The PSAs will air on NBC during NBA games, The Family Channel, TBS and TNT, USA Network, The Weather Channel, ESPN2, FX, Sci-Fi Channel, Animal Planet, Nick at Nite, TNN, VH1, Comedy Central, FOX Sports, The History Channel and network affiliates. May. As mandated by the Constitution, a census is conducted every 10 years. The results of the census are used in a variety of ways that benefit all residents of the United States. The census provides the data for fair political representation. It also provides data that are used by decision makers in federal, tribal, state and local governments when allocating important resources.
Businesses use census data to determine products and services relevant to the community.
The Census Bureau needs the help of local residents to conduct Census 2000. Job opportunities include census taker positions in communities and neighborhoods and office work. A large number of part-time positions are available. The Census Bureau guarantees that the answers given on census forms are kept strictly confidential. Information collected in Census 2000 will provide local area data needed for communities to receive federal program funds and for private sector and community planning.