The last U.S. Census occurred in 2000 and every household on Kaua‘i, and in the country, received a questionnaire. A Census is required by the U.S. Constitution and results are used to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives
The last U.S. Census occurred in 2000 and every household on Kaua‘i, and in the country, received a questionnaire. A Census is required by the U.S. Constitution and results are used to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and redistrict state legislatures.
The American Community Survey is a new nationwide survey that replaces the Long Form of the 10-year U.S. Census. It collects and produces statistical information about the current social, economic, and housing situation in the United States.
Starting in 2005, one household out of 480 on Kaua‘i, and throughout America, in every county, American Indian and Alaska Native area, and Hawaiian Homeland, will receive the questionnaire each month to complete and mail back. It is designed to provide communities current, up-to-date numbers every year to better plan and evaluate programs from new highways, public transportation, schools, hospitals, and emergency events.
Responding to the American Community Survey is mandatory, according to Title 13 of the United States Code and approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The same law that requires participation also protects the responses on the questionnaire. Census Bureau employees are sworn to protect the confidentiality of information collected. Households that do not respond to this important survey may be contacted by a field representative from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Currently, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting people to work on the American Community Survey as field interviewers. Job opportunities will be based on the– workload for your community, which may equal to approximately 45 hours per month.
