2010 United States census

The 2010 United States Census

The 2010 United States Census was a big count of everyone living in the United States. It happened on April 1, 2010. This count happened every 10 years, as told by the United States Constitution. The last count before this was in 2000.

People filled out forms by mail. Many people mailed back their forms. Workers also went to some places to visit people who did not send in their forms. Over 600,000 temporary workers helped with this job.

The census found that 308,745,538 people lived in the United States. This was about 9.7% more than the count from the 2000 United States census. Every state had more than 500,000 people. The 100 biggest cities each had more than 200,000 people.

For the first time since 1930, California did not have the most new people moving in. Texas had even more growth. Texas had about 4.3 million more people than California’s 3.4 million increase. This showed how the country was changing and growing in new places.

The census helped decide how many seats each state would have in the United States House of Representatives and the Electoral College for elections. It also helped states plan for things like schools and hospitals.

Many famous people helped tell people about the census. This included Demi Lovato, Eva Longoria, Wilmer Valderrama, Rosario Dawson, and rapper Ludacris. They talked to younger people and groups that usually don’t join in as much.

The census was a big job, but it helped everyone know where people lived and what they needed. It was an important part of making sure the United States grew in a good way.