United States Census, 2010

United States Census, 2010 was the twenty-third decennial U.S. Census. Conducted by the United States Census Bureau, it officially began on April 1, 2010. The primary purpose of the census is to collect data about the people and economy of the United States, which is used to apportion House of Representatives seats among the states.

Background[edit | edit source]

The United States Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. The 2010 Census aimed to include all individuals living in the United States on April 1, 2010. This included both citizens and non-citizens, regardless of their legal status.

Methodology[edit | edit source]

The 2010 Census used a short form asking ten basic questions: name, sex, age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether the respondent owned or rented their home. The Census Bureau mailed out census forms to all residential addresses in the United States in March 2010. Households that did not respond by mail were visited by census workers, known as enumerators.

Results[edit | edit source]

The 2010 Census reported that the population of the United States on April 1, 2010, was 308,745,538, a 9.7% increase from the 2000 Census. The most populous state was California, and the least populous was Wyoming. The fastest-growing state was Nevada, while the fastest-shrinking state was Michigan.

Controversies[edit | edit source]

The 2010 Census faced several controversies, including concerns about privacy and the accuracy of the count. Some critics argued that the census undercounted certain populations, such as immigrants and people of color.

Impact[edit | edit source]

The results of the 2010 Census had significant implications for the distribution of federal funds and the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives. The data collected also provided a wealth of information about the demographic, social, and economic characteristics of the U.S. population.

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