By responding to the 2010 Census, you will help the Dayton community take full advantage of federal support and funding for roads, utility systems, police and fire protection, public health, education and more. Because Dayton Counts!

Monday, March 15 is "Mail-Out Day."  You will receive your Census form in the mail shortly after that date.

The Census matters in Dayton for many reasons. A full count of our citizens will help Dayton receive its fair share of more than $400 billion of federal funds yearly for essential needs and community development. A complete Census count will also help minimize Ohio's anticipated loss of Congressional representation.  

You can help by responding to the short Census questionnaire mailed to your home in March 2010. The Census form is simplified and confidential. But we can't move forward until you mail it back!

To understand why the Census asks particular questions, read here. For more on the 2010 Census and why it matters to all Americans, visit the official Census site or the official Spanish-language site.

See a video about the Census and its importance to Dayton. Listen to an audio spot now playing on public transportation in Dayton.

For information, or help with your Census form, call 800-923-8282. Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons who do not have access to Video Relay Service can call the TDD number, 866-783-2010.

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Help in Dayton:  To help ensure a complete count in your community by joining a Complete Count Committee, call Theresa Lane at 937-241-1800.  Schools can participate too; read about the 2010 Census in Schools program.

Jobs in Dayton:  The Census is hiring workers for temporary positions in the Dayton area. For information, call 866-861-2010, or read about Census employment.

Beware of Scams:  The U.S. Census Bureau warns citizens against scams that may be occurring around the Census process.  Visit this link to help recognize fraudulent activity or unofficial data collections.