U.S. Census Bureau

U.S. Census Bureau Helping you make informed decisions. The Census Bureau is the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. About the Census Bureau Explore Census data with visualizations and tutorials. Get data Learn about our surveys & programs. Surveys & Programs Find tools for researchers. Research Find training and workshop materials. Training Learn about business and industry. Business & Industry Explore our global statistics. International Learn about emergency preparedness. Emergency Preparedness What We Do The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy. We honor privacy, protect confidentiality, share our data broadly, and conduct our work openly. Learn More Director's Corner See the latest updates from the Director of the Census Bureau. More from the Director News Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Census Bureau. Releases and Statements Blogs Read the Director's Blog and other Census Bureau blogs. Blogs Events Find information on upcoming Census Bureau events. Calendar of Events Resources for Media Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries. Media Contacts Decennial Census The U.S. Constitution mandates that a census of the population be conducted every 10 years. The Census Bureau uses the data collected to distribute congressional seats to states, make informed decisions about allocating funding for community services and infrastructure, and provide insights into population trends and demographic shifts. Learn More About the 2020 Census American Community Survey Data from the ACS helps determine how more than $675 billion in federal and state funds are distributed each year. Learn More About the American Community Survey Economic Census The Economic Census measures the nation's economy every 5 years, providing vital statistics for local communities. Learn More About the Economic Census