Special Census Being Conducted in South Elmhurst

Submitted by the City of Elmhurst

Beginning Friday, Oct. 9, a Special Census will be conducted in South Elmhurst, specifically south of Butterfield Road.

The Special Census is needed for an updated population count in order for the City of Elmhurst to qualify for state revenues which will provide essential services that residents depend on every day.

U.S. Census Enumerators will be contacting residents at their homes for a short interview. The Special Census will be conducted over a 4-5 week period.

Some residents may question the necessity for a Special Census in South Elmhurst when a nationwide census was conducted in 2010. The City has decided that a Special Census in needed due to the significant growth in population since 2010. It is vital that the City has up-to-date and certified Census counts so that the City can gain accurately due state and federal funds. The funds will be used by the City to plan for the future in creating public improvement strategies.

All workers will have a U.S. Census Bureau badge. By law, the U.S. Census Bureau will never release information that identifies the resident or the resident’s household. Participation will allow the City to qualify for federal and state revenue needed to provide essential services.

For more information about the City of Elmhurst, please visit elmhurst.org.