United States Census Bureau (USCB; officially the Bureau of the Census, as defined in Title 13

U.S.C. 11) is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing
data about the American people and economy.
The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. Censusevery ten years, which
allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population.[1] In
addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts dozens of
other censuses and surveys, including the American Community Survey, the U.S. Economic
Census, and the Current Population Survey.[1] Furthermore, economic and foreign trade indicators
released by the federal government typically contain data produced by the Census Bureau. The
Bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $400 billion in federal funds every year
and help states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions.[2]
The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by
the President of the United States.
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1Legal mandate

2Data collection
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2.1Census regions and divisions

2.2Uses of census data

2.3Data stewardship

2.4Ongoing surveys

2.5Other surveys conducted

3Organizational structure

4Computer equipment

5Hand Held Computer (HHC)

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5.1Security precautions

5.2Success and failure

6See also

7References

8External links