US Census information for adult literacy programs

The basic census-taking has been completed, but a 2010 Census Quality Assurance operation will take place from mid-July to mid-September. This operation involves a census worker phoning or visiting a small sample of households to double-check on the accuracy of the data they provided and help ensure a complete picture of everyone living in the household. The two "census follow-up flyers" below provide a quick overview for family, neighbors, or co-workers.

If a 2010 Census worker knocks on your door, here are some ways to verify that person is a legitimate census taker:

• The census taker must present an ID badge that contains a Department of Commerce watermark and expiration date. The census taker may also be carrying a black canvass bag with a Census Bureau logo.
• The census taker will provide you with supervisor contact information and/or the local census office phone number for verification, if asked.
• The census taker will only ask you the questions that appear on the 2010 Census form.

The 2010 Census taker will not ask for social security number, bank account number, or credit card number, and will never solicit for donations or contact you by e-mail.

Census follow-up flyer—English  
Census follow-up flyer—Spanish  

Census Fact Sheet  

Sample Census Form  

Census QuickFacts—Massachusetts

Census in Schools—Teaching Resources

• Census Teaching Guide: Grades 9–12  
• Census Teaching Guide: Grades 5–8  
• Census Teaching Guide: Grades K–4  

Take 10 Map: Census 2000 Mail Participation Rates

Boston Regional Census Office on Facebook

Boston Regional Census Office on Twitter

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