Mankato Census 2010

The City of Mankato relies on an accurate Census count to ensure our community receives adequate federal funding for different programs, the correct number of Congressional seats, and for community planning and service efforts at the local level.

• The Census is a process where all residents living in the United States are counted.
• The Census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
• The Census is taken every 10 years.
• The 2010 Census will take place on Thursday, April 1, 2010.
• Census questionnaire forms will be sent to every address in the nation.
• For the first time in history, it will take less than 10 minutes to complete the form. There is no longer a "long form."
• Census data is private and protected by law.  

In challenging economic times, it’s even more important to have a complete and accurate count of our population. For every person counted, the federal government allocates $1,000 per person, per year, for 10 years. This money is returned to our community where we live and work. This federal funding assists the City of Mankato in providing essential services such as sewer maintenance, snow plowing and public safety. For every person not counted, our community may lose up to $10,000 over the next 10 years until the next Census.

A complete and accurate Census count:

• Determines how federal dollars are distributed back to communities.
• Impacts the development of new businesses, highways and schools.
• Affects programs such as health and hospital services and public transportation.
• Determines the number congressional seats per state and how many representatives we have in Congress who can advocate on our behalf.

View a sample form online. Note that the Census must be mailed in when it is actually distributed.

For more information or to find out how to become a community Census partner, contact City of Mankato staff at 507-387-8611.