• 2010 Census participation of all West Sacramento residents will help enure the City receives its fair share of federal funds for projects such as schools, roads and public transportation.
• The facts gathered in the census also help shape decisions for the rest of the decade about public health, neighborhood improvements, transportation, education, senior services and much more.
• The US Census Bureau does not ask about the legal status of respondents in any of its surveys and census programs.
• All information collected during the census is protected by law and remains confidential for 72 years. Census information is not shared with other governmental agencies.

The 2010 Census will have one of the shortest questionnaires in history. The 2010 Census asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the average household to complete.
For more information regarding the census, visit the 2010 Census Web site at www.census.gov/2010 .