What’s the US Census?

The US Census is a count of the population taken every 10 years since 1790, used for allocating congressional seats and federal funding. Administered by the Census Bureau, it includes basic demographic questions and a more detailed long form. It covers legal residents, illegal immigrants, and those with unusual housing arrangements. Confidentiality measures are in […]

What’s a census area?

A census-designated place (CDP) is a community recognized by the US Census without legal status or government services. CDPs lack incorporation and rely on regional services. They have no population threshold and are determined by census officials. Demographic data can be obtained from the US Census. A census-designated place (CDP) is a categorization used by […]

How’s census data collected?

A census is a collection of information about a group of people, usually taken every ten years to obtain relevant data for the population as a whole. Census information is collected by trained personnel and is confidential. Population growth can vary widely due to social and economic factors. A census is a collection of information […]

What’s a Census?

The Christmas story in Luke 2:1 describes a census ordered by Caesar Augustus. A census is an official count of a population, and the first US census was conducted in 1790. The US census is conducted every ten years and provides important information for government spending and determining congressional seats. Census records are released after […]

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