The Census: A Snapshot
- The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years.
- The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, both citizens and non-citizens.
- Every year, more than $300 billion in federal funds is awarded to states and communities based on census data.
- Census data guide local decision-makers in important community planning efforts, including where to build new roads, hospitals and schools.
- Census data affect your voice in Congress by determining how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives
- Businesses use census data to locate supermarkets, shopping centers, new housing and other facilities.
2010 Census: Basic Information on Georgia
2010 Census: Quick Facts on Dougherty County, GA
2010 Census: Quick Facts on the City of Albany, GA
Archived 2010 Census Page
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