Population+&+Census

=Census & Population=

US Census Bureau[[image:Census_Bureau.png width="150" height="147" align="right"]]
The [|US Census Bureau] (http://www.census.gov/) aims "to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy" ([|Mission Statement]). They conduct several different surveys to determine the distribution of Congressional seats to states, make decisions about what community programs to provide, and to determine where to distribute federal funds to state, local, and tribal governments.

Among the demographic and economic surveys distributed, The Census Bureau also provides [|surveys]and statistics on several government agencies, like Bureau of Justice, Bureau of Labor, and Social Security Administration to name a few.

American Fact Finder
The [|American Fact Finder] is a quick resource for searching the statistics from the Census Bureau. Population, housing, business and Government are all categories that can be searched.

Population and Housing Census
The [|Population and Housing Census] is the authoritative resource on the Census of the United States. It is conducted every 10 years, and surveys communities to determine an accurate count of residents of the US to determine the allocation of funds for hospitals, schools, community centers, roads, bridges, and emergency services. The most recent data on the website contains information from the 2000 Census, and the Census Bureau is currently collecting information for [|Census 2010].

Many genealogists and researchers use past censuses to determine locations and occupations of family members. In 2012, the [|1940 Census] will be released for public use.



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The [|Economic Census] is conducted to get a profile of American businesses, ranging from the national to local level. This census is conducted every 5 years, and the 2007 Economic Census will be published between 2009 and 2010 (currently the 2002 stats are available on the website).

Stats are searchable by geographic area, industry, and subject. There is also a feature comparing the 1997 and 2002 Economic Censuses.

The Census Bureau also provides an[| Economic Indicator] resource that allows researchers to view economic statistics in PDF or spreadsheet format.

The American Community Survey
The [|American Community Survey] is on-going and conducted annually for a sample set of the population. The purpose of the Survey is to show what the population looks like and how it lives, as well as help communities determine where to allocate services and resources.

The 2008 American Community Survey is available online, as well as a three year comparison from 2006 to 2008.