site and enter a zip code to find hours of operation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Census?
Since 1790, all residents in the United States have been required by law to be counted every decade. This includes people of all ages and ethnicities whether they are a citizen or non-citizen.
How often is it conducted?
Every 10 years.
Why is it so important to Chandler?
Because we are nearing build-out, this is the most important Census in our history. The money Chandler receives from Census numbers equals about $400 per person/per year – for the next 10 years. Our population helps determine funding for everything from library books to fire trucks to paving our streets and roads. In the year 2000, we had a population of 176,000 people. We estimate having more than 250,000 people by the year 2010. Population counts are also used to define legislative and school district boundaries and to determine each state’s Congressional representation.
How long is the questionnaire?
Only 10 questions! This is the shortest form in history. View a sample questionnaire (PDF).
Is it confidential?
Information about individual households is strictly confidential but statistical data and demographic characteristics are used by decision makers to understand how communities are changing.
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