Decennial Census mandated by Constitution

Lewiston residents, like all Americans, are part of the Decennial Census, a count mandated by the U.S. Constitution every 10 years. Article 1, Section 2, of the Constitution requires this enumeration to determine congressional representation and forms the basis for distributing over $675 billion in federal funds annually to states, counties, and communities.

The U.S. Census Bureau conducts this vital count. The data gathered informs decisions about community development and the allocation of federal funding to states and localities. Residents can learn more about why the census is conducted, how it is carried out, public invitation processes, and data protection measures.