Programs
and Surveys
The Census
Bureau collects and provides timely and relevant, quality data
about the people and economy of the United States. In a variety
of surveys and censuses, evolving from the first census in 1790,
the Census Bureau provides official information about America's
people, businesses, industries, and institutions. Find out more
about the Census Bureau's programs and surveys:
Programs
Ongoing Surveys
What the Census Bureau Does the
Other Nine Years