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April 1, 2010 is census day throughout the United States. The Constitution requires this population count every 10 years to determine how many seats each state has in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Participation is required by law. You will receive your questionnaire in March 2010 by mail or delivered in person. Completion takes only about 10 minutes. Responses are confidential and protected by law.
Households that do not respond may receive a replacement questionnaire in early April. Census takers will visit households that do not return questionnaires to take a count in person.
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A Complete Count - The Importance for Holly Springs
The census helps determine shares of more than $300 billion nationwide in federal funds annually for schools, healthcare, roads, hospitals and other community projects and services.
More than 15 Percent of Holly Springs’ budgeted revenues are state and county sales taxes that are distributed to towns based on their population.
A complete and accurate count will help ensure that Holly Springs gets its fair share of county, state and federal revenues. The only greater source of revenue for the Town is property taxes.
The 2010 Census data will be used to determine locations for stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals, new developments and other community facilities.
The Complete Count Challenge: Be Counted Holly Springs!
In 2000, only 65 percent of Holly Springs households completed their forms by the April 1 deadline. Let's make it 100 percent in 2010.
Be counted and show retailers and restaurants that we want them in
Holly Springs.
Nationally, each 1 percent of forms returned by mail saves the federal government $1 billion in costs associated with follow-up, including additional mailings, census takers, phone calls, etc.
How Can You Help Get the Word Out About the Census?
- Ask us to speak at your HOA, organization, or business meetings
- Help distribute window stickers to Town businesses and retailers
- Help distribute pens and stickers to organizations and business
Remind friends and neighbors to fill out and return their forms
by April 1.
Holly Springs since the 2000 Census
Here's some of what's happened since 2000, when the town's population was 9,158:
- 2000 - Wendy’s opened
- 2002 - NC 55 Bypass (aka GB Alford Highway) opened
- 2003 - Holly Springs Crossing (Lowes grocery store & Bass Lake Draft House) opened; Town Hall opened
- 2004 - Bass Lake Park & Retreat Center opened
- 2005 - Sunset Lake Commons (Harris Teeter) opened
- 2006 - Novartis announcement; Fire Station 1 headquarters opened; Holly Springs Branch Library & Cultural Center opened
- 2007 - Shoppes at Holly Springs (Wal-Mart) opened; 2007 Money Magazine Best Places to Live #22
- 2008 - New Hill Place Shopping Center (Target) announced; Veteran’s Park was dedicated
2009 - Southpark Village and Main Street Square opened
The Department of Planning & Zoning estimates that the Town’s population on July 1, 2010 will be 23,210.
Holly Springs Growth Statistics
1. Town Size
Town Limits in 2000: 9.8 sq. miles
Town Limits today: 15.3 sq. miles
2. Population Changes:
Population 2000 Census: 9,192
Population (Town’s) estimate July 2009: 21,482
Population growth since 2000: 12,290 residents / 134% increase
3. Residential Building Growth
Number of residential lots (existing + approved): 10,910
Number of residential building permits issued since 2000: 4,733
Number of lots approved- not yet built: 3,769
4. Commercial Growth
Number of businesses in 2000: 40
Number of businesses today: 255
5. Public School Growth
Number of public schools in Town in 2000: 1 (Holly Springs Elementary)
Number of public schools in Town today: 5 + 1 (3 Elem, 1 Middle, 1 High + 1 Middle under construction)
Number of public schools opened since 2000: 4 + 1 under construction
More Information
For more on the 2010 census in Holly Springs, contact:
Department of Planning & Zoning
(919) 557-3908
HSPlanning@HollySpringsNC.us
Links
U.S. Census 2010
Wake County Census Information
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