1910 United States census

The 1910 United States Census

The 1910 United States census was a big count of everyone living in the United States. It happened on April 15, 1910. People worked hard to count all the families and individuals. The count showed that 92,228,496 people lived in the country. This was 21 percent more than the count in 1900.

What Was Counted?

The census asked many questions. It wanted to know names, ages, where people were from, and what jobs they had. It also asked about families, schools, and homes. This information helped leaders make good plans for the country.

Interesting Facts

One fun change was how the papers were laid out. Instead of standing up, the papers were laid flat on their side. This made it easier to fill out and read.

Texas was the fifth most populated state, but it did not have any cities in the top 50 biggest cities. This was surprising because the state was large and growing.

Big Cities in 1910

The census also counted people in big cities. The largest city was New York with over 4 million people. Other big cities were Chicago, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Many smaller cities grew too, showing how the country was changing.

The 1910 census gives us a nice picture of life more than a hundred years ago. It shows where people lived, what they did, and how they grew. Historians and family researchers love looking at these records to learn about the past.