What terms are related to census?

Related terms include: Apportionment, Redistricting, Congressional District. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for census.

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Census

Definition

The count of every person living in the United States, taken every 10 years as required by the Constitution. Its results determine how House seats are divided among the states.

Related Terms

Apportionment

The process of dividing the 435 House seats among the 50 states based on population, conducted after each census.

Redistricting

The process of redrawing electoral district boundaries, typically after each decennial census.

Congressional District

A geographic area represented by a single member of the House of Representatives. Districts are redrawn every 10 years after the census.

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Common Questions

What does "Census" mean?: The count of every person living in the United States, taken every 10 years as required by the Constitution. Its results determine how House seats are divided among the states.
What terms are related to census?: Related terms include: Apportionment, Redistricting, Congressional District. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for census.