How Might a Community Benefit From Conducting a Special Census?
Some states distribute funds based on current population statistics. By conducting a Special Census, a community may be able to document a population or housing change from earlier censuses, which could lead to increased state revenue sharing or other benefits. For an additional fee, communities may add questions to the questionnaire to collect data for use in local planning for housing programs, schools, transportation systems, and human resource and land-use planning.
