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2020 Census Events & Milestones: Constitution Day

September 17, 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau commemorates Constitution Day with an interactive experience and historical exhibit at the National Constitution Center and a news conference in Philadelphia, PA.

Watch live on September 17, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. - noon EDT.

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U.S Census Bureau Celebrates Role in U.S. Constitution

September 17, 2019

The U.S. Census Bureau celebrated its role in the Constitution at events in Philadelphia to educate the public about the importance of the upcoming 2020 Census.

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Dr. Steven Dillingham, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

Former Director, U.S. Census Bureau (2019-2021)
Michael C. Cook, Sr., Chief, Public Information Office, U.S. Census Bureau

Senior Advisor, Office of the Deputy Director, U.S. Census Bureau
Fernando E. Armstrong, Philadelphia Regional Director, U.S. Census Bureau

Former Philadelphia Regional Director, U.S. Census Bureau

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U.S. Constitution: Article I, Section 2
2010 Census: The U.S. Census and the Amazing Apportionment Machine
Shape Your Future: The 2020 Census
2020 Census: What is the Census? (YouTube)
The Census in 23 Artifacts (YouTube)

2020 Census: What is the Census?

The Census in 23 Artifacts

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America Counts Story

Constitution Day and the Census

September 16, 2019

Sept. 17 is a reminder that the Founding Fathers suggested most of the original census questions and devised how the count determines political representation.

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Census 101: What You Need To Know

The 2020 Census is closer than you think! Here’s a quick refresher of what it is and why it’s essential that everyone is counted.
The 2020 Census at a Glance

Overview of the 2020 Census. Counting everyone once, only once, and in the right place.
How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond
Why We Ask

The 2020 Census is easy. The questions are simple.
The 2020 Census and Confidentiality

Your responses to the 2020 Census are safe, secure, and protected by federal law.
Why Your Company Should Become a 2020 Census Official Partner

The U.S. Census Bureau partners with corporations to get the word out to clients, customers, and employees.
Why Your Foundation Should Become a 2020 Census Official Partner

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Legislation

This section contains a sample of the legislation and executive orders affecting census activity throughout the history of the United States.
Through the Decades, 1790 Overview

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Census in the Constitution

The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.

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2020 Census

December 29, 2020

The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States. It is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.
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U.S. Census Bureau Commemorates Constitution Day

September 05, 2019

On Sept. 17, as part of a day-long event in Philadelphia, the U.S. Census Bureau will commemorate Constitution Day.
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: September 17, 2023

September 17, 2023

The American Community Survey estimates that in 2021 there were 310.7M citizens and 21.2M noncitizens in the U.S. About 281.1M citizens were born in the U.S.