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R49421 Connecting Constituents to Information About Census Bureau Surveys: Frequently Asked Questions 2026-09-30T04:00:00Z 2026-10-02T16:12:48Z Active Reports Taylor R. Knoedl   The U.S. Census Bureau produces statistics on demographic and economic characteristics across the United States based on more than 130 different surveys, including the agency's largest products: the decennial census and the American Community Survey (ACS). Data from the decennial census are used for apportioning seats in the House of Representatives as well as for redistricting in the states. Other uses for census data include informing various policy decisions, guiding federal funding, offering the public insights on population trends, and helping the private sector make informed business decisions. To produce the statistics used in its data products, the Census Bureau surveys and samples the population of the United States and its territories. For these reasons, constituents across states and congressional districts may have questions regarding the Census Bureau and the surveys it conducts. This FAQ is intended to provide information on these potential questions to support district and state staff and other staff that interact with constituents in fielding questions on these topics. This report addresses several Census Bureau-related topics that may be of particular interest to constituents, including, but not limited to, how constituents may be contacted by the Census Bureau, how collected data are used, how data are kept private, and how Census data and other products can be accessed. https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/R/PDF/R49421/R49421.2.pdf https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/R/HTML/R49421.html

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