Dear Friends,

The people of Florida represent a rich legacy of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences. In fact, the diversity of our people is quite possibly our state’s greatest strength. For that reason, we must do our best to ensure the complete and accurate count of every Florida resident during the 2010 Census.

The Census, which takes place every 10 years, offers the Sunshine State a unique opportunity to ensure Floridians receive their fair share of representation in Washington, D.C., during the next decade. I encourage you to get involved in reaching every person in your community. In this way, we can ensure a brighter Florida, both today and for years to come.

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.

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