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The 2010 Census – Ever wonder.... Why your street doesn't get fixed? Or why your schools, fire departments or sewer departments don't get the money they should? Ever say to yourself "I pay all these taxes, and nothing is getting done!"? Ask yourself this. Did you complete the last census form? And if not, why are you wondering about the other questions? You have your answer. If you have paid taxes, but did not complete the census form, your money won't make it back to the city you live in from the government bodies you paid the taxes to. I bet you have another question. What has that got to do with this??? Well, money paid into the government is redistributed back to you using formulas based on the CENSUS. Without the correct numbers from the Census, your money can't make it back to provide you services. So, do you have your answer yet? And, do you know now what you have to do IN ADDITION TO paying taxes? You must complete the census, or your tax dollars can't make it back to your community. A Great Way to Earn Extra Money The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. The pay is good, the hours are flexible, and the work is close to home. Census taker jobs are excellent for retirees, college students, persons who want to work part-time, persons who are between jobs, or just about anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community. How to Apply It's easy to apply! Call our toll-free Jobs line at 1-866-861-2010 and schedule an appointment to take the employment test. TTY users should call the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339. Use this interactive map to find the local phone number of the Census office nearest you. Tests are administered at the Markham Public Library Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - check their website HERE. See if you agree with the 2000 Census - if not, you can make a difference on this next census! Markham Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there are 12,620 people, 3,842 households, and 3,119 families residing in the city. The population density is 935.2/km2 (2,420.6/mi2). There are 4,019 housing units at an average density of 297.8/km2 (770.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 17.30% White, 78.86% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.61% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 3.14% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 3,842 households out of which 33.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% are married couples living together, 30.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.8% are non-families. 15.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.28 and the average family size is 3.61. In the city the population is spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $41,592, and the median income for a family is $44,149. Males have a median income of $37,281 versus $27,723 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,870. 16.9% of the population and 13.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.9% of those under the age of 18 and 11.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Source: Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia |
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