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Census 2010

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The Census: A Snapshot

What:
The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States.
Who:
All U.S. residents must be counted—both citizens and non citizens.
Why:
The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Source:2010 Census Fact Sheet (pdf)

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