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Census.gov | U.S. Census Bureau Homepage

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

The official website of the United States Census Bureau, providing access to a wide range of statistical data and information about the U.S. population, economy, and geography. It serves as a primary source for demographic and economic data, offering tools and resources for researchers, policymakers, businesses, and the general public.

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Government Statistics
Unique Visits

9M

300000 / day

Total Views

15M

500000 / day

Visit Duration, avg.

5.5 min

4.5 pages per visit

Bounce Rate

35%

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  • Citation Level

Founded in

1902

Supported Languages

English, etc

Website Key Features

Population Clock

A real-time estimate of the U.S. and world population.

Data Tools

Interactive tools and applications for accessing and analyzing census data.

American Community Survey

Detailed information on the social, economic, housing, and demographic characteristics of the U.S. population.

Economic Indicators

Latest economic indicators and trends from the Census Bureau.

Census Business Builder

A tool designed to help small businesses access and use census data for market research and planning.

TIGERweb

A web-based application for viewing and querying geographic data from the Census Bureau.

Library

Access to a wide range of publications, working papers, and other resources.

Newsroom

Press releases, facts for features, and other news-related content.

Data Visualization Gallery

A collection of visual representations of census data.

API Access

Programmatic access to census data for developers and researchers.

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Additional information

Mission

To serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.

Headquarters

Suitland, Maryland, United States.

Parent Organization

United States Department of Commerce.

Key People

Robert L. Santos, Director of the Census Bureau.

Website Traffic

Millions of visitors annually, making it one of the most visited government websites.

Legal Authority

Established by the U.S. Constitution and operates under Title 13 of the United States Code.

Decennial Census

Conducted every 10 years, it counts every resident in the United States.

Economic Census

Conducted every 5 years, it provides a detailed portrait of the American economy.

Privacy and Confidentiality

The Census Bureau is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all respondents.

HTTP headers

Security headers report is a very important part of user data protection. Learn more about http headers for census.gov