Local Census Figures Vary

McKean County’s participation rate for returning Census forms is 76 percent. That’s better than the statewide rate of 72 percent.

The City of Bradford’s return rate is 71 percent. Bradford Township is 85 percent. Foster Township is 81 percent. Lewis Run is at 71 percent.

Other townships in the county range from 44 percent to 87 percent. Other boroughs range from 65 percent to 81 percent.

Cattaraugus County has a participation rate of 66 percent. Chautauqua County is 70 percent. In other neighboring counties, Warren County’s rate is 63 percent. Elk County’s is 81 percent.

Residents who have not received a Census form by mail may call 1-866-872-6868.

The Census calculates population, which is a determining factor in receiving federal grant money, and on representation in Congress.

Some McKean County townships and their Census participation rates:

Norwich 44
Corydon 58
Lafayette 76
Liberty 76
Otto 76
Eldred Twp. 79
Wetmore 87

Some McKean County boroughs and their Census participation rates:

Kane 81
Port Allegany 78
Smethport 73
Mount Jewett 69
Eldred 65

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