How will the Census benefit Irwindale?
The federal government uses census numbers to allocate more than $300 billion in federal funds annually for community programs and services, such as education, housing and community development, health care services for the elderly, job training and more. Every year, more than $300 billion in federal funds is awarded to states and communities based on census data. That’s more than $3 trillion over a 10-year period. What did the 2000 Census say about Irwindale 2000 Census: Irwindale Population: 1,446 Census data guide local decision-makers in important community planning efforts, including where to build new roads, hospitals and schools. Community organizations use census information to develop social service programs, community action projects, senior lunch programs and child-care centers. The numbers help businesses identify where to locate factories, shopping centers, movie theaters, banks and offices — activities that often lead to new jobs. Census data affect your voice in Congress
