City Of Jersey City 2010 Census

What Is The Census? 

Our Nation's Constitution mandates that the entire population be counted every 10 years, determining how Jersey City will be represented in Congress, in the New Jersey General Assembly and in the City Council. I urge all residents to answer the Census questionnaire on April 1, 2010.  An accurate count of Jersey City's population will result in our city receiving its fair share of Federal funding for many programs and projects - such as education, infrastructure and health care - which are vital to our continued growth, revitalization and economic stability. The future is in our hands, Jersey City! Get counted!

Sincerely,
Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy

Why Everyone Should Get Counted 
An accurate count of Jersey City's population will determine not only how its legislative districts are drawn, but also what portion of Federal money the City will receive for programs and projects which benefit you - residents and your families.

• Get your 2010 Census Info here and learn the FAQs - who, what, when, where, and why
• View a Sample Questionaire in English and Spanish 
• Take the 2010 Practice Test and view 2010 Census Regional Job Opportunities
  

It's CENSUS DAY, APRIL 1, 2010, and I DIDN'T Get A FormI What Should I Do?
Don't worry. According to the US Census Bureau, if you haven't received your form by April 12, 2010, you can either contact one of their 2010 Census Toll Free Help Lines or you can find your Be Counted or Questionnaire Center.

While you're there, check out the cool Census Participation Map!

Everybody Counts 

Jersey City's Complete Count Committes Campaign
Complete Count Committees are made up of community and government leaders who can organize teams of local people who can provide the cultural and community insights necessary to make the 2010 Census a success. 

• Count Everyone 
• Count Everyone Once
• Count Everyone in the Right Place

For the first time ever, Filipino-Americans will have their own Census category. The Filipino-American Community of the Northeastern Region, in con- junction with the Philippine Consulate General in New York, are holding the October 11, 2009 Lakad Tulong Walkathon to raise money for disaster relief and to ensure a complete and accurate Census count of Filipino-Americans in Jersey City. Read more.

Get Involved!  

• Sign Up to receive 2010 Census Information via email 
• Volunteer to serve on a CCC Subcommittee in your area
• Have your Business, Faith Based Organization or Community Organization become a Partner with the City of Jersey City and the US Census Bureau to ensure a complete count
• Email us if your Organization or Neighborhood Association  would like to form its own
  Complete Count Committee (CCC)

Census 2010: A Portrait of America 

Census Links: 

• United States Census Bureau 
• 2010 Census Facts 
• Job Opportunities 
• New Jersey State Data Center 
• Jersey City 2000 Census Information 
• Representational Districts for Elected Officials 
• Census in the Schools 
• Faith Based Census Day 
• Conducting the 2010 Census in Your Community 
• History of the US Census 
• Timeline of Important Dates 
• 50 Ways Census Data Is Used 
• Are Census Data Really Confidential? 

News Articles:  

• Making The City Count  
• As 2010 Census Nears, Jersey City Eyes Top Spot In The State
• City Kicks Off 2010 Census Count Campaign
• VIDEO: Jersey City Mayor Healy Pushes 2010 Census

Press Releases: 

• Jersey City to Kick-Off 2010 Census Road Tour
• 2010 Census Road Tour Flyer 
• Jersey City to Host 2009 Lakad Tulong Walkathon
  For Disaster Relief and 2010 Census Complete Count
• City of Jersey City to Launch 2010 US Census Efforts 
• Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Appoints Morial
  to Lead 2010 Census Advisory Committee 
• Census Bureau Submits to Congress
  Proposed Recovery Plan to Create Jobs