Preparing for a Complete Census Count in April 2010

In preparation for the 2010 Census next April, the Census Bureau will be canvassing addresses here in Cathedral City and throughout the United States. This important work is now underway. The Census Bureau conducts Address Canvassing to update its address and map database to make sure that it is accurate and current. The Census Bureau will use the updated Address Canvassing information to deliver questionnaires to every address in areas where Address Canvassing is conducted.

For the first time in Decennial Census history, census workers will confirm, add, and delete addresses using a GPS-equipped hand-held computer. Each computer is so secure that it will work only when activated by the fingerprint of its assigned operator.