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Dear Friends,

The 2010 Sunshine Census has come to a close. The census, which takes place every 10 years, offered the Sunshine State a unique opportunity to take a snapshot in time of Florida’s diverse population. This process highlighted Florida’s greatest strength, the rich diversity of our people. Thank you for being counted in the 2010 Census. By being counted, you helped make certain Florida will receive its fair share of federal funding and representation in Congress.

As of April, 72 percent of Florida’s residents participated in the 2010 Census, by mailing in a census questionnaire. That is a three-percent increase over Florida’s 2000 Census participation rate – and consistent with this year’s national average. In spite of this success, the 2010 Sunshine Census awareness campaign continued to encourage Florida’s residents to be counted through July 30. I am confident that through the hard work of Florida’s Statewide Complete Count Committee, the people of Florida, and the United States Census Bureau, an accurate picture of Florida’s population was achieved. We have ensured a brighter future for today and years to come.

Sincerely,

Charlie Crist
Governor

About the Census

The census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is conducted every 10 years as mandated by the United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 2. The first census was taken in 1790, by the U.S. marshals on horseback and counted 3.9 million people. The most recent census was taken in 2000 and counted more than 281 million people. The census is the foundation for measuring the nation’s population and includes all persons dwelling in U.S. residential structures, including citizens and non-citizens.

Press Releases

Governor Crist Applauds Florida’s Census Participation, Encourages Uncounted Floridians to Respond As Census Workers Visit Homes

Governor Crist Encourages Floridians to Complete Census Questionnaires and Be Counted in 2010 Sunshine Census

Governor's Proclamation Regarding Florida Census Week

Governor Crist Announces 2010 Census Public Awareness Campaign

Governor Crist Encourages 2010 Census Participation at North Miami Senior High School

Governor Crist Invites Grassroots Organizations to Help Ensure Accurate 2010 Sunshine Census

Governor Crist Announces Statewide Census Committee


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Home Importance Questionnaire Process / Calendar of Events Frequently Asked Questions Complete Count Committee Assistance Get Involved Outreach Tools Contact Us	Dear Friends, The 2010 Sunshine Census has come to a close. The census, which takes place every 10 years, offered the Sunshine State a unique opportunity to take a snapshot in time of Florida’s diverse population. This process highlighted Florida’s greatest strength, the rich diversity of our people. Thank you for being counted in the 2010 Census. By being counted, you helped make certain Florida will receive its fair share of federal funding and representation in Congress. As of April, 72 percent of Florida’s residents participated in the 2010 Census, by mailing in a census questionnaire. That is a three-percent increase over Florida’s 2000 Census participation rate – and consistent with this year’s national average. In spite of this success, the 2010 Sunshine Census awareness campaign continued to encourage Florida’s residents to be counted through July 30. I am confident that through the hard work of Florida’s Statewide Complete Count Committee, the people of Florida, and the United States Census Bureau, an accurate picture of Florida’s population was achieved. We have ensured a brighter future for today and years to come. Sincerely, Charlie Crist Governor About the Census The census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is conducted every 10 years as mandated by the United States Constitution, Article 1, Section 2. The first census was taken in 1790, by the U.S. marshals on horseback and counted 3.9 million people. The most recent census was taken in 2000 and counted more than 281 million people. The census is the foundation for measuring the nation’s population and includes all persons dwelling in U.S. residential structures, including citizens and non-citizens. Press Releases Governor Crist Applauds Florida’s Census Participation, Encourages Uncounted Floridians to Respond As Census Workers Visit Homes Governor Crist Encourages Floridians to Complete Census Questionnaires and Be Counted in 2010 Sunshine Census Governor's Proclamation Regarding Florida Census Week Governor Crist Announces 2010 Census Public Awareness Campaign Governor Crist Encourages 2010 Census Participation at North Miami Senior High School Governor Crist Invites Grassroots Organizations to Help Ensure Accurate 2010 Sunshine Census Governor Crist Announces Statewide Census Committee
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