Cities and States
In what state does the census begin?
Alaska
True or False. Personal information in the Census is confidential.
True
True or False. The National Census Day shares its day with April Fools Day.
True
The US Census happens once every how many years?
10
True or False? The Census has stayed the same since the first Census in 1790.
False
How many states participated in the first Census in 1790?
13
True or False. There is a question on the Census about citizenship.
False
Yes or No. Can a person access their own Census information even though the Census is confidential?
Yes
This state had 81% participation in the 2010 Census. Was it California, Texas, or Minnesota?
Minnesota
The Census Bureau bought the first one of these in 1951. It was a UNIVAC. What was it?
A Computer
What city has had the largest population since 1790?
New York City
If a baby is born on April 1, 2020 is he/she counted in Census 2020? Yes or No
Yes
What year was the US Constitution ratified?
1789
Does the Census cost taxpayers hundreds of dollars, thousands of dollars, millions of dollars or billions of dollars?
Billions (12.9 Billion in 2010)
Beginning in 1880 everyone was categorized as S, M, D, or W. What do these stand for?
Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed
What state had the most people counted in the 2010 census?
California
The 1950 Census personal information will be released in what year?
2022
If you live in a college dorm, does the Census count you at home or at the dorm?
Dorm
Name four ways you can be counted in Census 2020
Online, mail, phone, in person
The Census requirement is listed in what United States historical document?
US Constitution
What state was the only state to have a lower population during the 2010 census?
Michigan
In 1860 this group was counted for the first time.
Native Americans
Number of years the Census is keeps personal information private.
72
President in 1790. The year of the first Census.
George Washington