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1. Why does Beaumont conduct a municipal census?

By establishing complete and accurate population data, Beaumont City Council can make informed decisions about delivery of services, such as recreational facilities and emergency response needs. Additionally, school boards and businesses use the information as a valuable tool for planning purposes. Many federal and provincial grants are awarded on a per-capita basis, and having an up-to-date population figure maximizes our grant funding.

2. When does the municipal census take place?

Beaumont conducts a municipal census annually. Enumeration commences on May 1 of this year.

3. What types of questions will be asked?

Examples of various question might include:
- How many people reside in your household as of April 1?
- What is the sex and age of each resident in your household?
- How many years have you resided in Beaumont?
- Which area did you live in before moving to Beaumont?
- What is the work destination of each resident aged 16 and older?

4. What is done to ensure privacy of the information collected?

All responses are strictly confidential, and names are not connected to the information provided. Each census enumerator hired by Beaumont undergoes training and signs an oath of confidentiality before participating in the enumeration.

5. Where can the municipal census results be found?

Copies of the most recent Census Highlights are available at Beaumont's Administration Office. For current and historical census results, please visit the Census Profile page. 

Census Profile page.

6. How do I become a census enumerator?

Beaumont begins the enumerator hiring process in March of each year, and the enumerator training session takes place in early April. When hiring is underway, advertisements are placed in the local newspaper.

Census Worker Application (PDF).