About the Child Population

All Census Bureau demographic surveys collect information about children. Some surveys allow a detailed look at the living arrangements of children, while others collect data about child well-being, and child care arrangements.  See the information on which Surveys and Programs collect this data.

Census Bureau Resources

Contact

For assistance, please contact the Census Call Center at 1-800-923-8282 (toll free) or visit ask.census.gov for further information.

Page Last Revised - June 16, 2025