Are you filling out the Census information?

In my country... we don't fill out census forms... but from time to time... people that work for the government... go house to house... asking about the number of people who live in that particular house or apartment... their ages, gender... and how long they have been living in that particular place... no question about work or income are asked... I think that is more convinient for the household... but less accurate...

I thought they only did this once in a while and they did the whole country? I don't know if I would fill out something random like that Ambie, especially if it didn't have your name on it in the first place..Or call and see if it is legit, it could be someone trying to get information from you to steal your identity..

Here in India, we have teachers (from government schools) who are hired to collect the census information (once in five years I think). They come door to door and collect the information...write it in the form...get us to sign and leave. I think the main reason we have someone else doing it for us is because many people in India are illiterate and unable to read or write. Also, each state has a different official language...so, for people like me whodo not live in our native state...we might find it difficult to fill out a form in the official language. I don't bother too much...just give the details and forget about it. As far as the income questions go, I'm not sure myself and I tell them so (my husband gives me money to run the house and I'm not sure how much his company's turnout it....my income is too low to be taxed)...they just need an approximate figure anyways.

I do not think that I have received it. I will fill it out, as I believe that important data is gained and it will benefit all of us. I think I would try to make sure that it could not necessarily be traced to me, like income, etc.

I will fill my out if I recieve one. I think it is important to keep a *count* in this world. I don't know how they could punish us by law by 'not' filling it out. What if the mail system (God forbid) should lose a batch of them? How could they blame us for that? When they have things in the news about census and such I am always listening. A long time ago (20 yrs?), we has a census taker come to our house and fill out information.

I haven't seen one yet come my way, but thanks for the heads up. I generally do fill them out when I do get one. It has been a good while since I have received one and I will fill it out if and when I do get a census to fill out.

We havne't received one yet, but if we do then yes we will fill it out and send it back. I to think that sometimes things do get a little to personal sometimes.

mine was addressed to my address because they don't know if anyone moved since the last census, i forgot to fill it out, then low and behold they found how lived at this address me and send me a letter, I had to fill it out or face a 500 dollar fine or jail.

well, we havent got it yet. We'll probably fill it out. It doesnt seem like that big of deal to me either way, but i guess we'll do it.

My former roommate the time before last the census was held didn't want to send it in, I told her that if they didn't get it they would come out to the door until they got it. She didn't let me respond - like I really cared that much - and, sure enough someone came to the door. No skin off my back since she was home and I wasn't. The last time she took it and answered it with the minimal info - again, I could care less. But this time I don't have her as a roommate, so I can answer it, or lose it (if you saw my house you'd understand that) on my own.

I haven't recieved mine yet...so I guess I'll be looking for it in the mail....too bad I am getting so much other crap that I'll have to search through everything to find it..LOL

There was some kind of census deal in my area where they did a six month study of certain residences. They didn't follow the specific people, just the specific addresses. It was kind of annoying and a little aggravating, but we're required to do it by law, so we did it. Oh joy. How fun.

i didn't recieve a census. if i get one i don't plan on filling it out. to me it seems like a lot they are asking for that really doesn't have much purpose...

i have not got mine in the mail yet but when i do I will fill it out as it is no big deal really as there are just the two of us.my son should let me fill it out since he always forgets the date of my birthday.

The last time I filled one out was a long time ago. I haven't received one recently, but If I get one I probably will fill it out if it's not too invasive.

That is your census for your country. The next full census in the US will be conducted in 2010.

Hi,there ,dear AmbiePam, Actually,I haven't got that kind of mail in my mailbox.I don't pay much attention to that as I think that is all my parent's duty .meanwhile my parent's don't wanna me to care so much about the trifles ,what they want is to let me concentrate more on my studies.This seems different from American as I know you emphasis independent much more than us. If I got that kind of mail ,I suppose I will fill that out because I don't want some other unimportant things occur.. Take care dear friend.. Molly;-)

The next US Census is supposed to be in 2010. It's done every 10 years. Is is a State census or a Federal one? I haven't seen anything or heard anything about them going out as yet. The Federal Census is never addressed to a person; it's just addressed to the home address. If I get one, I always fill it out. I've only had one really long one to do. That was back in the 1980's. Most people get the short one to do.

Hello,Ambie! In every country census operations are being carried out at regular interval of ten years,and we are required to furnish all the informations to the Census Organisation.it is mandatory.these data are required to feed the government for utisising in policy making and planning developmental works. in India, the census data are being collected by the enumerators authorised by the organisation.they visit every door to collect such data.so without making any delay make arrangement to fill up the form and feel proud of it.thank you.