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Be Counted Boston: It's easy, important and safe.

Apr 02, 2010


In the face of a globally challenging economic climate, one of the most positive signs for Boston is that our population continues to grow. In fact, last year, for the first time since the 1970s, Boston’s population surpassed 600,000 people. It may sound like a trivial number, but an accurate population count is actually very important to everyone’s livelihood. Starting in March, we’ll have the opportunity to update our population estimates with the 2010 U.S. Census, which occurs once every 10 years. As efforts ramp up to ensure an accurate count in 2010, you should know both why the Census is so important and what you can expect to see over the coming months.

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