United States census
The United States Census is a census done in the United States every ten years. It is required by the United States Constitution which calls for a decennial census done in years ending in "0" since 1790.[1] It is actually two census counts taken concurrently (at the same time).[2] The first is the census of the population, taken from 1790 to the present.[2] The second is the census of housing, which counts the number of residential housing units, and was taken from 1940 to the present.[2] Among other uses, the count is used to determine how many places in the House of Representatives each state has. It also determines how much government money is spent in different locations.
The United States Census Bureau is responsible for the United States Census. The first census after the American Revolution was in 1790. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson was responsible for this first census.
United States Census Media
A woman with a Hollerith pantograph punch. The keyboard is for the 1940 U.S. census population card.
This 1940 census publicity photo shows a census worker in Fairbanks, Alaska. The dog musher remains out of earshot to maintain confidentiality.
Census outreach flyers hang at Sure We Can - redemption center in Bushwick, Brooklyn - 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom encouraging people to complete the 2020 United States census.
Taking the Census by Francis William Edmonds (1854) is the earliest known depiction of the census-taking process.
Census regional marketing logo in Minnesota.
US Census Bureau Population Regions
References
- ↑ "Decennial Census". US Department of Commerce. Retrieved 18 March 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Decennial Census (Population & Housing)". Columbia University Libraries. Archived from the original on 24 December 2015. Retrieved 18 March 2016.