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The Census Bureau is a principal statistical agency and a leader in survey methodology. Our partnerships and research programs help us to stay current with the latest scientific advances in methodology.
Data
Access demographic, economic and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Explore census data with visualizations and view tutorials.
Decennial Census of Population and Housing
The U.S. census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.
Population
Our population statistics cover age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, migration, ancestry, language use, veterans, as well as population estimates and projections.