Yorkville Participates In '2017 Special Census' To Increase State Funds

YORKVILLE, IL – The City of Yorkville announced it will participate in a ‘2017 Special Census’ to document its population growth in new housing since 2010. Documenting the city's growth since the last U.S. Census will enable Yorkville to receive an increased amount of state revenue, according to the city.

The City receives a portion of the state income tax, use tax and motor fuel tax based on population. Additional funding will help the City to continue to provide services and improve the quality of life for residents, the city said.

The special census will be taking place in specific areas based off of housing growth since 2010. These areas include: Autumn Creek, Blackberry Woods, Bristol Bay, Cornerstone Briarwood, Country Hills, Grande Reserve, Heartland Circle and Windett Ridge.

For residents who live in these areas, the city said it will be completing field data collection. This means special census enumerators will contact residents at their homes to conduct interviews by coming to door-to-door. All workers will have a U.S. Census Bureau badge. The enumerator will ask five questions for each person living in the household and the interview should take about ten minutes.

It's the law that the information given during the interview is kept confidential. Each census bureau worker takes an oath to protect resident's answers. If they violate this oath, they’ll face a maximum of five years in jail and a $250,000 fine. The Census Bureau never releases information that identifies residents and their households.

For more information on confidentiality with the U.S. Census Bureau click here.

For more information on Yorkville's participation in the '2017 Partial Special Census' click here.

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