The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States, and is required by the Constitution to make this count every 10 years. The data collected by the Census helps communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year for things like hospitals, job training centers, schools and more.

In March of 2010, census forms will be delivered to every residence in the United States and Puerto Rico. When you receive yours, just answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form. The majority of the country will receive English–only materials. Households in areas with high concentrations of Spanish-speaking residents may receive a bilingual (English/Spanish) form.

Any personal data you provide is protected under federal law.

Go to the U.S. Census website for more information