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Social and Economic Statistics Administration
Bureau of the Census
FEDERAL SPECIAL CENSUSES
The Bureau of the Census stands ready to CONDITIONS
assist cities, towns, villages, counties, town-
ships and school districts which need up-to- The community agrees to pay all necessary
date census figures by taking a special census expenses. These may exceed the estimate,
at their expense. Such a census, taken under particularly if the number of persons enumer-
Federal supervision, is consistent with the ated exceeds the expected population on which
Federal censuses taken each 10 years. Manythe cost estimate was based. The community
States recognize only Federal censuses for agrees to provide suitable office space equip-
distribution of tax funds and other matters, ped with furniture, telephones, typewriters,
If there is any doubt whether a special census and other equipment necessary for the suc-
would be recognized for the purposes the local cessful completion of the census. The com-
government has in mind, it is suggested that munity should make available qualified,
the matter be cleared up with the appropriate mature persons who are able and willing to
State authority. work full time as enumerators in the special
census. The census supervisor will interview
and test these people and select those he con-
siders suitable for the work. The decision of
the supervisor in such matters is final.
When the community desires to have a A special census is undertaken only on the
special census taken, an authorized official authorization of the appropriate local govern-
of the community should write a letter to the ment. A countywide census must have the
Director and request an estimate of the cost, approval of the governing board of the county.
He should indicate his estimate of present After the final count has been tabulated, an
population. The community will then receive official statement of the population will be
information regarding costs and maps needed issued to State and local officials unless the
by the Bureau. The present corporate limits Bureau receives a written request that no
and any annexations since the last Federal official statement be released. However, the
census must be shown on one of the maps, and results of a completed census will be made`
must be certified as correct by an appropriate available to the public by the Bureau in pub-
official. lished form. Once the field work for the census
has begun, the census can be stopped only with
the approval of the Director.
The individual returns from a special cen-
If the community sends payment and maps sus remain the property of the Bureau of the
to the Bureau to proceed with a census,norm- Census. Special tabulations at additional cost
ally the census will be scheduled within 60 to may be made available in the form of statis-
90 days. A cost estimate which has not been tical summaries, provided that no information
accepted within 90 days by local officials is is released which might disclose the identity
subject to revision to take into account any of any person. Special tabulations must be
changes in wage rates or other costs that may requested within three months of the date on
have occurred, which the special census count is finalized.
THE ENUMERATION THE COST
The special census supervisor, who will The cost of a special census if based on the
be an experienced employee of the Bureau of estimated population and the type of area to be
the Census, will make the necessary arrange- enumerated. Special census cost in urban
ments for the selection, appointment, and areas are slightly higher than the costs for
t' training of the staff, and the conduct of the areas which are essentially rural. Total
enumeration. The standard schedule includes estimated costs for special censuses of se-
for each resident of the community, his name, lected populations are as follows:
relationship to head of household, age, sex,
14- and color or race. Under certain circum- Population Estimated total cost
stances,ra
questions maybe added, provided
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that additional lead time is allowed for pre-
100 $620
ill
paring a new schedule and additional estimated g upon. 5.00 $840 to $850
costs are a reed 1,000 $1,000 to $1,020
5,000 . . , , _ $2,180 to $2,300
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10,000 $4,390 to $4,680
' The enumeration is conducted under the 20,000 X7,165 to X7,795
�k30,000 $10,175 to $11,165
same rules as those which govern the Federal
a Decennial Census. Members of the Armed 40,000 $12,880 to $14,200
Forces living and stationed in the community
are included in the enumeration, but persons A part of this cost, the Bureau fee, will be
paid directly to the Bureau, and the remainder
who have entered the Armed Forces from
that particular city or town and who are now will be paid locally on certification by the
stationed elsewhere are not included. Visitors Bureau's representative. Local officials
who are staying in the area for the summer
should not send any money to the Bureau until
onlyor the winter onlyare not enumerated they have received an official cost estimate.
unless they are working in the area or have
�1 no usual residence elsewhere. Persons en-
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n- The final Bureau fee will be determined on
` rolled in colleges or universities are enumer- the basis of the total population reported in
„„, g the census. If the census count is less than
ated at the place where they stay while
g.” attending college, the figure on which the initial fee was based,
, , an appropriate refund will be made; if it is
,:ililio.,,,,,,,,r greater, the community will be billed for the
At the conclusion of the enumeration, a
difference.
preliminary count will be made by the super-
vi or and the results will be submitted to the A standard Bureau charge is not used for
s communities of 50,000 population and over and
local officials requesting the census. The
� for most counties. An individual estimate of
, census supervisor may also release prelim- the total cost, includingthe amount to be sent
inary figures to officials of the political sub-
divisions of the area enumerated to news to the Bureau and the local cost, will be pre-
' pared for each such place. Separate accounts
media, and others who are interested,
will be maintained and the final charges will
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For areas of 50,000 or more inhabitants The Bureau of the Census is authorized to
.:. : in which census tracts have been delineated, conduct Federal special censuses by Section
a tabulation of sex and race by age for tracts 8(b) of Title 13,U,S. Code. The Bureau can-
is published in a separate census report. not attest to the results of any census not
Summary data for all special censuses are taken under its direct supervision, nor will it
:f-':ie--''''''''-'''''' published in quarterly and annual reports accept volunteer, unpaid help for the enumera-
issued by the Bureau. tion in a Federal special census.
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