Census 2010 Information The 2010 Census is a count of everyone
living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S.
Constitution. Census data is used to apportion congressional
seats to states, to distribute more than $400 billion in federal
funds to tribal, state and local governments each year and to
make decisions about what community services to provide. The
2010 Census form was one of the shortest in U.S. history,
consisting of 10 questions, taking about 10 minutes to complete.
Strict confidentiality laws protect the respondents and the
information they provide. The Census form was delivered to every
residence within the United States and Puerto Rico.