Download PRB Reports on America: "First Results From the 2010 Census" (PDF: 1.26MB)
PRB has just published PRB Reports on America: "First Results From the 2010 Census," summarizing key findings from the first wave of data from the 2010 U.S. Census. The report discusses trends in U.S. population growth, the changing racial/ethnic characteristics of the population, and patterns of state and local population growth and decline. Read the full report and the list of "10 Key Findings About How the U.S. Population Has Changed." This report was written by Mark Mather, associate vice president, Domestic Programs, at PRB; Kelvin Pollard, senior demographer; and Linda A. Jacobsen, vice president, Domestic Programs.
What Is the Census?
A census is a "snapshot" of the entire population at a single point in time. The U.S. Census determines how many people reside within the country's borders, who they are, and where they live. Every 10 years since 1790, data from the decennial census have been used to apportion seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, as mandated by the U.S. constitution.
CENSUS: PAST AND FUTURE
AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY
The American Community Survey represents the most substantial change in the decennial census in more than 60 years. The ACS will replace the decennial census long form in 2010, and collect information throughout the decade rather than only once every 10 years.
2010 TIMETABLE
2010 QUESTIONNAIRE
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