How Else is Census Data Used?
Census data is used by Federal, State, and local government, as well as businesses, community groups, and individuals in: • Directing funds for services for people in poverty. • Planning for hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and the location of other health services. • Determining areas eligible for housing assistance and rehabilitation loans. • Forecasting future transportation needs for all segments of the population. • Designing public safety strategies. • Directing funds for services for the elderly, the disabled and veterans. • Estimating the number of people displaced by natural disasters. • Determining the location of food stores, pharmacies, and other essential services. • Understanding consumer needs. • Drawing school district boundaries. • Attracting new businesses to state and local areas. • Planning public transportation services. Sample Questionnaires There are two basic questionnaires for the 2010 Census, one in English and one in English and Spanish. Both of these forms
