United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau is an immensely crucial organization, which functions as the greatest source and reference of the primary data related to the economy and citizens of the country. Although the work conducted by the United States Census Bureau is done in an open fashion, due importance is given to the safety, confidentiality and privacy of the data gathered by them through research and surveys. The members of the United States Census Bureau work with the spirit to be recognized as a group, which believes in satisfying their customers and implementing innovation.

United States Census Bureau Facts

• The chief objective of the United States Census Bureau is to ensure the quality of the data collected by them and the services offered by them.

• The operations of the United States Census Bureau are guided by the Title 13 of the United States Code.
• The United States Census Bureau is also an important segment of the US Department of Commerce.

History of United States Census Bureau

The first census that was taken by the United States was in 1790. It is said the search for facts always formed a part of the American life and it existed since time immemorial. The United States Census Bureau was set up since a need was felt to know about the country's statistics so that a scheme for the nation's growth could be drawn. Gradually the functions of the United States Census Bureau expanded and presently the census is also taken to note the activities of the government as well as economy.

The head of the United States Census Bureau is a director, who basks in the pride of being appointed by the President.