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Slide2F
irst Census
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The first Census took place in 1790.
3.9 million people were counted.
Slide3What
The Census is a count of everyone living in the United States.
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Slide4Who
All U.S. residents are counted
– regardless of citizenship.
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Slide5Why
The U.S. Constitution requires a Census every 10 years to ensure that
each community gets the right number of representatives in
government.
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Slide6When
The U.S. Census Bureau will mail invitations to most
households in
mid-March.
You are required
to complete your form by April 1.
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Slide7Where
All people living in Volusia County at least six months of the year should complete their census forms in Volusia County.
This includes college students and snowbirds.
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Slide8How
In 2020, for the first time, people will be able to complete their Census form
online, by phone, or by mail
.
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Slide9Why should you participate?
It’s quick and easy.
It’s confidential
.
It’s important.
It provides funding.
You won’t get a
knock on your door!
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Slide10It’s quick and easy
The 2020 Census form asks seven simple questions, including age, sex, Hispanic origin, race, relationship, phone number and homeowner status.
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Slide11It’s confidential
Census forms are confidential for 72 years and cannot be shared with anyone, including welfare, immigration and
law enforcement agencies.
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Slide12It’s important
The federal government will use data to:
Determine the number of seats
each state has in the U.S.
House of Representatives.
Establish state legislative
districts
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Slide13It provides funding
Data will affect how more than
$675 billion
in federal funds will be distributed. These funds are used for schools, hospitals, roads,
bridges, affordable
housing programs,
disaster assistance,
transportation,
and much more.
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Slide14Local impacts
Volusia County, cities and schools receive tens
of millions
of dollars in
federal and state funds each year for
population based programs that address affordable housing and homelessness.
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The county
also
receives
funding for
Votran
,
gas taxes
and sales taxes
.
Slide15Impact on public schools
Accurate counts are essential for schools
.
Census data determines funding for:
Title I Grants
School
Lunch
Program
School
Breakfast
Program
Special
E
ducation
G
rants
Head Start
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Slide16Volusia County’s Census History
1970: 170,447
1980: 261,444
1990: 374,200
2000: 444,935
2010: 494,444
2019 (estimated): 547,000
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Slide17Mail-in Participation Rates
2000: 75%
2010: 74%
The U.S. Census Bureau’s door-to-door campaign will bring the total count up to nearly 100%.
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Slide182010 response rates
Volusia County 74%
494,593
Florida
71
%
18,804,580
United States 74
% 301.7 million
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Slide192010 response rates
City
Response
Population
Daytona Beach
66
% 61,575DB Shores
66%
4,247
DeBary
81
%
19,319
DeLand
73
%
27,031
Deltona
77
%
85,117
Edgewater
70
%
20,734
Holly Hill
71
%
11,658
Lake Helen
78% 2,624
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Slide202010 response rates
City
Response
Population
NSB 70
%
23,443
Oak Hill 74
% 1,792
Orange City 77%
10,923
Ormond Beach
79
%
39,477
Pierson
66
%
1,736
Ponce Inlet
76
%
3,032
Port Orange
75
%
56,620
South Daytona
74
%
12,257
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Slide21The Census Low Response Score
identifies areas
where the mail
response rate was
below average
in 2010.
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Slide22Co
mp
lete Count Committee
Co-Chairs
County Council Members
Barbara
Girtman
and Billie Wheeler
Staff Liaisons
Brian Rothwell
and Pat Kuehn
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Slide23Co
mp
lete Count Committee
The committee includes community leaders and volunteers from across Volusia County.
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Slide24Co
mp
lete Count Committee
Our Goals
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Make sure everyone is counted once,
only once, and in the right place.
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Increase Volusia County’s initial
participation rate.
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Target hard-to-reach populations.
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Slide25Hard-to-reach populations
The Complete Count Committee will target hard-to-reach populations, which include:
Children under 5
Renters
College students
Low-income families
Minorities
Migrant workers
Non-citizens
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Slide26Challenges
Distrust of government at all
levels
Fear among non-citizens
Social media and
misinformation
Proliferation of junk mail
Complex living arrangements
Increasingly diverse and mobile population
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Slide27Volusia.org/Census
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Slide29CCC Timeline
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Fall 2019:
Lay the groundwork for a
successful campaign and start
participating in community events.
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January through April 1, 2020:
Initiate marketing campaign by placing ads
and sending direct mail to targeted
populations, such as renters.
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Slide30What can the cities do?
Form a Complete Count Committee.
Develop a web page.
Send messages in utility bills.
Post articles in your newsletter.
Distribute flyers. Use electronic signs.
Talk to residents at community meetings.
Sponsor
Census Saturday
on March 28
with hot dogs, drinks and computers.
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Slide31How can the county help?
We can provide graphics and information.
We will place newspaper ads, billboards,
Votran
wraps and movie theater ads throughout the county.
You can use information, flyers and photos from our web page.
Feel free to adapt and use this PowerPoint presentation.
We will provide a speakers bureau.
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Slide34Paid jobs
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring 500,000 people to work in temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff.
The pay is $16 an hour!
Visit
2020census.gov/jobs
to apply.
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