The American Community Survey

ACS-14(L)SM (2012)
(6-2011)

DC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration

U.S. Census Bureau
Washington, DC 20233-0001
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

Dear Resident:
About three weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau sent an American Community
Survey questionnaire to your address. We asked you to help us with this very
important survey by completing it and mailing it back. But, we have not received it
yet.
If you have already mailed your questionnaire, thank you very much. If you have not
mailed the questionnaire, please send it soon. We have included another
questionnaire with this letter. This survey is so important that a Census Bureau
representative may attempt to contact you by telephone or personal visit if we do not
receive your questionnaire.
The information collected in this survey will help decide where new schools,
hospitals, and fire stations are needed. The information also is used to develop
programs to reduce traffic congestion, provide job training, and plan for the
health care needs of the elderly.
The Census Bureau chose your address, not you personally, as part of a randomly
selected sample. You are required by U.S. law to respond to this survey. The Census
Bureau is required by U.S. law to keep your answers confidential. The enclosed
brochure answers frequently asked questions about the survey.
If you need help filling out the questionnaire, please use the enclosed guide or call
our toll-free number (1–800–354–7271).
Thank you.
Sincerely,

Robert M. Groves
Director
Enclosures

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