Mr Gilbert said residents could describe themselves as Cornish on sections of the form including country of birth, ethnic group and national identity.

BBC: Census forms

Emotions and frustrations are running high, and as we grapple to make sense of the tragedy, it is critical for all Americans to refrain from scapegoating any group of people or targeting innocent Americans based on their racial, religious and ethnic identity.

CNN: Don't scapegoat a faith for bombings