2010 Census – Make It Count

In the spring of 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will conduct the next major population count since 2000. In March, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the Village. When you receive yours, we ask that you simply answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided to ensure the most accurate count of Lincolnshire residents. The 2010 Census Questionnaire is shorter and easier to fill-out, taking approximately 10 minutes to complete. If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions to complete the form.

The federal government distributes more than $400 billion annually to state and local governments based on census data. Completing and returning your census form is vital to ensuring the Village receives its fair share of revenues essential to providing our residents with infrastructure improvements, community services and school programs.

To ensure your information remains safe and confidential, Title 13 of the U.S. Code protects the confidentiality of all your information and violating this law is a crime with severe penalties. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share your answers with anyone, including the IRS, FBI, CIA or any other government agency. The census DOES NOT ask about the legal status of respondents or their Social Security numbers and no information is collected online for security reasons. If you are visited by a census taker, each census employee is required to wear identification and will only ask questions that appear on the form.

The Census Bureau is also seeking qualified individuals for census taker positions and other jobs important for a successful 2010 Census. If you are interested, please contact the toll-free number at 866-861-2010.