Most Hispanics to Participate in Census
With 2010 Census questionnaires set to arrive in mailboxes across the country by mid-March, 84% of Hispanics intend to be counted this year and are confident that personal information collected won't be shared with other government organizations, according to a survey from Telemundo and Ipsos Public Affairs.
Nearly nine in ten Hispanics (88%) agree it is important that everyone living in the US be counted in the 2010 Census, including 70% who completely agree.
In addition, 86% agree it is important for their community that everyone take part in the Census, including 69% who completely agree. Some 81% agree it is their duty to do so, including 64% who completely agree.
Hispanics' attitudes about the importance of the 2010 Census largely mirror those of the general US population. However, opinions diverge regarding the sharing of personal information.
Hispanics Trust that Information Will Not Be Shared
More than half of Hispanics surveyed (57%) say they are confident that personal information collected in the 2010 Census will not be shared with other government organizations, compared with 51% of all US adults.
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