The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing for the 2010 Census. This constitutionally mandated survey is conducted every 10 years for the purpose of counting every resident in the U.S. The information is used to determine how federal dollars are spent in communities for services such as hospitals, schools, public work projects and emergency services. It also affects the number of seats each state is allocated in the U.S. House of Representatives.
NAA/NMHC have compiled information and helpful resources below to assist apartment owners and managers prepare their communities for the 2010 census including information about how the census benefits your community, key dates in the census timeline, how to prepare for the census taker's visit and more.