2010 Census forms mailed this week 

McKINNEY, TEXAS (March 19, 2010) – This week, every residence in McKinney should receive the 2010 Census form. By filling out the shortest form in Census history, residents can make a lasting impact on the future of the city. To ensure that McKinney has full participation in the Census, City Council named March 21 – 27, 2010, officially Census Week in McKinney, and the Complete Count Committee has planned a week of activities and events.  

Volunteers will be at various community events during Census Week reaching out to the community and encourage participation with the Census. From Census Sunday on March 21 to a free cook-out at Old Settler’s Recreation Center, all activities center on stressing the importance of the Census to the city. 

The Census estimates that every family of four that does not fill out the census costs McKinney around $50,000. In McKinney, census data is used to determine how much funding we receive from the federal government for programs that improve quality of life and help assess the needs of the community. It helps determine where to build roads, hospitals, schools and more.  

In March, every household should receive the 2010 Census form to fill out along with a postage-paid return envelope. Census workers will visit households that do not return the forms to take a count in person after April 15. 

Answers are protected by law and are strictly confidential. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual’s answers with anyone, including welfare and immigration agencies, and even the White House.  

Census week events March 21 – March 27

Sunday, March 21 - Census Sunday

Faith based organizations will bring the Census message to their congregations.  

Tuesday, March 23

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Salvation Army Food Pantry – Census information will be provided. 

Wednesday, March 24

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Student Life at Collin College 

Thursday, March 25

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Salvation Army Food Pantry (same as above)

6:30 – 8 p.m.: UNIDOS/P.R.I.D.E. meetings at Old Settlers Recreation Center

Saturday, March 27 - Census Awareness Day

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Hot Dog Cookout at Old Settler’s Recreation Center

Free food, fun and music provided by a DJ during the event! 2010 Census Complete Count Committee will be on hand out Census information.