Then I was talking with a younger friend who doesn't watch much TV, or read newspapers etc. but does see things on Facebook. She was unaware that the census was coming: what it is used for and its importance. That took me by surprise. I explained as much as I could and her reaction was WOW, we need to tell people this! As far as she knows she has never filled out the census. She is not sure if others in her extend family fill it out either. When she was living with her grandfather 10 years ago, he probably filled it out for the household. She does not know.
Therefore I'm adding this blog to the conversation: Everyone and especially everyone in rural counties need to make sure everyone is counted. To do this, talk with your neighbors, your extended family, any young adults you have contact with... tell them this census is important.
The census gathers the data that business, government, etc use to make decisions for the next 10 years.
Everyone needs to read their mail! Don't throw away envelopes as junk mail. Open the ones from the government.. find your unique ID number...go online and fill out the census.. Be counted...Help your county plan for the next 10 years.
Your public library can help you get online if you need a computer.
