Census forms are arriving in South Arkansas mailboxes.

Take the time to be counted. It’s important.

The forms ask the number of people living in your household; their names, ages and dates of birth and whether you own your home or rent it.

That’s easy information to provide and depending on the number of people at your house, the form can probably be completed in 5 to 10 minutes. The form comes with a postage paid and addressed envelope. All you have to do is fill it out and stick it back in the mail.

If you’re inclined to ignore the census form...