Portrait of America
The Portrait of America video series showcased the importance of everyone's participation in the 2010 Census. In this video, community leaders describe in their own words the importance of participating in the census and being a part of the new...
2010 Census Progress: Data Capture and Processing
Once the 2010 Census forms were returned they were sent to our national data capture centers. The data collected from the forms help to determine the number of representatives allotted to each state. Watch our video to learn more!...
The U.S. Census and the Amazing Apportionment Machine
Apportionment is the process of dividing the seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states based on the population figures collected during the decennial census. The number of seats in the House has grown with the country. Congress...
The Numbers Count
The 2010 Census was a huge success from which we will determine the total U.S. population and the number of representatives for each state. These numbers also help determine the amount of federal funding that your state will receive for...
First 2010 Census Results News Conference Highlights
This video includes highlights of the U.S. Census Bureau's New Portrait of America Press Conference held on December 21, 2010 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. During the press event, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke, Acting Commerce Deputy...