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There was no official US census until 1790. Some territories and states conducted censuses for various reasons before that, but there was no standard census. Beginning in 1790 a decennial census was conducted in accordance with the US Constitution that mandates the census as a means of apportioning the House of Representatives - determining how many representatives each state is entitled to.
Up until 1850 the only data on the census was the name of the head of the household and the number of people of various ages, sex, and race who lived in the household. Beginning in 1850 the name of each person in the household was recorded along with their ages, place of birth, and occupation. The questions asked on the census have varied, with the most complete data collected from 1900 and after. The census of 1890 was mostly burned in a fire and only a small amount of it survived. By law the individual census information is not released for publication for 72 years to protect the privacy of individuals. The last census available for viewing is 1930.
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When was the last us census taken in Florida?
in 2000, the US census is done every 10 years
Next census released for family research will be?
The US Census Bureau commonly releases the census information after 72 years. Thus, the 1940 census will be available in 2012. This information may be found on the US Census Site. http://www.census.gov/
What is the population of San Antonio Texas in 2000?
The 1950 US Census recorded 408,442 residents.
When is the next US census survey?
2020
What is the date of the last us bureau of the census?
1998
Is the 2010 census a worldwide census?
There never has been a worldwide census. The census in the US that was conducted in 2010 was a census of people living in the US and its possessions.
When did census begin in the us?
The first US census was in 1790.
What is the definition of US Census Bureau?
US Census Bureau: is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census.
What were the main points discovered in the last US census?
The last US census carried out in 2010 was the 23rd US census to have been carried out. The census found that the population of the US was 308,745,538. This was the first census to record a population of more than 300 million.
What are the largest cities in West Virginia?
Charleston, WV Population: 53,421 (US Census 2000) Huntington, WV Population: 51,475 (US Census 2000) Parkersburg, WV Population: 33,099 (US Census 2000) Wheeling, WV Population: 31,419 (US Census 2000) Morgantown, WV Population: 26,809 (US Census 2000) Weirton, WV Population: 20,411 (US Census 2000) Fairmont, WV Population: 19,097 (US Census 2000) Beckley, WV Population: 17,254 (US Census 2000) Clarksburg, WV Population: 16,743 (US Census 2000) Martinsburg, WV Population: 14,972 (US Census 2000)
What was the population of the US at the 2000 census?
281,421,906 According to the 2000 US Census
When was the last us census taken in Florida?
in 2000, the US census is done every 10 years
What was the 1990 Alaska population?
The US Census recorded 64,356 residents.
The us census is taken every?
The US census is taken every 10 years
How many people have a bacherlors degree?
According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.According to the US Census Bureau, 27.2% of the US population have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What impact does the Decennial Census have on the US government?
Why does the goverment have a census?
When do you have census?
Every ten years in the US a census is taken.
