Census Data

A search of relevant videos about the 2020 Decennial Census broadcast on C-SPAN.

The 2020 Census counted every person living in the United States and the five U.S. territories. It marked the 24th census in U.S. history and the first time that households were invited to respond to the census online. ...

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In 2020, the Census will be conducted primarily online for the first time. Like past e-government efforts, this will likely impact libraries and libraries' technology resources as staff work to assist people in participating in the Census. ...

The Census, conducted once every ten years, is the constitutionally-required count of every resident in the United States. This count is critical for communities and a multitude of federally-funded programs, including those in higher education. It determines the allocation of over $800 billion for essential programs, such as financial aid (including Pell Grants); improvements to campus buildings, labs, and classrooms; food assistance; the Library Services and Technology Act; Medicare; and numerous social and health programs. Census data determines representation in Congress and the Electoral College, as well as in state and local government. ...

The Census, conducted once every 10 years, is the constitutionally-required count of every person living in the United States. It’s a huge and complex endeavor, one with an enormous impact on all our communities. The 2020 Census will be the first to urge most households to respond online, but people will also have the option of of responding by phone or paper questionnaire. ...