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Learn More About the Census

About the Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census, as well as gathering other national demographic and economic data. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

• U.S. Census Bureau Website
• History of the Census
• Interesting Facts & Figures About the Census
• Census Bureau Funding & Oversight

Policy & Data

• Census Data & Demographics
• The Impact of Undercounting in the Current Population Survey (pdf) - Center for Economic and Policy Research - August 2006
• Why the Census Bureau Can and Must Start Collecting the Home Addresses of Incarcerated People - Prison Policy Initiatives - 2/10/06
• Incarcerated People and the Census - Brennan Center for Justice - 1/11/05