U.S. Census Bureau

The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation’s leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

The Census Bureau operates under Title 13 and Title 26 of the U.S. Code.

OUR GOAL

Our goal is to provide the best mix of timeliness, relevancy, quality and cost for the data we collect and services we provide.

HOW OUR DATA ARE USED:

1. To determine the distribution of Congressional seats to states.

2. To make planning decisions about community services.

3. To distribute more than $675 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year.

4. To provide Age Search information.