2010 Census
Events in Santa Barbara County
Past Events
April 9 - Census Van Road Tour event!
Count Me I.V. Join us Friday, April 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Isla Vista for a special Census event, including music, fun activities (with prizes!), and free t-shirts.
January - Census Kick-off event & Census Bureau Open House
Help Us Complete the Count in Santa Barbara County!
2010 Census Kick-off Events in Santa Barbara & Santa Maria
The events provided up-to-date 2010 Census information to the general public and members of community-based organizations to “start a conversation” about the 2010 Census in our community.
Two important “kick off” events were held last month—one in Santa Barbara and one in Santa Maria—to help provide information to the public about the importance for everyone to participate in the 2010 U.S. Census. The events include:
- A special South Coast 2010 Census Kick-off event, Thursday, January 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the City of Santa Barbara Library-Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA; and
- A Census Bureau Open House, Wednesday, January 27 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Santa Maria Local Census Office, 124 West Carmen Lane, Suites B&C, Santa Maria, CA.
The events featured speakers including elected officials, local government agency representatives, and community and faith-based organization leaders. Printed Census outreach materials were distributed to interested parties, and representatives from the Census Bureau were on hand to answer questions.
Why is a complete Census count important to our community?
The Census relies on community partners to reach local residents, especially “Hard-to-Count” populations, with the goal of achieving full participation and a complete Census count. An accurate count of all County residents is vital to ensuring that communities and local nonprofits receive their full share of federal and state funding. This funding provides revenue for services such as schools, roads, hospitals, and public safety.
The 2010 Census Form – 10 Questions, 10 Minutes to Complete
This Census form is one of the shortest questionnaires in history and takes only about 10 minutes to complete. All responses are used for statistical purposes only, and all are strictly confidential.
Help us Complete the Count in Santa Barbara County!
For more information, contact Susan Curtis with the County of Santa Barbara Office of Long Range Planning at (805) 568-3573.
Event Press Release (PDF)