Make sure to fill out your US Census form soon. Most households in our area should have received their census forms in March, and beginning this month census takers will begin visiting the homes of people who have not yet returned the forms.
Census results help decide how nearly $400 billion dollars in federal money is distributed around the country funding necessary items like roads and bridges, schools, rural health programs, and emergency response programs. Census numbers are also used to determine representation in Congress.
Florida’s rural counties have been historically underrepresented in the census. During the 2000 census, only 45 percent of Franklin County households took part in the census; that number was 48 percent for Gulf County, 40 percent for Liberty County and 57 percent for Wakulla County.
That’s compared to a 68% statewide return rate and 72% national return rate.
If you have not received your census questionnaire, or just want more information about the census, Click HERE.
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