Cities and States
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Census History
100

In what state does the census begin? 

Alaska

100

True or False. Personal information in the Census is confidential.

True

100

True or False. The National Census Day shares its day with April Fools Day. 

True

100

The US Census happens once every how many years?

10

100

True or False? The Census has stayed the same since the first Census in 1790.

False

200

How many states participated in the first Census in 1790?

13

200

True or False. There is a question on the Census about citizenship. 

False

200

Yes or No. Can a person access their own Census information even though the Census is confidential? 

Yes

200

This state had 81% participation in the 2010 Census. Was it California, Texas, or Minnesota?

Minnesota

200

The Census Bureau bought the first one of these in 1951. It was a UNIVAC. What was it?

A Computer

300

What city has had the largest population since 1790?

New York City

300

If a baby is born on April 1, 2020 is he/she counted in Census 2020? Yes or No

Yes

300

What year was the US Constitution ratified? 

1789

300

Does the Census cost taxpayers hundreds of dollars, thousands of dollars, millions of dollars or billions of dollars?

Billions (12.9 Billion in 2010)

300

Beginning in 1880 everyone was categorized as S, M, D, or W. What do these stand for?

Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed

400

What state had the most people counted in the 2010 census?

California

400

The 1950 Census personal information will be released in what year?

2022

400

If you live in a college dorm, does the Census count you at home or at the dorm?

Dorm

400

Name four ways you can be counted in Census 2020

Online, mail, phone, in person

400

The Census requirement is listed in what United States historical document?

US Constitution

500

What state was the only state to have a lower population during the 2010 census? 

Michigan

500

In 1860 this group was counted for the first time.

Native Americans

500

Use this website to do a free search of Census information from 1790 to 1940.

500

Number of years the Census is keeps personal information private.

72

500

President in 1790. The year of the first Census.

George Washington