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Forms are sent every 10 years. If you dont return it, census workers come around door to door asking you for your information.

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The census gathers information through self-responses from individuals and households. In some cases, census workers may also conduct in-person interviews or follow-up visits to ensure an accurate count. Additionally, administrative records from other sources may be used to supplement census data.

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