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{{short description|Principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System}} | |||
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[[File:United States Census Bureau Wordmark.svg|thumb|right|The wordmark of the United States Census Bureau]] | |||
[[File:Census Bureau headquarters, Suitland, Maryland, 2007.jpg|thumb|right|The Census Bureau headquarters in Suitland, Maryland]] | |||
The '''United States Census Bureau''' is the principal agency of the [[U.S. Federal Statistical System]], responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the [[United States Department of Commerce]]. | |||
The Census Bureau was established in 1902, although the [[United States Census]] | ==History== | ||
The United States Census Bureau was established in 1902, although the first [[United States Census|census]] was conducted in 1790. The Bureau was created to provide a permanent organization to conduct the decennial census and to collect other demographic and economic data. | |||
== Functions == | ==Functions== | ||
The primary function of the Census Bureau is to conduct the [[United States Census]] every ten years, which allocates the seats of the [[United States House of Representatives]] to the states based on their population. The Bureau also conducts numerous other surveys, including the [[American Community Survey]], the [[Economic Census]], and the [[Current Population Survey]]. | |||
The Census Bureau | ==Organization== | ||
The Census Bureau is headquartered in [[Suitland, Maryland]], and operates regional offices across the country. The Bureau is organized into several divisions, each responsible for different aspects of data collection and analysis. | |||
[[File:Census Regions and Division of the United States.svg|thumb|right|Census regions and divisions of the United States]] | |||
The Census Bureau | ==Technology== | ||
The Census Bureau has been at the forefront of adopting new technologies for data collection and analysis. In the 1950s, the Bureau was one of the first organizations to use a [[UNIVAC I]] computer for data processing. | |||
[[File:Univac I at Census Bureau with two operators.jpg|thumb|right|UNIVAC I at the Census Bureau]] | |||
The | ==Data Access== | ||
The Census Bureau provides access to its data through various platforms, including the data.census.gov website, which allows users to explore and download data. | |||
[[File:Video explaining how to use data.census.gov.ogg|thumb|right|Video explaining how to use data.census.gov]] | |||
The Census Bureau | ==Regional Offices== | ||
The Census Bureau maintains regional offices to facilitate data collection and outreach. These offices are strategically located to cover different parts of the country. | |||
[[File:New Regional Offices.png|thumb|right|Map of new regional offices]] | |||
* [[United States | ==Related pages== | ||
* [[United States Department of Commerce]] | |||
* [[American Community Survey]] | * [[American Community Survey]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Economic Census]] | ||
== | ==References== | ||
* | * "About the Census Bureau." United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 2023. | ||
* "History." United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 2023. | |||
[[Category:United States Census Bureau]] | [[Category:United States Census Bureau]] | ||
[[Category:United States Department of Commerce]] | [[Category:United States Department of Commerce]] | ||
[[Category:Demographics of the United States]] | [[Category:Demographics of the United States]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:35, 10 February 2025
Principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System
The United States Census Bureau is the principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the United States Department of Commerce.
History[edit]
The United States Census Bureau was established in 1902, although the first census was conducted in 1790. The Bureau was created to provide a permanent organization to conduct the decennial census and to collect other demographic and economic data.
Functions[edit]
The primary function of the Census Bureau is to conduct the United States Census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the United States House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The Bureau also conducts numerous other surveys, including the American Community Survey, the Economic Census, and the Current Population Survey.
Organization[edit]
The Census Bureau is headquartered in Suitland, Maryland, and operates regional offices across the country. The Bureau is organized into several divisions, each responsible for different aspects of data collection and analysis.
Technology[edit]
The Census Bureau has been at the forefront of adopting new technologies for data collection and analysis. In the 1950s, the Bureau was one of the first organizations to use a UNIVAC I computer for data processing.
Data Access[edit]
The Census Bureau provides access to its data through various platforms, including the data.census.gov website, which allows users to explore and download data.
File:Video explaining how to use data.census.gov.ogv
Regional Offices[edit]
The Census Bureau maintains regional offices to facilitate data collection and outreach. These offices are strategically located to cover different parts of the country.
Related pages[edit]
References[edit]
- "About the Census Bureau." United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 2023.
- "History." United States Census Bureau. Accessed October 2023.
