Annual Town Census, Street List and Misc Census Info

The 2024 Census Forms will be mailed to each household the last week of December and the first of January and residents are urged to review, update, sign and return them as soon as possible if they have not already done so. Even if there were no changes, we still need them to be returned. All occupants, including children, should be listed, although information obtained for residents under age 17 remains confidential.

Forms can be mailed to Town Clerk, 346 Bedford Street or put into the drop box outside the Town Office Building. An envelope has been included with the census for your convenience.

Any resident who did not receive a census form, or who might need another one, should call Town Clerk’s office 946-8800 or you may download a blank Census Form- see attachment below

Why fill out the Census?

Town census is important for many reasons. First and foremost, it establishes legal residence for voting privileges and town benefits. It is also the vehicle by which annual street lists are printed for distribution to police, fire and medical personnel. It is the census figures that are used to determine grants or to receive state and federal reimbursements and aide. School enrollments are also based on town census.

Please make sure you and your families are counted!

Completing this form DOES NOT register you as a voter, but failure to answer this annual listing shall result in a voter's name being REMOVED from the active voters list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls (MGL c51,s4).

The census envelope contains a warning (as directed by Mass. General Law) that "failure to respond to the census mailing for two (2) consecutive years will result in removal from the active voting list".  By answering the census you help your community to obtain state and federal funds and also provide valuable demographic information.

Annual Street List of Residents

The Annual Street List of Residents is published in late spring and is available in the Town Clerk’s office for a fee of $10.00.

Federal Census

The Federal Census comes to each and every city and town in the United States. The Federal Census takes place every 10 years where as the Town Census takes place every year. Local and state governments use statistical information that the Census Bureau provides to distribute money to cities and towns.

Federal Census website: www.census.gov

The last Federal Census was taken in 2010 and 2020,  the next Federal Census will take place in 2030. 

• At a glance results from the Federal 2020 census: Click here
• At a glance results from the 2020 Census Population compared with the 2010 Census, and 2019 Census estimates for the United States and Massachusetts Counties and Municipalities: Click here

OTHER SURVEYS

The American Community Survey helps local officials, community leaders and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities.  It is the premier source for detailed information about the American people and workforce. 

For more information Click here

Federal Census Bureau: American Community Survey- 2019 Census Reporter: Click here

Helpful Links

• Current US & World Population