Census

Definition

The census is an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details about individuals, conducted every 10 years in the United States.

Related terms

Demographics: Statistical data relating to populations such as age, race, gender etc.

Apportionment: The process by which seats in a legislative body are distributed among administrative divisions entitled to representation.

Enumeration Clause: Article I Section 2 Clause 3 of US Constitution that mandates conducting census every ten years.