Residents Encouraged to Mail in Form

Jefferson Parish residents can now check to see the latest 2010 Census mail participation rate information. From today through May 3, 2010, the U.S. Census Bureau will publish daily mail participation rate data in the form of maps and tables at 2010census.gov.  The data are tabulated based on the number of forms that are mailed back.

Jefferson Parish would like to top the 2000 mail participation rate of 65%; wecurrently are at 20%. The National 2010 participation rate is currently 13% and Louisiana 2010 participation rate is 17%.

Filling out and mailing back the census form helps collect data that will provide critical information about who we are as Jefferson Parish and identify our needs for the future.

Mailing back a form ensures an accurate count and lowers the cost of the 2010 Census by reducing the number of census workers who must go door-to-door to collect census data. About $85 million is saved for every one percent increase in mail participation. Additionally, the Census Bureau saves $60-$70 per census form returned by mail. It is not necessary to wait until Census Day, April 1, 2010 to return the census form, forms should be returned as quickly as possible.