Naperville Preps For Special Census

NAPERVILLE, IL — Starting February 23, residents in select parts of Naperville may get a knock on their door from a census taker. The special census, which will last up to six weeks, is intended to officially certify the city's recent population growth.

According to Naperville officials, only residents in certain neighborhoods will be part of the census. Officials have stressed the urgency of these residents taking part in the census and of residents in other parts of the city doing what they can to spread the word.

If the U.S. Census Bureau is able to certify what officials call "significant growth," Naperville will be eligible to receive more state-shared revenue. In a news release, Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico said, "We are not counting every household, but every resident is encouraged to get involved because all of Naperville will benefit from the extra revenue this special census could bring to our city."

The census interviews will take place between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Naperville officials say the partial census will take just one or two minutes. Census takers are required to wear a badge that confirms their identity.

Check the city's official website to see if your home will be included in the Naperville Special Census.

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