2000 United States Census
The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 was a count of the population of the United States. It was done by the Census Bureau. It found that the population of the United States on April 1, 2000 was 281,421,906. This was an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 people counted during the 1990 Census. This was the twenty-second federal census. It was the largest single administrative effort in the history of the United States that was not done during wartime.
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| Date taken | April 1, 2000 |
| Total U.S. population | 281,421,906 |
| Percent change | Increase 13.2% |
| Most populous state | California 33,871,648 |
| Least populous state | Wyoming 493,782 |
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About 16 percent of households received a "long form" of the 2000 census. It had over 100 questions.
2000 United States Census Media
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Map of United States population in 2000 US Census, showing the population of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the 10 biggest cities.
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A map showing the population change of each US State by percentage.
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United States Congressional Apportionment 2002-2012
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Census 2000 Long Form Questionnaire showing the Person 2 section including questions 2 and 3 which allow data to be compiled regarding same-sex partners
Other websites
| 40x40px | Wikimedia Commons has media related to 2000 United States Census. |
- Census 2000 gateway
- Population Profile of the United States: 2000
- Population Profile Introductory slide show, in MS Powerpoint format
- State and County QuickFacts Archived 2004-04-01 at the Wayback Machine, the most requested information
- American FactFinderArchived 2008-05-21 at the Wayback Machine, for population, housing, economic, and geographic data
- How the Census Works via Howstuffworks.com
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